Two technology platforms buy-here, pay-here operators might already use now can communicate with each other. The Skywerks dealer management system is now integrated with the Selly Automotive customer relationship management platform, allowing the two systems to share information with a new bi-directional integration. The companies explained the integration between Selly Automotive and Skywerks allows the […] [Read More]

The auto loan component of the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices dropped below 1 percent in April for the first time since last September. According to data through April and released on Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian, auto loan defaults recorded a rate of 0.97 percent, down 5 basis points from March. […] [Read More]

With the millions of recalls in the pipeline nowadays, compliance expert Randy Henrick contends dealerships find themselves in “a difficult situation,” especially in light of how the Federal Trade Commission settled with General Motors and two large dealership groups about how certified pre-owned vehicles are marketed. Back in January, the FTC indicated GM as well […] [Read More]

A majority of respondents to a recent Kelley Blue Book survey said they would be more likely to purchase a particular vehicle brand from a company involved in a social awareness campaign — but a similar majority said they are unaware of any such campaigns. Many automotive companies have campaigns that seek to inspire social […] [Read More]

When I think about advertising trends that automotive dealerships should adopt, my thoughts immediately jump to social media. Let’s be honest: Social media is a hard sell. It’s nearly impossible to track its ROI. It’s tough to manage well and can take up an enormous amount of time. But with people spending more hours online […] [Read More]

The dealership phone is ringing. It’s a potential buyer interested in a vehicle listed on your store’s website. GWC Warranty offered three recommendations so dealers can capitalize on these Internet leads that find their way to the store phone lines. GWC Warranty also touched on three pitfalls that can turn that ringing phone into a […] [Read More]

A statement from RouteOne released Monday afternoon indicates that chief executive officer Mike Jurecki is leaving the company to take the same position at FordDirect. Jurecki, who headed the creation of the RouteOne joint venture that launched in 2002, had been CEO from the beginning. FordDirect confirmed the news to Auto Remarketing in a statement […] [Read More]

During my college days in the early 2000s, you could say the words “Dave Matthews Band” and immediately catch the attention (or ire) of most people within earshot. That’s why a press release from a New Jersey Kia dealership piqued my interest on Monday. As part of the store’s “10 Months of Giveaways” to celebrate its […] [Read More]

Of the more than 35,000 vehicles serviced each day by Valvoline Instant Oil Change, nearly 1 in 4 has an open manufacturer recall, according to an analysis by Carfax. Thanks to a partnership between the two companies, Valvoline will now check vehicles serviced at any of its locations for open recalls using myCarfax.com to send […] [Read More]

AutoLoop LLC, a provider of auto industry marketing and customer relationship management solutions, has partnered with Recall Masters Inc. to help streamline the recall lookup process and help bridge the recall-service gap. Recall Masters, which provides automotive recall news, data, training and communication, will be integrated into AutoLoop’s Fixed Ops Suite, resulting in what the […] [Read More]