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PassTime Partners with CAR Financial, ADP
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
LITTLETON, Colo. — PassTime recently announced a partnership with CAR Financial to connect both companies to a larger network of dealers. Additionally, PassTime said it has teamed up with Automatic Data Processing to provide disclosure forms through ADP's F&I eForms Library. ... [Read More]
Subprime Execs Emphasize the Importance of Recon in Driving Wholesale Prices
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
SAN DIEGO — Subprime retail sales will continue to increase in the coming years, and the inevitable result — a rise in repossessions — will fuel growth in the subprime wholesale market, agreed a panel of subprime lenders at the National Remarketing Conference ... [Read More]
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)
Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance
Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos
Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI
The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner
In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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Case Management Made Easy: Harnessing the Power of Technology
Lenders are grappling with record-high automotive loan delinquencies, all while navigating budget constraints, staffing shortages and more. To overcome these...
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AppOne Releases Aftermarket Feature, More
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
BATON ROUGE, La. — AppOne recently announced the release of Menu One, a new feature that displays enhanced financing options or aftermarket products through the company's Web-based portal. The company also said it has teamed with First Advantage Credco to provide ... [Read More]
Ford Credit Canada Announces First Public Securitization
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford Credit Canada Limited announced that Ford Floorplan Auto Securitization Trust, a newly established securitization trust sponsored by Ford Credit Canada, has completed its initial public offering of asset-backed notes in Canada. The offering generated proceeds of approximately ... [Read More]
AFSA Prepares for Vehicle Finance Conference
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the months leading up to the American Financial Services Association's 11th annual Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo, the group has been busy honoring an auto finance veteran, naming new executives, installing a new chairman and more. The ... [Read More]
Linnehan’s USA Computer Systems Debuts Accounting-Based DMS Product
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
TRENTON, Maine — What better dealer management system for a buy-here, pay-here dealership than one created by those that specialize in the BHPH industry? At least, that was part of the Linnehan family's strategy when they introduced The ANSWER, an accounting-based ... [Read More]
PIN Reports 72-Month Loans Gaining Ground
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The domestic automakers financing incentives earlier this year, which included zero-percent APR on 72-month loans even for subprime customers, are one factor contributing to the new popularity of 72-month loan terms in the new-vehicle financing business, according ... [Read More]
Fed: Average 3Q Interest Rate through Auto Finance Companies Dips
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Interest rates for new-car loans through auto finance companies dipped in the third quarter, coming in at an average of 3.24 percent, according to the Federal Reserve Board. More specifically, the measurement hit its lowest point of the ... [Read More]
NABD to Share New BHPH Benchmarks at Upcoming Collection Conference
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
HOUSTON — The National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers is preparing for its two-day collection academy in Atlanta, Jan. 10-11 at the Manheim DRIVE Center. One of the highlights of this year's event will be some newly introduced benchmarks from ... [Read More]
Wells Fargo Auto Finance Names 3Q Stagecoach Winners
Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Nick Zulovich
CHESTER, Pa. — Wells Fargo Auto Finance recently announced the winners of its Stagecoach Awards for the third quarter. The recipients of this award were recognized as Wells Fargo Auto Finance's best dealers and selected from nearly 21,000. This is ... [Read More]
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