The Dealer 5 | January 12, 2015

Dealer news and information from WardsAuto and around the web.

Steve Finlay, Contributing Editor

January 12, 2015

3 Min Read
The Dealer 5 | January 12, 2015



Welcome to The  WardsAuto Dealer 5 - we've put together important items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet.

So let's go:

 

1.

WardsAuto IdeaXchange contributor Becky Chernek tells how to go for the gold in the dealership finance and insurance office. A nice touch and hard work help.

2.

 Some car consumers stay loyal to a brand while others say, "Once is enough." A new study looks at which makes and models keep 'em coming back.

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3.

 A dealership group decided not to expand regionally or nationally. But it stuck with an ambitious growth plan. It just executed it locally.

4.

 If you like the cowcatcher look, you're likely fine with the Lexus "spindle" grille. But people who call it "ugly" and "hideous" should get used to it. It's not going anywhere quick, says a designer.   

5.

Inspired by his late mom, Rob Elder wants to make his dealerships attractive workplaces for female mechanics.

To see all the day's dealer news and information, go to WardsAuto.com/Dealers.  

 

About the Author

Steve Finlay

Contributing Editor

Steve Finlay is a former longtime editor for WardsAuto. He writes about a range of topics including automotive dealers and issues that impact their business.

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