A 30-day test across three dealer websites increased VDP visits from 2,400 to 2,640 without adding inventory or buying more traffic. The …
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9 Dealership Manager Compensation Changes That Save $50,000 in Turnover Costs in 2026
by Jay Jensenby Jay JensenA manager’s resignation costs more than a vacant office. Lost gross, recruiting, training and team disruption turn one departure into a $50,000 …
- TechnologyVendor Selection
8 AI Vendor Contract Questions That Save Dealerships $20,000 a Year in 2026
A $2,000 monthly AI tool often carries usage charges, integration fees, training rights and renewal terms outside the sales proposal. Ask these …
- Business TrendsVendor Selection
The 6 DMS Contract Traps That Cost Dealers $18,000 at Renewal: Redline Template Inside
by James Burkeby James BurkeA five-year DMS agreement might hide another year of service, double-digit extraction charges, uncapped price increases and separate terms for every add-on. …
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Three website configurations missed between 30% and 45% of controlled mobile call tests. Here is the audit your dealership should run before …
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8 Inventory Transfer Rules That Save Dealer Groups $600 per Unit in 2026
by David Scottby David ScottA transfer only creates value when the receiving store sells the vehicle faster and at a higher net return. Moving an aged …
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The 30-Day Breach Nightmare: How a 4,200-Record Leak Took 62 Days to Clean Up
by Dan Kommethby Dan KommethAn account assigned to a former salesperson remained active for six months. Someone used the credentials to enter the dealership’s systems without …
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Forty-two of 50 dealer websites had at least two mobile errors. The most common problem appeared on 38 sites. The most damaging …
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AI already handles appointment confirmations, call summaries, descriptions, price recommendations and follow-up drafts. The bigger change by 2027 will be fewer employees …
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The $100K Mistake: How One Dealer Group Lost $100K a Month Holding Aged Units Past 90 Days
A four-store group carried 38 used vehicles beyond 90 days. The result was $38,000 in clustered curtailments, $22,000 in accumulated interest and …