Why independent dealers need to prepare for a slower 2024
Not very many vendors have been discussing the shift in customer profile & sentiment that’s been seen at many dealerships across the country. It’s better to claim ignorance than to take the blinders off and focus on the facts, which are quite daunting. However, reality is beginning to set fourth in for many family […]
Why the CARS Rule Stalled – And Why Dealerships Should Be Worried in 2025
Why the CARS Rule Stalled – And Why Dealerships Should Be Worried in 2025 Car dealerships are in for a turbulent 2025. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) Rule was designed to crack down on shady dealership tactics like bait-and-switch pricing and hidden fees. It was supposed to bring much-needed transparency […]
The U.S. Dealership Market: Tax Season Challenges in 2024
Tax season comes around yearly, bringing familiar trends and fresh obstacles for car dealerships nationwide. This year echos last year’s patterns, with some dealers seeing surges in new vehicle sales due to attractive rebates, while others confront issues like low stock, static interest rates, and struggles getting buyers approved. Tax Season’s Impact on Dealerships Many […]
Automotive Digital Marketing – 10 Secrets in 10 Minutes!
People looking for new car deals in newspapers are a story from the past! It was some 15 or 20 years ago that unattractive ads were placed in papers to buy or sell a car. Today the world of buying and selling, be it a car or any other thing, has moved into a digital […]