Blogs

On the Point

Jim Ziegler brings you the fearless commentary, actionable insights, and accurate forecasts you need to compete as a dealership owner, GM, or manager.

The Barbershop Mirror

A properly run special finance department helps dealers sell more cars and help customers repair their credit, but still-common bad practices could derail subprime lending if dealers don’t act to...

Pondering the concept of infinity, the Alpha Dawg finds a never-ending cycle of outside agitations and self-inflicted wounds that continue to cast dealers in a bad light.

We’re Not Dead Yet

Much like Mark Twain, U.S. dealers have been written off too soon and now must set the record straight.

‘Da Man’ returns to put any rumors of the American dealership’s demise to rest and weigh in on weak lead providers, strong Ford executives and a resilient dealer body.

Total Recall

When dealers get caught up in powerbooking schemes, the person who submitted the deal to the bank tends to take the fall. Finance directors should verify the details of each application and refuse...

Bad parts, past mismanagement and news from Opel has the Alpha Dawg feeling sympathetic toward GM’s current leadership, while a wave of powerbooking charges leaves him wondering when dealers and finance directors will wise up.

Staying Power

Executives from the NADA, including Executive Vice President from General Counsel Andrew Koblenz (center), released guidance designed to helpdealers document variations in rate markup. The CFPB...

Erosion can affect every aspect of your dealership, from staff and processes to the very foundations of your business. The Alpha Dawg wants you to keep fighting.

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