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Understanding the Recent Tightening in Auto Credit Access

Understanding the Recent Tightening in Auto Credit Access

In April, auto credit access saw a slight tightening, reflecting ongoing economic challenges. Auto Remarketing’s article highlights several key factors influencing this trend: Key Points from the Article: Implications for Dealerships This tightening of auto credit means dealerships need to...

May 22, 2024

Adapting to Generation Z: Insights and Strategies for Canadian Auto Dealerships

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Adapting to Generation Z: Insights and Strategies for Canadian Auto Dealerships

The automotive landscape is witnessing a significant shift as Generation Z matures into a key consumer segment. With the NADA Show 2024 wrapped-up, one thing has become abundantly clear: the industry is on the cusp of a generational transition, with...

February 24, 2024

Navigating the Digital Shift: The Increasing Need for Advanced Credit Application Solutions in Auto Financing

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Navigating the Digital Shift: The Increasing Need for Advanced Credit Application Solutions in Auto Financing

The automotive finance industry is at a pivotal juncture, with digital transformation reshaping traditional business models and consumer interactions. A recent industry survey, commissioned by Wolters Kluwer and echoed by independent research conducted by DecisioningIT, has brought to light the...

January 22, 2024

Revolutionizing Car Sales: CDK’s Insightful Survey and SAM’s Advanced Solution

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Revolutionizing Car Sales: CDK’s Insightful Survey and SAM’s Advanced Solution

In the dynamic landscape of car buying, speed and convenience are becoming increasingly vital. CDK Global’s recent survey provides revealing insights into the intricacies of modern-day car purchasing experiences, emphasizing the urgency of a more streamlined process. Enter SAM, the...

September 15, 2023

DecisioningIT Unveils Online Finance Application Tool for Instantaneous Lender Matching

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DecisioningIT Unveils Online Finance Application Tool for Instantaneous Lender Matching

Source: Yahoo Finance TORONTO, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ – DecisioningIT, a leading technology company specializing in innovative financial solutions, proudly announces the launch of its cutting-edge online finance tool, revolutionizing the automotive lending industry. This groundbreaking tool utilizes advanced decisioning algorithms and...

May 29, 2023

High interest rates may lead to hard conversations with customers

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High interest rates may lead to hard conversations with customers

In a recent interview with Automotive News, dealership finance director Justin Gasman offers some tips to help allay a customer’s concerns. This article emphasizes the importance of using periods of downtime in the dealership showroom floor and F&I office to...

February 27, 2023

Kia dealer to pay $1.25 million in deceptive practices settlement

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Kia dealer to pay $1.25 million in deceptive practices settlement

Dan O’Brien Kia, of Concord, N.H., must pay $1.25 million to the New Hampshire attorney general to resolve allegations of unfair and deceptive practices at the dealership. The settlement requires Dan O’Brien Kia to “comply with a series of strict injunctive...

December 23, 2022

J.D. Power: Perception of lender matters in auto finance

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J.D. Power: Perception of lender matters in auto finance

Nearly half of customers research vehicle financing prior to executing the loan or lease at a dealership, which means customers’ satisfaction with an individual lender matters, said Patrick Roosenberg, director of automotive finance intelligence at J.D. Power. Source: AutomotiveNews. With...

November 30, 2022

Experian Q2 finance data reinforces shift to used vehicles

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Experian Q2 finance data reinforces shift to used vehicles

Source: Autoremarketing The newest auto finance data from Experian reinforced the theory that consumers are taking delivery of used vehicles more often because of necessity. As the automotive market continues to face inventory shortages, analysts said consumers are shifting back...

August 29, 2022

The case for starting the finance journey on your website

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The case for starting the finance journey on your website

By Drew HardenCARFAX Canada Source: AutoRemarketingCanada You’ve just spent three hours with a customer and when it’s time to run their credit, you learn the bank won’t even loan them a pen. So, you decide to discuss credit up-front with...

August 15, 2022