Online showrooms are a must. The business of automobile sales is not what it once was. As consumers get more information online than ever before, it's becoming increasingly vital for automobile dealerships to step up their game. Dealers must ensure they have everything they need to compete in the modern market. This process includes ramping [...]
Updating social media for your independent auto dealership is key right now. Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed buying habits. Independent auto dealerships felt the pinch. Yet, now it is time to get ready as states are opening up and buyers are hitting the street to look for their new car. That said, their first stop is [...]
Are you one of the 80% of NIADA independent dealerships who are losing money by not investing in an excellent F&I program? Do you even offer virtual F&I? The virtual F&I program guides your customers through your online buying process when they purchase a vehicle. This technology presents F&I products to buyers. It does this [...]
A question as old as time. Should you own your car outright or only rent before trading one in for another? While there may not necessarily be a “correct” answer, there are still plenty of factors to consider when determining which option is the best for you. With 2021 being a prime year for auto [...]
A return to the road is on the horizon. After a wild year that caused many to have little need to drive during the pandemic, 2021 is looking like a great time to get back behind the wheel. With society on the verge of opening back up, your next new car is right around the [...]
Trying to boost your sales numbers can be quite the challenge, especially if you’re a smaller independent dealership. That’s why more and more independent auto dealers are looking for strategies and tips to help them improve their marketing and sales efforts. 3 Independent Auto Dealers Strategies and Tips to Improve Sales If you’re not sure [...]
If you’re looking to purchase a new or used vehicle, you’re going to want to do your research on the average auto loan rates based on your credit score. Why? Your credit score, along with factors such as your debt-to-income ratio, plays a significant role in which lenders will be willing to work with you [...]
Are you a small auto dealership looking for help staffing your F&I department? Or are you looking for ways to downsize on-premises staff in favor of a fully remote F&I team that can still get the job done right without negatively impacting your customer’s experience? Either way, a worry-free, turnkey F&I team with Vantage Finance [...]
Trying to find an establishment that offers hassle-free commercial and business finance can be quite an overwhelming process—especially if you are a newer business entity. You have to take the time to research all your options, what they offer, and more. The good news is that there are many wonderful options, including Vantage Finance, that [...]
What is Guaranteed Asset Protection? Guaranteed asset protection (GAP), also called “gap” insurance, covers the difference between a vehicle’s actual cash value and the amount that is still owed on the vehicle in the event that it’s determined a total loss. A total loss could be an accident that causes the vehicle to become undrivable [...]