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May 17, 2026

Why dealers are pushing back on complex merchant fees

Why dealers are pushing back on complex merchant fees

Dealerships are starting to question how transparent payment processing is. Justin Feist, President of @AutoDealerPayments, explains why more dealers are gravitating toward flat rate pricing models. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @AutoDealerPayments

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May 17, 2026

How dealers are buying more cars out of service

How dealers are buying more cars out of service

Some dealers are buying far more cars out of the service drive by automating the process. George Chamoun, CEO of @ACVAuctions, explains how consistent pricing is helping some stores acquire 5 to 10 vehicles out of every 100 ROs. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast…

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May 17, 2026

Dealers aren’t just competing with dealers anymore

Dealers aren’t just competing with dealers anymore

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 16, 2026

Why dealers "lose" chargebacks before they fight them

Why dealers "lose" chargebacks before they fight them

Chargeback disputes are creating a *visibility* problem for some dealerships. Justin Feist, President of @AutoDealerPayments, explains how delayed notifications are preventing stores from responding in time. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @AutoDealerPayments

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May 16, 2026

Why dealers are frustrated with merchant processing

Why dealers are frustrated with merchant processing

Payment processing is becoming a growing frustration for some dealerships. Nathan Johns, CFO of Smith Auto Group, explains why operational friction is pushing some groups to reevaluate their providers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @AutoDealerPayments

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May 16, 2026

The Car Industry Keeps Pushing EVs… Buyers Keep Buying Something Else

The Car Industry Keeps Pushing EVs… Buyers Keep Buying Something Else

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 16, 2026

Why Dealers Are "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" For Credit Card Chargebacks

Why Dealers Are "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" For Credit Card Chargebacks

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Nathan Johns, CFO of Smith Auto group, and Justin Feist, President of Auto Dealer Payments to discuss how credit card processing is the "last frontier" of dealership expense management, yet most CFOs struggle to decipher their 20-page monthly…

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May 15, 2026

Why Dealers Need to Rethink the Affordability Narrative | Dave Thomas on Daily Dealer Live

Why Dealers Need to Rethink the Affordability Narrative | Dave Thomas on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: CDK Global – CDK Global empowers dealers with the tools and technology they need to build deeper relationships with customers and sell and service more cars. Visit https://www.cdkglobal.com/ Follow Car Dealership Guy: X ➤ https://www.x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn…

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May 15, 2026

Dealers are losing trust over pricing "inconsistency"

Dealers are losing trust over pricing "inconsistency"

Conflicting trade values are becoming a *trust* problem in automotive retail. George Chamoun, CEO of @ACVAuctions, explains why pricing consistency may become a competitive advantage for dealerships. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @ACVAuctions

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May 15, 2026

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Scott Morrison, Dave Thomas, & Richard Lupo | Daily Dealer Live

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Scott Morrison, Dave Thomas, & Richard Lupo | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Scott Morrison, Fixed Operations Director at Mercedes Benz of Hampton - Dave Thomas, Director, Content Marketing at CDK Global - Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Honda and Acura This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Elevate your service department…

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May 14, 2026

Why smart dealers are automating repetitive tasks

Why smart dealers are automating repetitive tasks

Trust in dealership data is becoming a bigger conversation in automotive. Dennis Gingrich, Sales and Finance Director at @TheNielloCompany, explains why more stores are relying on data to reduce routine decision making. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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May 14, 2026

How Data is Killing the "Art" of the Appraisal

How Data is Killing the "Art" of the Appraisal

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Dennis Gingrich, Sales and Finance Director at the Niello Company, and George Chamoun, CEO of ACV Auctions to discuss the shift from gut-based appraisals to VIN-specific data science and how Niello Company exploded their lead volume by democratizing…

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May 13, 2026

Dealers Are Running Out of Time to Fix Pricing Compliance | Adam Crowell on Daily Dealer Live

Dealers Are Running Out of Time to Fix Pricing Compliance | Adam Crowell on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: KPA – KPA is the leading provider of compliance solutions in the auto industry, with a unique mix of innovative software, a national network of expert consultants, and award winning training and content. Visit https://kpa.io/ to schedule your demo. Follow Car Dealership…

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May 13, 2026

The biggest "weakness" in Tesla’s business model

The biggest "weakness" in Tesla’s business model

The franchise model still has strong defenders in automotive. @BernieMorenoforSenate, (R-OH), explains why he believes Tesla would be more successful with dealers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @CDKGlobal and CDG Circles

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May 13, 2026

Hurst on Career Growth, Crowell on Transparent Ads, Dobbs on Compliance | Daily Dealer Live

Hurst on Career Growth, Crowell on Transparent Ads, Dobbs on Compliance | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Harold Hurst, COO of Purdy Group USA - Adam Crowell, Chief Legal & Strategy Officer at KPA - Seth Dobbs, Co-Chair of National Automotive Practice at FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Replace your dealership shuttle. Uber for…

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May 12, 2026

Why dealers should be careful chasing Chinese OEMs

Why dealers should be careful chasing Chinese OEMs

The rise of Chinese automakers is creating a *new* concern in auto retail. @BernieMorenoforSenate, (R-OH), explains why some dealers are questioning the long term viability of warranty support behind emerging brands. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…

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May 12, 2026

How Banning Chinese Cars Might Save America

How Banning Chinese Cars Might Save America

Today, I'm joined by Sen. Bernie Moreno to discuss his legislative plan to "hermetically seal" the US market from Chinese vehicles to protect national security and dealer valuations. We dive into the $400 billion cost of the EV transition, the "Common Sense" way to handle FTC pricing compliance, and why…

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May 11, 2026

High Gas Prices Are Slowing Vehicle Transport Nationwide | Frank Zombo on Daily Dealer Live

High Gas Prices Are Slowing Vehicle Transport Nationwide | Frank Zombo on Daily Dealer Live

Daily Dealer Live is brought to you by: Auto Hauler Exchange – Auto Hauler Exchange is the vehicle transportation marketplace connecting shippers and carriers directly to remove inefficiencies, cut delivery timelines in half, and save 15-20% on transport. Visit https://www.autohaulerexchange.com/ to set up your free account today. Follow Car Dealership…

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May 11, 2026

Walton on Rural Dealerships, Zombo on Reconditioning Clock, Cain on AI in F&I | Daily Dealer Live

Walton on Rural Dealerships, Zombo on Reconditioning Clock, Cain on AI in F&I | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Lee Walton, Dealer Principal & Vice President at Bob Allen Ford-Ottawa - Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at Auto Hauler Exchange - Marion Cain, Founder of ACE™ This episode is brought to you by: Uber For Business – Not every service customer needs a loaner. Uber…

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May 11, 2026

$1.3 BILLION… Gone to Fraud

$1.3 BILLION… Gone to Fraud

Data via @Dealertrack, take their compliance quiz to see how protected your dealership is from fraud here: https://carguymedia.com/49nDydy Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the…

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May 10, 2026

Why some dealers are struggling to get ROI from AI

Why some dealers are struggling to get ROI from AI

AI performance in dealerships is starting to expose a bigger issue. Brian Abrams, VP of Data and AI at @CDKGlobal, explains why poor data hygiene is limiting results. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Podiumsoftware, @Veramatic-io and…

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May 10, 2026

“Employee Pricing”… Sounds Great — Until You Realize Who Pays

“Employee Pricing”… Sounds Great — Until You Realize Who Pays

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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May 9, 2026

How top dealers are building strong buying centers

How top dealers are building strong buying centers

Buying cars is becoming a leadership priority in some stores. Sam Hatch, GM at JRR Motor Sales, explains why GM involvement in the buying process sets the standard for the entire operation. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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May 9, 2026

A 25% Tariff… Who Actually Pays for It?

A 25% Tariff… Who Actually Pays for It?

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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