Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: F&I’s biggest hurdles in 2025—and how dealers are clearing them This episode is brought to you by: Pay Junction – Are you leaving money on the table with your…
Stair-step programs (OEM bonuses for hitting monthly sales targets) don’t just push volume— They can end up *punishing* the car buyer. How? Prices drop and vehicle resale values sink. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down how incentives are impacting the car market. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…
Dealership profits are still double pre-pandemic levels. Why? Service and parts are compensating for front-end sales slow down. Alan Haig, Founder of @Haigpartners, breaks down what’s driving today’s dealership M&A. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @uber_business,…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I welcome back Alan Haig, CEO of Haig Partners to discuss: Why dealers are lining up to buy Stellantis stores, Why "Japan Inc." won't let Nissan fail, the vibe shift on dealership profitability in 2025, and how 10 million cars…
Car pricing on listing sites is getting harder to trust… And both dealers and buyers are feeling it. Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at @vinartautogroup shares his perspective on what’s happening with third-party listing sites. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…
The car leasing cliff from the pandemic is starting to hit— Most dealers just don’t see it yet. Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at @vinartautogroup, breaks down what’s unfolding at his stores. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Andrew Wright, Managing Partner at Vinart Dealerships. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Phone Ninjas - Is your store missing opportunities before they even hit the lot? Phone Ninjas helps dealers maximize every opportunity…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by Stone Eagle—Technicians dislike writing repair documentation, but a lot rides on their ability to capture complete repair-event history—starting with the risk of unpaid…
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Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: What’s Carvana really after? 5 clues from its new car franchise acquisition This episode is brought to you by: Dealer Pay – Designed to increase, productivity and customer retention,…
9 of 10 consumers prefer a "flexible" car buying experience (Autotrader). Pre-negotiated pricing and remote appraisals are making that a reality. @BenzsandBowTies, GSM of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz (@Mbohio), explains how dealerships are adapting. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. Auto lenders turn to AI to cut loan processing costs and time 2. Strong new car supply might provide short-term buffer from tariff impact—report 3. Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida could be replaced…
Chasing the highest bidder in the car biz doesn’t always pay. @BenzsandBowTies, GSM of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz (@Mbohio), breaks down why the long game wins big. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @openlaneus, @autohaulerexchange, and CDG Recruiting
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Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by DriveHRIS—Is managing HR across multiple systems—or worse, on paper—slowing you down? With the DriveHRIS Mobile App, everything is in one place, including: self-serve…
Imagine doubling your leads in 6 months... Using only videos. @BenzsandBowTies, GSM of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz (@Mbohio ) breaks down how social media forced a change in their sales process. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @openlaneus,…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Doug Horner, General Sales Manager of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz and the creator behind the wildly popular Benzs and Bowties social media accounts. We discuss why he’s intentionally leaving $50K on table with every G-Wagon he sells,…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. This episode is brought to you by DriveHRIS—Is managing HR across multiple systems—or worse, on paper—slowing you down? With the DriveHRIS Mobile App, everything is in one place, including: self-serve…
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Doug Horner, General Manager of North Olmsted Mercedes-Benz and the creator behind the wildly popular Benzs and Bowties social media accounts. We discuss why he’s intentionally leaving $50K on table with every G-Wagon he sells, how…
Service drives the majority of dealership profits— But not all service appointments are created equal. Ryan Maher, CEO of @BizzyCar, breaks down how they’re driving ROI in fixed operations. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @BizzyCar