Going Green is all the Rage!
But not like Bruce Banner turning into the Incredible Hulk In addition to being environmentally friendly, dealerships that go green can significantly reduce their operating expenses and may be able to...
View Article2016 Will Bring Pressure on Dealership Profitability
Auto sales have rebounded quite nicely the last few years, raising revenue and profits for dealerships. But 2016 will see the continuation of some recent trends, and the introduction of new ones, that...
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March Madness Trivia Game 2016
The Stats of March Madness Stump your friends and colleagues with these trivia questions. Or just amaze them by slipping these facts into your hoops conversations. Guess the individual record in each...
View ArticleSimplicity Can Work Magic with Dealership Customers
Keeping things simple and focused can separate you from competitors and increase sales, says a leading ad agency CEO. Check out the WardsAuto article below to learn how more effectively advertise,...
View ArticleBuild Your Dream Dealership
Dream It and It Can Be Built Ever wish you could have a dealership designed to optimize and increase service department vehicle flow? One that incorporates state of the art features designed to be...
View ArticleNew Hire Tax Credits Boost Dealership Bottom Lines
Are you letting tax credits slip through your dealership’s fingers? Many federal and state tax credits are available to businesses, yet millions of dollars go unclaimed every year. Why? Although tax...
View ArticleGen Z is Going to Drive Auto Sales
Generation Z (born 1995 or later) is coming of age and they overwhelmingly want to own cars. And soon they will have their own purchasing power and be able to make a big impact on the automobile...
View ArticleSales Records Raise Dealership Values
What is Your Dealership Worth: A Guide to Dealership Valuation by Michael E. Stover, CPA/ABV After the industry’s near-death experience in 2008 and 2009, with the bankruptcy of Chrysler and General...
View ArticleUsed Car Price Upward Drive about to Slam into Reverse
New car incentives, a record number of off-lease vehicles, and an overall increased supply of used vehicles will combine to lower used car prices after strong year-over-year price increases, according...
View ArticleDealership Training Increases Employee Productivity
Are you tired of starting all over again with new employees? Getting someone up to speed is time consuming and expensive. But the right kind of dealership training for your current employees can help...
View ArticleDoc Fees: Keep in Line or Risk Big Trouble
Think you know everything about doc fees? Document fees can be a steady source of revenue and should cover the administrative costs of completing a vehicle sale. We know that doc fees are legitimate...
View ArticleOvertime Exemption Rule Affects Dealerships
DOL Finalizes Overtime Exemption Rule – What Will It Cost Your Dealership? The Department of Labor has issued the final version of its new overtime exemption rule. The overtime salary level exemption...
View ArticleOhio Dealers Urged to Contact House Members
Ohio Dealership Association Drives Franchise Law Legislation Dealer rights and manufacturer duties are being updated in Ohio, and the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association (OADA) is leading the way on...
View ArticleRed Hot Vehicle Market Cooling Off
U.S. consumer demand for new vehicles is easing, and the effects are being felt in dealerships across the country. As the demand for new cars decreases, manufacturers are leaning on sales to rental car...
View ArticleSimple Mistakes Can Block Sales
Don’t Let Glaring Mistakes Blind You From Sales Building traffic is the goal of your marketing and advertising efforts. But what if you aren’t attracting the right kind of buyers? Worse yet, what if...
View ArticleOhio Training Grants Now Available for Dealerships
Until now, dealerships have been excluded from the Ohio Incumbent Workforce Training Voucher Program. But that changed last week when the Ohio legislature and Governor Kasich added automotive service...
View ArticleTransform Your Dealership’s Reputation
Disrupt Customer Expectations and Feel the Love In just two years, a Washington dealership has gone from despised to beloved by customers. How did they do it? By going against stereotypical...
View ArticleFour Tips to Avoid Manufacturer Rebate Audit Headaches
Following manufacturer rebate guidelines could prevent an audit Do you have a love-hate relationship with manufacturer rebate incentives? On the one hand, they draw customers to your showroom and can...
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Brady Ware Dealership Advisors Welcome Nick Brunotte as Senior Operations...
(Columbus, OH) Brady Ware & Company is pleased to announce that Nick Brunotte has joined ourDealership Advisors in the role of Senior Operations Consultant. Nick has hands-on experience with...
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Ask the Pros: What should I do if I suspect fraud in my dealership?
Brady Ware Dealership Advisors’ Tom Wolf was recently published in Car Biz Today‘s “Ask the Pros” column. In it, Tom discusses fraud detection and deterrence tips to help you protect your dealership....
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