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Inside Auto Auction M&A with Mach10 CEO George Pero
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 02:01 PM
The auto auction industry has seen a spike in M&A over the last three years, similar to the consolidation in auto retail that has been going on much longer. And our guest today has experience with both. George Pero is ... Listen Here
Insight into Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index
Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, 04:17 PM
While the year-over-year figure reflects broader market volatility, Matthew Babcock, who oversees digital lending product strategy for Wolters Kluwer, explained the strong quarter-over-quarter increase of the Q3 Wolters Kluwer Auto Finance Digital Transformation Index signals market re-engagement. Babcock elaborated about ... Listen Here
Zapmoto Co-Founder & CEO Clint Curtis
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 07:52 PM
We throw the keys to the valet on this episode. Clint Curtis is the co-founder and CEO of Zapmoto, which provides valet pickup and delivery of vehicles for servicing at car dealerships. He joins the Auto Remarketing Podcast for a ... Listen Here

Analyzing why private equity wants back in non-prime market

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Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, 02:49 PM
Joel Kennedy, Spinnaker Consulting Group
The market fundamentals in non-prime are signaling positive. A strong economy and low unemployment are contributing to stabilization in consumer credit scores. Auto defaults are at the lowest point with one full quarter of improvements under the belt. There continue ... [Read More]

4 specific areas where F&I trust can be built

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Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, 03:00 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
GWC Warranty acknowledged that perhaps the most difficult obstacle to overcome in the dealership F&I office is getting customers to trust that the products store personnel are offering will be worth the added cost. The provider of used-vehicle service contracts ... [Read More]

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Turn Battery Risk Into Trust: Your Edge in the Used EV Market

Independent battery health certification is the new gold standard for used EV dealerships. The latest AVILOO detect Magazine reveals how...
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How GMs Start Their Day with Mastermind & Make More Deals

Successful General Managers know that how you start the day sets the tone for dealership performance. This checklist outlines the...
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Rising Repos, Shrinking Margins: A Guide to Reduce Collections and Servicing Costs with AI Agents

As delinquencies rise and margins tighten, leading auto lenders use AI agents to cut collections and servicing costs without compromising...
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Out-of-State Titling: 12 Steps Every Title Clerk Should Follow (The Easy Way)

Out-of-state titling isn’t easy. With every state having different DMV requirements, document packets, and deadlines, it’s easy for mistakes to...
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Free Guide: How Smart Dealers Can Profit from Customer Car Insurance

Turn Customer Auto Insurance into Dealership Profit If you're not profiting from auto insurance in your dealership, now’s the time...
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Go In-House With Your Photos

Your Photo Vendor Didn’t Show Up Again? Let’s Fix That. Stop relying on vendors and start owning your inventory. This...
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The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI

The Auto Dealer’s Complete Checklist for Evaluating AI highlights key questions dealership leaders should ask technology partners during the selection...
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Dealer Guide: Selecting the Right Auto Logistics Partner

In retail automotive, your transport provider isn’t just moving cars — they’re moving your business forward. Every delayed delivery, damaged...
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FTC charges 4 dealers with illegally enhancing credit applications

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Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, 02:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Embellishing “stips” to enhance the figures sent to finance company underwriting departments landed a quartet of dealerships in trouble with a top federal regulator. This week, the Federal Trade Commission charged a group of four dealers operating in Arizona and ... [Read More]

APRs continue to rise as Fed passes on rate-hike chance

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Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, 01:35 PM
Nick Zulovich, Senior Editor
As down payments and the amount financed for new- and used-vehicle deliveries at franchised dealerships stay on a steady pace, Edmunds noticed the impact of the Federal Reserve pushing interest rates higher are starting to leave a mark on APRs. ... [Read More]

KAR taps former captive exec to oversee Preferred Warranties

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:34 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
KAR Auction Services on Wednesday elevated one of its executives with significant captive finance company experience to lead its division that offers vehicle service contracts. KAR announced Edmund Field has been named president of the company’s Preferred Warranties business unit. ... [Read More]

EFG Companies enhances F&I training to create six-figure revenue rises

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:07 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Figures that include six digits and a comma typically catch the attention of dealership management. EFG Companies recently calculated that the average EFG trainee generates an additional $204,605 per year in F&I income through a 22-percent performance increase. To help sustain ... [Read More]

Compli launches CMS University, a free masterclass series

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:05 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
Dealership and finance company managers have another free education option thanks to online availability. This week, Compli, a provider of automated HR and compliance program solutions, introduced CMS University. This four-course series of free masterclass-level online seminars focuses on how ... [Read More]

ARA rolls out newly improved CCRS program

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Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, 03:02 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
The next step in the collaboration involving the American Recovery Association and the National Automotive Finance Association unfolded on Wednesday. Continuing their repossession efficiency project, ARA unveiled its newly improved Certified Collateral Recovery Specialist (CCRS) program. The resulting baseline standards ... [Read More]

National Auto Care acquired by different private equity firm

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Tuesday, Jul. 31, 2018, 03:08 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
National Auto Care Corp. is changing hands again. The provider of F&I products, administration, consulting services, training and marketing support to independent agents, insurance companies, financial institutions, third-party administrators and credit unions, has entered into an agreement to be acquired ... [Read More]

IRS explains 3 activities typically done by agency scammers

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Monday, Jul. 30, 2018, 03:17 PM
SubPrime Auto Finance News Staff
While it’s been more than three months since individuals and businesses had to file their federal income forms, the Internal Revenue Service warned that many taxpayers have encountered individuals impersonating IRS officials — in person, over the telephone and via ... [Read More]
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