WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

JUNE 15, 2018

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Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for TGIF June 15. To start your day, we've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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Once upon a time, society frowned on taking out a car loan (if you could even get one). We’ve come a long way.


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Erin go AR. Audi brings augmented reality and a holographic character to three of its Irish dealerships, calling it a global first.

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A dealership gives a new car to a teacher who heroically ended a school shooting spree in Indiana.

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If tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are extended to imported vehicles, U.S. auto sales could fall by as many as two million vehicles this year.

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Trust us. This won’t hurt. Learn the top five things to do to make a DMS transition (practically) painless. In a WardsAuto webinar next Tuesday, John Grace of Dealertrack will cover the painless points. The June 19 event starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. To register click here.

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Real-world advice for (practically) painless DMS transitions
Nearly all dealership processes and customer interactions are wrapped into systems like CRM, DMS, and various fixed operation tools that manage everything from scheduling to invoicing. With this level of integration, improvements in dealership operations may require changes in technology. Join John Grace, VP of Operations, Dealertrack DMS, as he shares insights and experiences from dealers who have successfully navigated the transition from one DMS to another. Sign up now for this June 19, 2018 webinar.
That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Steve Finlay at sfinlay@wardsauto.com.

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

Now for the legal stuff...