WardsAuto Dealer 5
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

APRIL 28, 2021

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, April 28. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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From FaceTime to Analytics: Virtual Acquisition Best Practices

From utilizing Apple’s FaceTime technology to leveraging online condition reports with consumers, there are some best practices dealers should follow when looking to conduct remote appraisals and virtual acquisitions.

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Auto Dealership Service Staffers Should Act Like Lt. Columbo

With a malfunctioning vehicle, “there is a big difference – as much as $1,000 on a repair bill – between tink-tink-tink and thunk-thunk-thunk,” says Wallis Miller of Alldata.

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The Power of Distinguishing Between Buyers and Browsers

Identifying and prioritizing customers who are ready to buy is the first crucial step toward achieving higher close rates and profits. Today’s most effective digital sales tools offer dealerships the ability to do this accurately and efficiently.

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Ford to Accelerate Battery Development With $185 Million Ion Park Lab

Ford will open a $185 million center of excellence for batteries in Southeast Michigan late next year, reports the Detroit Free Press.

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Tesla Crash Nudges Senators to Re-Introduce Auto Safety Bills

After the recent fatal accident in Texas involving a Tesla Model S reportedly on Autpilot, a handful of senators are looking to stem vehicular deaths, says the Detroit Bureau.

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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 Tom Murphy at tmurphy@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.

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