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June 14, 2026

Vin fraud is becoming a bigger appraisal risk for dealers

Vin fraud is becoming a bigger appraisal risk for dealers

Fraud detection is becoming a bigger part of the appraisal process. Frederick Grimm, Co-founder & COO of @fixdapp, explains how hidden VIN manipulation can create major risk for dealers buying used cars. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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June 14, 2026

AI Could Make Your Next Vehicle More Expensive

AI Could Make Your Next Vehicle More Expensive

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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June 13, 2026

20% of trade-in scans show a recently cleared check engine light

20% of trade-in scans show a recently cleared check engine light

Appraisal data is giving dealers a better way to question recent vehicle history. Frederick Grimm, Co-founder & COO of @fixdapp, explains why a cleared check engine light can be the start of a much more informed appraisal. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on…

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June 13, 2026

A 30-second scan is changing how dealers appraise cars

A 30-second scan is changing how dealers appraise cars

Appraisal speed is becoming a bigger advantage in auto retail. Danny Galat, GSM at @BendCDJR, explains how AppraisalPro is helping stores turn vehicle codes into decisions in minutes. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @fixdapp

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June 13, 2026

One Strike Could Wipe Out Your Truck Inventory

One Strike Could Wipe Out Your Truck Inventory

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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June 13, 2026

How 1 in 5 Trade-Ins Is Hiding a Cleared Check Engine Light (And What to Do About It)

How 1 in 5 Trade-Ins Is Hiding a Cleared Check Engine Light (And What to Do About It)

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Frederick Grimm, Co-Founder and COO of AppraisalPro, and Danny Galat, General Sales Manager at Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Bend to discuss how dealers are using real-time diagnostic scanning to stop taking hidden mechanical losses on trade-ins…

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June 12, 2026

The customer retention math behind prepaid maintenance

The customer retention math behind prepaid maintenance

The F&I-to-fixed ops loop is becoming more measurable. Johnny McKellar, Senior Vice President of Hendrick Autoguard, explains why prepaid maintenance customers are more likely to buy again. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @Hendrickauto

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June 12, 2026

Service is becoming the long-term car sales engine

Service is becoming the long-term car sales engine

Service may be the strongest path back to the next car sale. Aaron Zeigler, President and CEO of @ZeiglerAuto, explains why the stores that earn the service relationship are better positioned to win the next purchase. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your…

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June 12, 2026

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Love, Golightley, & Carlstedt | Daily Dealer Live

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Love, Golightley, & Carlstedt | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Joel Love, Service Director at Toyota of Montgomery - Liam Golightley, SVP Dealer Success at Podium - Ryan Carlstedt, EVP Fixed Ops at Willis Auto Group This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen…

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June 11, 2026

The "dealer-owned" warranty strategy built for downturns

The "dealer-owned" warranty strategy built for downturns

"Third-party warranty friction often puts the dealer in the middle. Rick Hendrick, Chairman and CEO of @Hendrickauto, breaks down why owning the claims experience can matter as much as selling the coverage. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you…

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June 11, 2026

How the Best Dealers in America Are Building Their Own "War Chests"

How the Best Dealers in America Are Building Their Own "War Chests"

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Aaron Zeigler, President of Zeigler Auto Group, and Johnny McKellar, who leads NationsGuard for Hendrick Automotive Group, to discuss why Zeigler is leaving its third-party warranty provider to stand up its own dealer-owned program, ZeiglerGuard, and what Rick…

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June 10, 2026

Where AI could create new enterprise value for dealers

Where AI could create new enterprise value for dealers

AI may unlock hidden enterprise value inside dealerships. @VicKeller, Founder & CEO of Experience Ventures, explains why giving every employee real-time access to store knowledge could become a major advantage. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @guidepointsystems-gps,…

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June 10, 2026

How dealers are keeping employees by showing them a career path

How dealers are keeping employees by showing them a career path

The traditional job description is starting to look different inside some dealer groups. @VicKeller, Founder & CEO of Experience Ventures, explains why career progression is becoming part of how operators define the role. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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June 10, 2026

Cottone on Growing Used, Cox/Fullpath on Integration, Duncan on Retention | Daily Dealer Live

Cottone on Growing Used, Cox/Fullpath on Integration, Duncan on Retention | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Michael Cottone, Head of Subaru Motors Finance at Chase Auto - Steve Rowley, President of Cox Automotive - Aharon Horwitz, Co-Founder and CEO of Fullpath - Katie Gattuso Duncan, General Manager at Mohawk Chevrolet This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps…

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June 9, 2026

Fixed ops may be the most "Durable" opportunity in auto retail

Fixed ops may be the most "Durable" opportunity in auto retail

Fixed ops may be the most *defensible* part of retail auto. @VicKeller, Founder & CEO of Experience Ventures, explains why service is where dealers turn one-time buyers into long-term customers. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @guidepointsystems-gps,…

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June 9, 2026

Why Most Dealerships Are Sitting on Hidden Fortunes

Why Most Dealerships Are Sitting on Hidden Fortunes

Today I'm joined by Vic Keller, Founder and CEO at Experience Ventures. Vic has founded multiple companies acquired by Berkshire Hathaway and spent years inside Van Tuyl Group before it became Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, one of the largest dealer groups ever assembled. In this conversation, he makes the case that…

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June 8, 2026

Stein on 3Xing His Rooftops, Benstock on Driving BYD in Kazakhstan | Daily Dealer Live

Stein on 3Xing His Rooftops, Benstock on Driving BYD in Kazakhstan | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Adam Stein, Executive Director at Plaza Auto Group - Brian Benstock, Vice President & General Manager at Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura This episode is brought to you by: Experian – Experian Automotive helps marketers identify and engage high-value auto shoppers, strengthen customer loyalty, grow service…

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June 7, 2026

A $50,000 Fine for an Instagram Post?

A $50,000 Fine for an Instagram Post?

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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June 6, 2026

Diagnostic codes are helping dealers reach customers quicker

Diagnostic codes are helping dealers reach customers quicker

Diagnostic data is becoming part of the fixed ops trust equation. Karen Chagnon, VP of Sales at GuidePoint Systems, explains how vehicle alerts can help dealers reassure customers when a warning light turns on. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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June 6, 2026

Dealers See Trouble Coming

Dealers See Trouble Coming

Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Check out Car Dealership Guy’s stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs…

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June 5, 2026

Check engine light alerts are becoming a service retention tool

Check engine light alerts are becoming a service retention tool

Service outreach is getting more precise in fixed ops. Karen Chagnon, VP of Sales at GuidePoint Systems, explains how real vehicle data is helping dealers reach customers before the service visit is overdue. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…

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June 5, 2026

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Rogers, Kaminski, Coyle, and Skinner | Daily Dealer Live

Fixed Ops Friday w/ Rogers, Kaminski, Coyle, and Skinner | Daily Dealer Live

Today's show features: - Dave Rogers, Fixed Operations Director at Piazza Auto Group - Todd Kaminski, President, Direct Markets at Zurich - Doug Coyle, Vice President, Direct Markets at Zurich - Chris Skinner, Fixed Operations Director at Granbury Nissan This episode is brought to you by: Stream Companies – How…

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June 4, 2026

How dead batteries expose a broken sales process

How dead batteries expose a broken sales process

Vehicle *readiness* is becoming a bigger part of the customer experience. Ferris Hamdan, GM of @Wesleychapelhondarocks, explains why a car with a dead battery or low fuel can drain the momentum from a deal. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought…

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June 4, 2026

How to Save 10–20 Sales a Month Before They Crash and Burn

How to Save 10–20 Sales a Month Before They Crash and Burn

In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D'Arc are Karen Chagnon, VP Sales at Guidepoint Systems, and Ferris Hamdan, General Manager at Wesley Chapel Honda, to discuss why most dealers are operating blind — unaware of which vehicles on their lot have a dead battery, a check…

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