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Sept. 15, 2024

Bad news for RAM truck owners...

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Sept. 15, 2024

Not doing this can plummet car sales

Most *smart* dealers invest heavily in merchandising photos, but is it enough? At @TheNielloCompany, Dennis Gingrich uses advanced software to photograph every car as soon as it hits the lot. Twice a week, they track how many vehicles—new and used—are fully photographed. So, what does this mean for their bottom…

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Sept. 14, 2024

7 car brands set to skyrocket in the next 2 years?

Which brands are set to dominate in the next two years? At @jimcolemanauto8164 Patrick Coleman is bullish on 7 brands with upcoming products that could shake up the market. Here’s why he’s excited. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy?…

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Sept. 13, 2024

AI will control your Volkswagen

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Sept. 13, 2024

How Dealerships Can Use Social Media to Sell Vehicles | Car Dealership Guy

9 months ago, Gabriel Iglesias and Jay Leno drove a 1994 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra together on YouTube. This was the very Mustang that Andrew Glaser sold to Fluffy after a viral video catapulted @vantageautothecollection from 3K to 50K followers overnight. Now, Instagram drives more traffic to their site than…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Are return policies worth it?

Return policies make some dealerships hesitant, but how many consumers *actually* return a car? Dennis Gingrich from @TheNielloCompany a 7-day, no-questions-asked return policy on pre-owned vehicles. It’s been great for building trust, but does it ever backfire? Here’s how the numbers stack up. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get…

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Sept. 12, 2024

Toyota bounces back from a rare decline

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Sept. 12, 2024

Luxury Car Expert: Driving $725M in Sales a Year! Slinging Porsches and Land Rovers

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dennis Gingrich, Sales/Finance Director at The Niello Company where we discuss: How he's selling $725M a year in luxury vehicles, the top backend products and highest margin brands, and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership…

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Sept. 11, 2024

VW is struggling in Europe

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Sept. 10, 2024

This dealership sells 86% of their inventory monthly

Where’s demand headed in the car biz? Patrick Coleman at @jimcolemanauto8164 says it’s still strong—especially for Toyota and Honda. Their Toyota store is turning, on average, 86% of its inventory every 30 days. Local supply can’t keep up, and even outside dealers are stepping in to fill the gap. Here’s…

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Sept. 10, 2024

Visionary Dealer: Winning in a Saturated Market With 9 Dealerships!

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Patrick Coleman, President of Jim Coleman Automotive Group where we discuss: How hes winning in a saturated market with 9 dealerships, His secret weapon for used inventory acquisition, Is Cadillac poised for a massive rebound? and much…

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Sept. 9, 2024

Another massive Ford recall…

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Sept. 9, 2024

How New Entrants Can Outcompete U.S. Car Giants

Do new entrants in the car biz stand a chance? Overseas automakers are rolling out sleek cars at half the price, creating a clear opening at the lower end of the market. But with Vinfast reporting a $2 billion loss last year, can they really compete with giants such as…

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Sept. 8, 2024

Ford is back pedalling on DEI

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Sept. 8, 2024

What COVID Did to the Rare Car Market

A viral video put niche car dealer Andrew Glaser of @vantageautothecollection on Gabriel Iglesias's radar. During COVID, while others sold off, Andrew doubled down on rare and *weird* cars. That bold gamble led to a viral moment that changed the dealership's trajectory. Here’s how it all played out. Interested in…

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Sept. 7, 2024

Japanese automakers battle for supremacy

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Sept. 6, 2024

Which Dealerships Are in Trouble?

What’s happening with Stellantis is wild. They’ve priced themselves into a corner—and now dealers are stuck with 2023 models that nobody’s buying. The real question: Can Stellantis recover by 2025? Alan Haig of @Haigpartners breaks it down. Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Is This Weird Car Market Recession-Proof?

Are *nostalgic* cars recession proof? Generally, the higher the price tag, the more insulated the market—fewer loans, more cash buyers. Exotics? Fairly recession-resistant But what about a 2000 Acura Type R or a ‘95 Cobra Convertible with just 12 miles? Here’s what Andrew Glaser of @vantageautothecollection discovered. Interested in our…

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Sept. 5, 2024

Bring a Trailer King: The Largest Seller of Interesting, Odd and Weird Cars in America!

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Andrew Glaser, CEO of Vantage Auto, where we discuss: How he became the #1 seller of interesting, odd, and weird cars in the US, making millions from nostalgia, striking gold in an Indiana barn and much more.…

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Sept. 4, 2024

2025 Trends in Car Dealership Roles and Compensation | Car Dealership Guy

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Sept. 3, 2024

How Much Are GMs Really Earning in 2024?

Dealership employee comp plans are changing, big time. Some GMs have taken upto a 40% drop in comp this year, but smaller dealer groups could offer higher upside (and downside) with more variable plans. Interesting how some areas with lower living costs are now seeing higher comp... Steve Adragna at…

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Sept. 3, 2024

Dealership Matchmaker: Demystifying Pay Plans! Top Trends in Automotive Hiring Today

Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Steve Adragna where we discuss: The biggest trends in dealership hiring, Demystifying pay plans, Rise of the $1M manager, Hottest automotive roles and much more. This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you…

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Sept. 2, 2024

Public dealerships profits dropping?!

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Sept. 1, 2024

FTC drops a bombshell on car dealers

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