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BDCJune 14, 2026·4 min read
The internet lead response that gets people to show up
Most BDCs send the same 'thanks for your interest' template. Here's the shape of a reply that actually books appointments.
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- DeskMay 30, 2026
The four-square is quietly killing your gross
It's not the desking tool it's the walkthrough. Here's what stores keeping 22%+ front gross do instead.
6 min read - F&IMay 12, 2026
The CARS rule: what your F&I office actually needs to fix
Payment packing, pre-checked add-ons, and the exact language state examiners are flagging in 2026.
7 min read - InventoryApril 24, 2026
Aged inventory: the math most stores skip
Every day a unit sits, it costs you $32. Here's the honest reprice / remerch / wholesale decision tree.
5 min read - Fixed OpsApril 5, 2026
Why your service drive is your best sales channel in 2026
Rate environment stuck high, floor traffic soft, service is the funnel most stores haven't monetized. Here's the playbook.
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