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Articlesby Gil Van OverJune 20, 2024

Unwanted Answers to Compliance Questions

Some practices are better left undone at the dealership, for its, and the consumer's, good.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 24, 2024

The Federales Are Back in the Rebate Game

First it was Cash for Clunkers, now it is EV tax credits. Here the Federales go again.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverFebruary 1, 2024

Kink or No-Kink

There’s no room for 'kinkiness' in the F&I department.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 28, 2023

An Unlikely Compliance Model

Look west for a state that's tried and tested a structure worth following.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 20, 2023

Shortcuts and Compliance Are Not Friends

Don’t let process shortcuts short-circuit all the hard work your dealer has put in to make their dealership the success it is today.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 20, 2023

Paystub: Real or Fake?

Follow these steps to have confidence in what you're dealing with.

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ACE Spaceby Gil Van OverApril 14, 2022

Unloading the Fair Credit Program

Compliance expert examines the Fair Credit Program and its influence on dealers.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJanuary 19, 2022

Create a Compliance Test for Interviews

You can create a simple test deal file and pop quiz to administer during the interview process that will tell you how compliant the applicant really is, vis-a-vis your compliance standards.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 29, 2021

Pricing for Fun and Profit

Implementing pricing guidelines is not a guarantee that the regulators will stay away, but properly implemented and managed, it should provide a plausible defense of your F&I pricing practices.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 14, 2021

Here We Go Again

As we enter a new administration, dealers will need to continue navigating new sales processes while also reverting their attention to risk management and government regulators. Let’s take a look at the likely highest risk areas and discuss a plan to mitigate them.

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