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Dealers Speed Up Sales According to Latest CDK Friction Points Study

Dealers Speed Up Sales According to Latest CDK Friction Points Study

Customer expectations are at an all-time high in the post-pandemic automotive retail industry. Shoppers want more screen time and less...
1 Min Read•Jan 20•CDK Global
A Glossary of F and I Products at Dealerships.

A Glossary of F&I Products at Dealerships

The Finance and Insurance department — better known as the F&I office — is where customers finalize financing, sign auto...
3 Min Read•Jan 16•CDK Global
Convert Phone Ups to Sell More Cars and Drive Loyalty.

Convert Phone Ups To Sell More Cars and Drive Loyalty

In the fast-paced world of car sales, each interaction with a potential customer is a chance to build trust, make...
4 Min Read•Jan 15•Natalia Mischenko
Some Purchase Steps Slip as Car Inventory Booms

Some Purchase Steps Slip As Car Inventory Booms

Car shoppers hit dealerships in droves this December and nearly nine out of 10 (88%) said the purchase experience was...
2 Min Read•Jan 6•David Thomas
Communicating Long Car Parts Delays With Service Customers.

Communicating Long Car Parts Delays With Service Customers

Your Service department is likely accustomed to auto parts delays that stretch far longer than in days past. While many...
4 Min Read•Jan 3•CDK Global
The State of Cybersecurity for Auto Dealerships 2024.

The State of Cybersecurity for Auto Dealerships 2024

In 2024, 35% of auto dealers experienced a cyberattack or incident and 92% said it resulted in a negative financial/operational...
1 Min Read•Dec 30•CDK Global
How Car Dealers Can Communicate Their Community Involvement

How Car Dealers Can Communicate Their Community Involvement

Your car showroom is a beacon for your community and not just because of its well-lit displays. In smaller cities...
4 Min Read•Dec 23•CDK Global
Car Shoppers Battle EV Myths

Car Shoppers Battle EV Myths

Once you go electric, you stay electric. At least that’s what electric vehicle drivers indicated in a CDK study earlier...
2 Min Read•Dec 19•CDK Global
C D K Global Research Year in Review.

CDK Global Research Year in Review

Each year CDK produces an array of class-leading research to help dealers better understand their customers, their employees and the...
4 Min Read•Dec 16•CDK Global
The R O I of modern Retail.

The ROI of Modern Retail

It’s old news that consumers today browse and research potential vehicle purchases online before coming into a car dealership. Ninety-five...
2 Min Read•Dec 9•Brooke Wilson
Community College Recruitment Strategies for Your Dealership.

Community College Recruitment Strategies for Your Dealership

Recruiting people to staff entry-level positions at your dealership can be a challenge. Rather than posting a “help wanted” ad...
3 Min Read•Dec 6•CDK Global
Dealers Deliver on Customer Experience in November

Dealers Deliver on Customer Experience in November

Inventories hit some of their highest levels in years last month and the ability to find the car they wanted...
3 Min Read•Dec 2•David Thomas