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  1. Patrick80639

    New Internet Manager looking for resources

    The simplest way is to use the Car Values on Cargurus. That's what many of your pre-owned customers will be looking at, so might as well be on the same page as them. Be sure to keep in mind the value your franchise adds as you look at your independent competition's pricing, though.
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    AutoCheck vs CarFax - Which are you using?

    Autocheck is a must-have for us as we have a couple subprime lenders that will not finance vehicles with frame damage. If frame is called at the auction, it'll show up immediately on Autocheck. Carfax is a different story, it can take weeks if it even shows up at all. Learned that lesson the...
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    Reaching a human being at cars.com

    Just an update, got a call form my rep yesterday. He was on vacation, so that explains it! Just a matter of our wires crossed, it happens and is totally understandable. I've been contacted today by several people at cars.com and really appreciate all the help on this matter. Everyone has been...
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    Reaching a human being at cars.com

    Very good question, Jeff. In my area cars.com is indeed paired with our local newspaper. However, I have my rep's name and phone number and he simply isn't returning my calls. I figured I could at least speak to someone at cars.com about this, I've called them at their number listed in their...
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    Reaching a human being at cars.com

    I need a copy of our contract with cars.com, I've called my rep several times over the last 3 days to no avail, left 3 voicemails with their dealer 800 line and no one has gotten back to me. Does anyone have a direct line to someone I can talk to there? Is there a cars.com rep lurking on these...
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    Offer to be a Wholesaler?

    I just got an offer from a friend at another dealer, wants me to jump on board as a wholesaler. This position has always intrigued me, but I also have known some people to go that route to failure, more so since '09. Does anyone have any insights they would like to please share? FWIW, I'm...
  7. Patrick80639

    Personal facebook usage

    My usage has dropped down to weekly. I only have a couple friends that post updates on a daily basis as well. I'm wondering if it's headed down the same path as myspace?
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    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    How are you guys getting links back to your site on your craiglist ads without being ghosted? That's one thing I haven't had much luck with.
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    How much should I charge dealers for buyers?

    Sounds too much like a broker service. The auto group I work for has a a general rule prohibiting doing business with brokers. However, if you do find dealers willing to work with you, I think it would be reasonable to expect whatever thier regular bird dog is. Ours can vary between $100-200...
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    ReyRey Contact Management issue: Skating someone and erasing the evidence?

    Thanks for the suggestion Deliala, we gave it a try but no luck. Looks like it's a lost cause? :thinker:
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    ReyRey Contact Management issue: Skating someone and erasing the evidence?

    Just had an issue brought up to me concerning our CRM, ReyRey Contact Management. I'll try to make the story as concise as possible. Salesman A helps a customer who is in service, does not sell him a car at the time. Afterwards, he searches and finds client in contact management, adds a new...
  12. Patrick80639

    Did you get an iPad? Is it a game changer?

    I'm pretty sure Nettrak requires internet explorer.
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    Advice on Craigslist ad posting services

    I've heard Craigslist is cracking down. Just had one of my accounts blacklisted last week. Worst part is Craigslist will keep letting you post, but none of your ads actually get online where people can see it. Didn't realize it until I actually did a search for my ads and couldn't find anything...
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    Does your brand think like a retailer ?

    The only recent change in incentives with Toyota in my region is 2.9% APR for 60 mos. on CPO Camrys and Corollas. Otherwise, it's pretty much the same specials they've been running since the recall. Toyota is a lot like Honda, it seems to take 2-3 months before they react to the market and...
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    Competing against cash for clunkers record sales

    June for us was pretty lackluster. I've been thinking a lot about July and August as well. This will be the first "real" summer in the new economy. In '08 our world hadn't completely turned upside down yet (it was getting there, though) and then last year we had C4C to negate things. Anxious...
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    Domain name recommendations?

    I too like prestonbuickgmc.com the best. I'd stay away from the hyphenated site, way too many people would go to prestongm.com by mistake. Remember, it's all about accommodating the lowest common denominator. :)
  17. Patrick80639

    I love shopping my competitors and non competitors -

    Thanks for the insights, all. I'll guess I'll just have to agree to disagree. I guess we all have different strategies and standards. I'll just leave it at that.
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    I love shopping my competitors and non competitors -

    Can you please share with us what exactly you learned from this endeavor that you did not already know? While you're at it, I'd also please like to know why you believe a salesperson who is paid on commision should participate in your quest for knowledge while they are on the clock trying to...
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    I love shopping my competitors and non competitors -

    Good job you for wasting those ISM's time. Cute.