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There are many benefits that can be reaped from buying a used car. Not only are used cars cheaper, but they also depreciate at a slower rate. However, you will have to take special care in order to avoid getting a lemon.

Comparison Shopping

It is not a…

With new cars now costing an average of $25,499, it’s important for drivers to protect their investment with a warranty and insurance. But if you’re planning to a buy a car in the near future, you should follow some tips to save money on these protection services. Although warranties and…

As technology evolves, so must our approach to advertising and marketing. To thrive in the face of competition, we must adapt or die. But what can we learn from our old ways?

When we move from one medium to the next, we can find valuable lessons within the reasons we adopt a technology in the first place. Let’s take a look at how media has evolved over time and how you can use these insights to hone your marketing strategy.…

In these days, many people are faces the financial crises in their business. In this situation, they need the cash in an emergency to protect their condition. Then, they want to take a quick loan from the lenders and fulfill the financial crises. Most of the time, people take a loan for home, car, education loan and other personal purposes. In the market, there are different loan lenders that provide the loans to customers. The…

Dealers using the new AuctionACCESS Mobile App will be eligible for discounted Black Book Digital

Black Book, a division of Hearst that provides industry-leading used vehicle valuation and residual value forecast solutions, announced today it has partnered with AuctionACCESS, a leading dealer…

Safety behind the wheel is one of the most important things in the world. Drivers need to keep their brakes in outstanding working order. They need to pay attention to the condition of their windshields as well. If you notice that your windshield is on its last legs, replacement is of…

Study after study finds that word-of-mouth is the single greatest influencer when it comes to marketing. Providing a consistently excellent customer experience, then having those customers go out and tell their family and friends about it is the marketer’s holy grail. According to many, it’s perhaps the easiest and…

Is your blog proving to be quite beneficial to your business and performing to its fullest potential? If you are a newcomer to the art of blogging, here are some effective strategies suggested by experts for using your blog and obtaining effective SEO gains. Every business or company believes in blogging for connecting and engaging with their target audience effectively. Unfortunately, not many of the organizations are able to completely capitalize on the content of their blogs for boosting…

Your engine’s oil is critical to ensuring your vehicle runs smoothly and that parts don’t wear because of extra friction. Understanding that, it follows that it is important to understand the differences in oil, and how these might impact your vehicle, the signs that you have a problem, and how serious that problem might be.

Pay attention to when an oil change is due

Whether you work with a regular mechanic or have your oil…

If you drive an older vehicle, you can spruce up your ride so that it looks and feels brand-new again. Even a few simple improvements can make a difference and help you become more confident while on the road. Following these five easy tips will make your old car seem…

Recently Facebook announced that it will stop using data from third-party data aggregators to supplement its own data that it uses for ad targeting. What does this mean for car dealers?

Until this announcement, Facebook collected data from three sources which it used to accurately target…

According to Black Book® data, the average price of a used vehicle for model years 2012-2016 depreciated in value by -0.4%, an improvement from February’s level of -1.1% due to a continued stronger-than-expected spring selling season. Cars increased in value by +0.6%, while trucks decreased -1.1%. All vehicles are averaging a 12-month change of -15.0%.

For the second-straight month, Sub-Compact Luxury CUVs showed the largest depreciation in March at -2.6% (February showed -2.8%).…

Men and women communicate in different ways and have different expectations when buying a car. Therefore, it’s critical to incorporate different contact strategies into your communication methods with your women customers.

1. Know the difference between talking and communicating. There’s a big difference between talking to and communicating with women. Communication builds trust, and trust matters to women. In fact, trust ranks as the #1 reason women choose their…

If you have recently been pulled over and received a traffic citation, it is important that you at least consider hiring a lawyer to help you fight it. There are all kinds of circumstances in which hiring a traffic lawyer can be a good idea, and you will need to know what they are. These professionals could help your situation in a number of ways.

Reducing the Amount

One reason to hire a traffic lawyer in Chicago for…

Dealerships can expect higher performing placements and faster turnaround…

Lease Approval Ratings Continue to Improve in March Following Steady Monthly Approval Increases in Q1

Swapalease.com, the nation’s largest car lease marketplace, reports car lease credit applicants registered a 67.3% approval rate in March, a rise from the February rate of 65.2%.

March experienced a higher number of applicants with qualifications that led to more approvals for taking over another…

As an industry, we’re witnessing the largest shift and money grab in history -- from the likes of Carvana, Blinker, and Fair, to the possible entrance of Amazon into car buying.

And now, another huge retail company has decided to jump in… but in a way that…

There are some obvious signs that your car is having trouble with its transmission. In some instances, the signs may be a little less obvious or may stem from another issue. You won’t be able to drive your car for very long if your transmission goes out. This may leave you stranded…

At some time, most businesses that survive long enough will need to move locations. Over time, moving is almost as inevitable to business as it is to your personal life.

There are, of course, a number of things that businesses automatically consider, such as price and square footage suitable to their needs, but there are a number of other considerations that should also be…

Urbandale, IA—April 16, 2018—Flick Fusion announced today that Lehel Reeves has joined the company as Director of Partnerships and Business Development. In his new position, Reeves will oversee the creation and management of synergistic partnerships that will raise awareness for Flick Fusion’s leading…