The world of sales has remained fundamentally the same since the first transaction: you, the seller, must convince someone to buy your product or service. The methods for sales – door to door, by catalog, phone, or online – may have changed, but the basics have not. Selling anything has only gotten tougher lately, with... ...
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It’s the day every parent looks forward to the most: handing over the car keys to their newly-licensed teenage driver. Well…maybe not quite! In fact, for most parents, this moment fills them with fear. Even if you raise the most conscientious, responsible teenager, driving is a skill that takes years of practice to perfect –... ...
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LoJack’s leading GPS technology turns yet another vehicle theft into a successful recovery story. In this recent case, a thief posing as a potential customer entered a dealership and drove off with a 2018 Kia Stinger, valued at $42,000. Fortunately, LoJack’s nationwide GPS solution had been installed and the police were able to locate the... ...
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LoJack’s connected car technology turns two vehicle thefts into successful recoveries. In a recent case, two high-performing vehicles, totaling $180,000, were stolen by a repeat criminal. Fortunately, LoJack’s leading nationwide GPS solution was installed, and the police were able to locate the vehicles hidden at the criminal’s residence. Repeat Car Thief on the Loose On... ...
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The automobile industry has undergone hundreds of changes since its inception in the 19th century. The innovators of the 1860s who created the horseless carriage would undoubtedly be shocked by the luxury vehicles and SUVs driving us around today. Early automobile manufacturing involved manual labor by factory workers on a line – a process pioneered... ...
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Car theft is as significant for a dealer as it is for a private individual. In addition to the lost inventory and revenue, there’s an impact on your insurance, your time (spent working with law enforcement), and your sales floor. You can take every precaution – hiring overnight security guards, maintaining well-lit lots, and getting... ...
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You probably think of your cell phone as something brand new – a completely new creation unique to the 21st century. But did you know that without the car, we might never have invented cell phones? While the smartphone as it exists today is unlike anything else that came before it, the concept of a... ...
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Car theft has been on the rise the last several years, and car dealerships are no exception.[1] Theft accounts for thousands lost in revenue annually for the average dealer – but there are steps you can take to protect your inventory and bring you peace of mind. Security equipment In addition to locking the gates... ...
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Were you planning to buy a car in 2020, but then the pandemic hit? Are you asking yourself, should I buy a car in 2022? Are you wondering if now is the time, with talk of supply chain disruption, chip shortages, and cars stuck in shipping containers around the world? While the last couple years... ...
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For many of us, our car is our most valuable asset. It takes us to and from work, it is the most expensive item we own and are responsible for, and without it, we’d be in a bind. Losing your car suddenly due to costly repairs or overdue maintenance can cause a ripple effect of... ...
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