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C D K Brings N A D A to You.

CDK Brings NADA to You

A winter storm may have shut down flights around the country during the last week in January but it didn’t...
4 Min Read•Feb 5•CDK Global
Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?

Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?

Inflation is hurting everyone. According to a recent Gallup poll, more than 40% of Americans named inflation as the top...
3 Min Read•Feb 5•CDK Global
Why Your Dealership Needs to Prioritize Tire Sales.

Why Your Dealership Needs To Prioritize Tire Sales

Tire sales represent an opportunity to drive additional Service revenue and highlight the convenience and quality of work performed at...
3 Min Read•Feb 4•CDK Global
Moods Bright During January Car Sales

Moods Bright During January Car Sales

The automotive landscape may look different as the calendar flips to February, but last month saw car steady car sales...
3 Min Read•Feb 3•David Thomas
Five Questions to Ask When Selecting Your D M S Provider.

5 Questions To Ask When Selecting Your DMS Provider

Selecting the right dealership management system (DMS) can be a daunting task, given the number of options and the complexity...
3 Min Read•Jan 30•David Thomas
The Inside Scoop on the C D K Automotive Commerce Collab.

The Inside Scoop on the CDK Automotive Commerce Collab

The rise of point-and-click car buying pioneered by Tesla has traditional brands working hard to deliver a similar online experience...
4 Min Read•Jan 27•CDK Global
The 10 Commandments of Used Vehicle Inventory Management

The 10 Commandments of Used Vehicle Inventory Management

If you have it, they’ll come — the right car that is. Car dealerships run on inventory and without it,...
1 Min Read•Jan 23•CDK Global
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