Texting is a must for your Collections Process.
By Chris McIntyre - February 15, 2017

One new feature we added to our robust Collections Module is Two-Way SMS Texting. Two-way texting will be a very powerful tool to add for your collectors. There are a few reasons why you need to add texting to your collections process. Firstly, texting has become the number one way....

Saving Your Documents!
By Chris McIntyre - January 18, 2017

Are you prepared when a regulator shows up to conduct an audit? You may want to think twice about where you put all your documents. Putting all those files into a file cabinet can end with a disorganized, cluttered and hard to navigate mess. When a regulator shows up, you....

Is there an Auto-Loan Bubble and is it Going to Burst?
By Chris McIntyre - September 29, 2016

Car loans have topped $1 Trillion for the first time in history. With loans being over extended and an increase in sales, some analysts are warning of an auto loan bubble. Analysts comparing it to the subprime housing loans that caused the mortgage crisis have noted one marked difference, the....

Buy Here Pay Here: Keys for Continued Success
By Amir Dabiri - August 24, 2016

Whether you’ve measured unit sales, revenue, operating efficiency, or profit; whether focused on retail or wholesale; whether interested in new or used, it was another good year for the automotive industry. According to recent reports, new unit sales in 2015 were up 68 percent from 2009’s total, auto loans outstanding....

Lease Here – Pay Here
By Amir Dabiri - July 6, 2016

Many used car dealers are operating in the Buy Here - Pay Here (BHPH) market currently, but many are missing a great opportunity with Lease Here - Pay Here (LHPH). Here are six reasons why you may want to consider adding LHPH to your business:   1)  LHPH allows the....

Compliance and Your Dealership
By Jennifer Margettes - June 7, 2016

What are your dealership’s Red Flag and Compliance policies? Having a clearly defined policy in regards to compliance laws not only protects your customer’s sensitive information, but it also protects your dealership. One way that Deal Pack Pro assists you in staying compliant is by running an OFAC (Office of....

Auto Thefts Steal Your Sales
By Jennifer Margettes - May 17, 2016

Auto theft! We all think that it can't happen to us, but the reality couldn't be further from the truth. According to a recent study done by the FBI, auto theft is on the rise, leaving auto dealerships increasingly vulnerable. Nearly 41% of stolen vehicles are not returned according to....

Should I Buy Vehicles with Salvage Titles?
By Amir Dabiri - September 8, 2015

Vehicles that have been damaged enough where the costs to repair are more than the actual cash value of the vehicle may have a salvage title. The exact criteria for a vehicle to hold a salvage title varies across states. However, the idea is the same. The title is marked....

Do BHPH dealerships really need a service department?
By Amir Dabiri - August 25, 2015

This is probably a question that circles dealerships every so often: is there another way to offer better service to customers and help the bottom line? It’s a simple question with a simple answer, “Yes” according to some experts. A few good reasons for a service department in today’s market,....

As a Finance Company, how can I track additional amounts held back from the proceeds?
By Amir Dabiri - August 21, 2015

A holdback is used by banks or finance companies that choose to hold back a certain amount when paying a sales company for taking the ownership of an installment car loan. The holdback amount reduces the proceed amount owed to the dealership selling the loan . Holdbacks are sometimes based....