Auto Dealer Monthly

APR 2013

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PA R T S A ND AC CE S S ORIE S 9OUVE GOT PAPER 7EVE GOT CASH s 0ORTFOLIO !CQUISITIONS s &LOW; 0ROGRAMS s #OMPLIANCE 0RODUCTS 1-800-994-0898 WWWSFGlNANCECOM 18 Let���s talk. Where Relationships and Integrity Matter. AUTO DE ALE R MONTHLY ��� APRIL 2013 ��������������������>������������������>>W Venchurs Vehicle Systems specializes in creating ready-to-assemble equipment packages dealers can sell to consumers. The company also provides dealers with display vehicles like this Toyota FJ Cruiser. hicle Tracking System (EVTS) developed by Mopar, the accessories division of the Chrysler Group. Hook says the product penetrates at a 50 to 60 percent clip each month. He adds that the product���s three protection packages Mopar allows his F&I; ofce to upsell, which can include anything from a one-year service plan to concierge services and 24/7 emergency dispatch, also provide a boost to his dealership���s bottom line. Te device ofers GPS tracking to help customers recover a stolen vehicle as well as track other vehicle behavior. For example, if a young driver exceeds 60 mph, the system will send an e-mail noting the fast driving, Hook says. Te EVTS also has been a boon for the dealership, because it can signal if there���s a vehicle being driven of the lot when it shouldn���t be. It also notifes Hook if a vehicle is being driven beyond a preset circumference. In February, All American, which consistently ranks in the Top 10 for Ram truck sales nationwide, averaged about $660 per vehicle in parts and accessory sales. Tat added up to $47,000 in additional revenue BUILD LASTING VALUE ^���������������������������������������������������������������������������� ������������������������������������������������������������ ���������������� d���� �������������� ���������������������������������� ������ ����������������������

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