Auto Dealer Monthly's latest issue has a nice report how Boch Honda in Attleboro, Mass. is finding vehicle leasing is coming back in a big way. www.autobidsonline.com/news/boch_honda.pdf And although I disagree that residuals have to be inordinately high or subvented by the OEM's to have consumer appeal, Boch is still driving shorter trade cycles, increasing customer satisfaction and realizing

Per the local CBS station, Suzuki Cars of McKinney has been dropped by the Better Business Bureau for unethical business practices. A large volume of customer complaints led to a BBB undercover investigation as CBS 11 reports:http://cbs11tv.com/local/Suzuki.Cars.of.2.1379440.htmlIt is stories like this that give dealers everywhere a bad name. And it's a shame.You would think some people would

Our friends at Black Book are starting to see some softening in the red hot pre-owned truck market. They are not sounding the alarm just yet but today voiced concern that a slowdown may be on the horizon.This is important as Black Book has editors strategically placed throughout the country. Each monitors wholesale vehicle auctions and update values in 14 truck and 10 car segments daily. Each day

If you are a Honda Dealer in the Houston Metro area, please consider the following. This prospect has paid $19.99 to submit their bid so they are serious about buying today! Contact me at jcook@autobidsonline.com if you are interested.2010 Honda Odyssey 4dr Wgn Touring w/RES |||amp; NaviExterior Color : not specified / Interior Color : not specifiedOptions( TAFFETA WHITE, STANDARD PAINT, IVORY, SEAT

Now may be one of the best times ever to make a killer deal on a new truck or SUV. CARS has had a tremendous impact on US auto sales and one of the byproducts is a growing supply of trucks and SUV's sitting on dealer lots.How To Make A Great Deal On A New ¾ Ton Truck

It amazes me how some auto dealers still play the game this way. Certainly there is an art to the sale, but the guys at this Dallas area dealership are probably wishing they dealt in a more straight forward and transparent manner. An up comes in ready to buy. He and his wife are dead set on buying a new car and looking to do a Cash for Clunkers trade. They've done their research and know their

Just posted an article about the unintended consequences of Cash for Clunkers / CARS. It's been a short-term boon for franchised new car dealers but will it last and will it come at the expense of others?http://www.articlesbase.com/automotive-articles/cash-for-clunkers-long-term-effects-1097970.html

I just saw an interview with a Dodge dealer in Michigan City. Like many franchised auto dealers, he has already taken in a larger number of "clunker" trades - 13 as of this morning. The report indicated there are many other dealers who have already traded for 30 or more.Do you see the problem yet? There are plenty with the latest Congressional brainchild - but this particular problem is in the