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NAC blogs give you an inside look at the latest information in the F&I and automotive industry.

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Practice for Consistent Performance

F&I Insights

The action of consistency is imperative to the success of the entire customer experience.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
August 1, 2023

Tips to Break into the RV and Powersports Market

All
F&I Insights
Business

As an F&I professional looking to break into the RV and powersports market, here are key tips that will help in your success:

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
June 12, 2023

Are Cars Smart Enough to Avoid Hacking?

Technology
F&I Insights
All

New technology brings new threats, and as vehicles get smarter, data security becomes more of a hot topic.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
April 14, 2023

Technology in the Service Department

Technology
F&I Insights
All

The service department continues to be a valuable resource for dealership revenue and customer experience. In recent years, technology has improved efficiencies for the technician and customer.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
March 17, 2023

How AI Will Affect the Automotive Industry

Technology
Business
F&I Insights
All

It’s no secret that AI development impacts the tech world, but how will it bleed into the automotive space?

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
February 10, 2023

Dealer Tech Revs Up: What to Expect in 2023

F&I Insights
Business
Technology
All

As the new year kicks off, so does new dealership technology. Since the pandemic began in 2020, dealers had to adjust to a new normal.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
January 18, 2023

Educating Consumers on EVs

Technology
Business
All
F&I Insights

Though tech and car enthusiasts welcome EVs with open arms, some consumers are unsure of the long-term reliability and price tag of new, shiny EVs.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
December 9, 2022

RVs and Powersports: Two Heavyweights in Outdoor Recreation Boom

F&I Insights
All
Business

With so much growth in the outdoor market, more RVs and powersport vehicles are being sold every day. Read on to explore the rise in outdoor recreation and what it means for RVs and powersports!

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
November 17, 2022

The Benefits of Pre-Owned Service Agreements

F&I Insights
Business
All

If you want to learn more the benefits of pre-owned service agreements, then keep on reading! We’re going to cover everything you need to know so you can confidently recommend them to your customers!

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
October 20, 2022

Exploring EV Technology

Technology
F&I Insights
All

Electric vehicles (EVs) give drivers a glimpse into the future of cars. Many EVs on the market boast an unapologetically minimalist design, but when you step inside, you’re greeted with technology.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
September 22, 2022

Your Guide to EV Maintenance

Technology
F&I Insights
All

When you think of EVs, a futuristic set of wheels comes to mind - one that requires little maintenance and offers a new world of electrified driving.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
August 30, 2022

How Long Do EV Batteries Last?

All
Technology
F&I Insights

EVs continue to soar in popularity as drivers electrify their commutes. Powered by batteries instead of an internal combustion engine, there is a lot to discover about EV maintenance and longevity.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
August 16, 2022

How Dealerships Can Prepare for the Rise in EVs

F&I Insights
Technology
Business
All

As EVs become more popular on the roads, dealerships will need to adapt their sales and service teams to a future-proof system.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
August 3, 2022

Do EVs Last? Buckle Up and Explore EV Reliability

All
Technology
F&I Insights

As the hype toward EVs continues to rise, what does this mean for consumers? Keep on reading as we deep-dive into EV reliability.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
July 14, 2022

Automotive Year in Review

Business
F&I Insights
Service & Fixed Operations vs. Service & Parts
Technology
All

As Fixed Ops 5 celebrates its first anniversary, we lookback on the last year in the automotive industry.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
May 10, 2022

Best Practices for Achieving Goals

F&I Insights
All

Setting goals is only part of the equation: successfully achieving them requires taking action, asking questions, and getting your team members on board.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
January 31, 2022

Creating a Culture of Unity in Service & F&I

F&I Insights
All

Getting the service and F&I teams focused on the same end goals and helping them work together will lead to a better customer experience and a more profitable future.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
September 16, 2021

The Disconnect Between F&I and Service

F&I Insights
All

It's important that your F&I department doesn't function on its own island; this is for the good of the F&I department and for the store.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
July 12, 2021

Customer Retention - An Introduction

Business
F&I Insights
All

A successful sales climate can be the best time to focus on building customer loyalty and retention at your dealership.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
June 15, 2021

Staying Current Part IV - F&I Product Impacts

F&I Insights
Technology
All

As EVs become more ubiquitous, it’s not just dealers who will have to adapt: product providers will also have to reevaluate some aspects of their strategy in the age of electrification.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
April 29, 2021

Staying Current Part I - A Series on Electric Vehicles

Technology
F&I Insights
All

In this series, we explore the current EV landscape, predictions for and challenges facing its future, and how electrification will impact the larger automotive industry.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
April 8, 2021

Profit Sharing – Know Your Options

Business
F&I Insights
All

The most common participation program types are Retro programs, Dealer-Owned Service Companies and Reinsurance. Choosing the best structure for your business is vital to ensure that you’re getting...

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
March 19, 2020

Millennials Creating Powerful Shifts

F&I Insights
All

Millennial buyers aren’t killing the Powersports industry – they’re simply changing it. Are your F&I offerings keeping up?

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
November 12, 2019

Powered by the Latest Trends

F&I Insights
All

Today’s market has changed the Powersports industry. Are your F&I offerings keeping up?

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
October 28, 2019

Train Profit Right

F&I Insights
Business
All

Why proper F&I training is crucial to help you drive change, profit and opportunity.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
September 9, 2019

What’s Trendy in F&I?

F&I Insights
Business
All

Read up on the next big things in the aftermarket product sector.

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
July 18, 2019

The Rise of Used

F&I Insights
All

Demand for new vehicles may be running on fumes, but used vehicles are expected to have another strong sales year. What’s driving buyers to pre-owned vehicles, and how can dealers capitalize on...

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
June 6, 2019

GAP and Depreciation Protection – Better Together

F&I Insights
All

Customers dealing with a total loss don’t just have big balances on the vehicle they’re buying; many of them have rolled debt from their last vehicle into their new loan balance. Fortunately, there...

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
April 24, 2019

The Benefits of Leasing

F&I Insights
Business
All

After a few years of record sales and rising prices, new vehicle sales are expected to drop in 2019. As dealers and consumers struggle to find opportunities in the new vehicle market, leasing...

NAC Blog
NAC Blog
April 3, 2019