Tactics to Fight Tariff, Turndown, and Traffic Margin Squeeze By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, April 2, 2025 The general narrow-minded focus we all suffer in conducting our day-to-day job tasks helps us forget and neglect the basics of the car business we need to remember. Consider
Rapid Recon Connects with Industry Leaders at NADA New Orleans By Anthony Greenhalgh Jan. 24th, 2025 The NADA Show in New Orleans provided an incredible platform for Rapid Recon to connect with industry professionals and showcase how collaboration drives dealership efficiency and success. Engaging with
No More Scan-and-Pray Trade-in Losses By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, February, 2025 Following their visits to NADA last month, we have a more thankful nation of car dealers. For many reasons, optimism is strong for a healthy 2025. S&P Global Mobility projects 16.2 million new-vehicle sales
Five Opportunities to Improve Sales Efficiency and Cash Flow Now By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, January 2025 When I write about efficiency, I don’t mean cost-cutting or belt-tightening. I mean growing sales margins, making more confident trade appraisals, and working the used car operation to increase
From Trust to Transactions: How Transparency Makes Your Vehicle Shine By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, December 2024 The used car market is more competitive than ever, and dealerships must stand out. Buyers now compare vehicles across platforms, scrutinizing every detail. Transparency has become essential to
Maximizing profit per vehicle: Proven strategies for reducing T2L and enhancing recon efficiency By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, December 2024 First and Foremost Rapid Recon VinSight will protect your profit for New Car Sales with trades and all Used Car Sales. VinSight is a plug & play
Cut the Clutter: Boost Efficiency with Standardization and Clear Communication in Reconditioning By Anthony Martinez AutoSuccess, November 2024 Value-Added Time vs. Non-Value-Added Time Wasted time comes in many forms. Whether it’s the extra steps a technician takes moving from point A to point B, or
Creating Predictable Profit in a Volatile Automotive Market By Dennis McGinn, Founder & CEO of Rapid Recon AutoSuccess, October 2024 In 2024, dealerships face a challenging landscape, with revenue and new car sales on the decline. As profit margins tighten, managing profitability has become more crucial
The First and Most Crucial Step to Profitable Used Cars By Dennis McGinn, Founder and CEO of Rapid Recon AutoSuccess, September 2024 In today’s evolving automotive industry, efficient reconditioning is more essential than ever for maximizing profitability. Rising interest rates and shifting inventory dynamics make it
Optimizing the PDI Process: Key to Fast New Car Sales in a Surplus Market By Dennis McGinn, Founder & CEO of Rapid Recon AutoSuccess, August 2024 During the coronavirus pandemic, inventory was historically low, and customers frequently paid above MSRP and financed cars at higher interest
