Successful F&I In Your Dealership
Successful F&I In Your Dealership
AGENDA
• Brazil Culture/American Culture
• History of F&I in the U.S.
• Opportunity in F&I is as big as the Blue Sky
• Change
• F&I and the Dealership
• Implementation
• Q&A
• A Cultura Brasileira/ A Cultura Americana
• A História do F&I Nos EUA
• A Oportunidade em F & I é ilimitada
• Mudança
• O F&I e a Concessionária
• Implementação
• Perguntas e Repostas
PRESENTERS
• Jim McDavid • Founder/CEO/VP
• The McDavid Group • MobiDrives • Rocky Top Chrysler Dodge Jeep
• Mario Murgado
• Owner • Brickell Motors - Miami, FL
• J.R. Caporal • CEO/Owner
• MegaDealer Network Development • Compre Já Seminovos
BRAZIL CULTURE X A CULTURA AMERICANA
A Cultura Brasileira A Cultura Americana
BRAZIL CULTURE X A CULTURA AMERICANA
BRAZIL CULTURE X A CULTURA AMERICANA
Although we pursue the common financial goals, there are a number of differences in how we approach our business models. • Credit submission/approval & spot delivery • Fixed Operations • Demonstrators • The delivery
BRAZIL CULTURE A CULTURA AMERICANA
Although we pursue the common financial goals, there are a number of differences in how we approach our business models. • Credit submission/approval & spot delivery • Fixed Operations • Demonstrators • The delivery • And YES, F&I Process
Customer Dynamics: Auto Retail 3.0 Retail Evolution is Accelerating
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Retail 2.0 Retail 3.0
The first 110 years 1995 to 2007 2008 to…
• Relative retail process stasis; Customers tended to shop closest dealer
• Experience dominated by the dealer
§ Internet comes to retail; widely adopted by shoppers
§ Shift in power from the dealership to customers
§ iPhones, Smartphones and Apps create fast, mobile knowledge creates greater transparency
§ Social media furthers customer power in shopping
Retail 1.0
JD Powers
AND ASSOCIATES
HISTORY of F&I in U.S.
A CULTURA AMERICANA
F&I Then • Began in early 60’s* • One or two products • 12 month factory
warranty • Limited connectivity to
gain access to credit ratings for approval
• Paperwork was time consuming
A CULTURA AMERICANA F&I Now • Many products/insurance • Dealers tailor offerings • Average factory warranty is
36/36 • Some factory warranty cover
60/60 • Many systems to integrate
lenders • Paperwork completed in minutes
(Printing)
A CULTURA AMERICANA
F&I Now • 50 Years of trial and error • F&I Methods have
evolved • F&I Products are driven
to engage and protect the customers
• The “sell at all cost” mentality has given way to “retain the customer”
OPPORTUNITY IN F&I
• Financial Impact
• Sales Process + F&I Process = Customer Satisfaction
• Customer Satisfaction = Customer Retention
DSB YTD % 2011% AVG. PRU 2011 P/Totals 2011 I/Totals 2012 Goals 2012 Goals 2012 P/Goals Extended Warranty 52% 44% $510 740 $377,644 55% $505,226 990
Maintenance 3% 5% $195 76 $14,873 10% $35,226 180 GAP 26% 26% $415 339 $140,820 35% $261,702 630 PVR $1,100 $981 $981. $1,161
Units Sold N/U 309 1672 1672 1800 F&I Income $339,988 $1,640,273 $1,640,273 $2,090,511
OPPORTUNITY IN F&I
• Controlling the Customer
• Controlling the Sale
• Retention Products
• And YES, Making Money
CHANGE
• Leveraging the U.S. Experience Into the Brazilian Culture
• The “Right Change” is “Good Change”
• Change requires Dealer Commitment
• Change requires Perseverance
• Everyone must see the ‘The Win’ in change • Customers
• Salesman
• Managers
• Dealer
F&I and the Dealership
• Sales – F&I – Service • The Art of ‘Controlling the Customer’ • Maximizing Dealership Income • F&I Process
• One stop shop
• Products should benefit both the customer and the dealer • Provide products that bring value to the customer • Provide products that drive the customer back to the dealership for their servicing
needs
• The importance of Pay Plans & Incentives
Implementation How do you Implement a successful F&I department in your dealership? • Starts with ‘Dealer Commitment’
• Management Buy-In
• Right People – Right Position – Right Process
• Benchmarking
• Training and Ongoing Support
• Setting a defined Time-Line (30 -60 -90 days)
• Inspect What You Expect
• Did I mention ‘DEALER COMMITMENT’
RECAP Successful F&I in your dealership
Implementing a successful F&I Department provides immediate:
• Impact on Gross & Net Profit
• Long-Term Customer retention
• Additional Service Traffic
• Improved Customer Satisfaction
• Control of your customer
Q&A PANEL • Jim McDavid - Founder / CEO
The McDavid Group and MobiDrives Rocky Top Chrysler Jeep Dodge
• Mario Murgado – Owner Brickell Honda, Buick and GMC
• J.R. Caporal – CEO MegaDealer Network Development
• Jorge Moas – CEO Moas Automotive Consulting
• John Leaver – EVP/COO The McDavid Group and MobiDrives
THANK YOU