This weekend, one of my co-workers invited us over for a birthday party. It was nice to get together outside of work and to enjoy the friendships we’ve developed over the years. Not all of the Volvo Boys were able to attend, but we did get three of us together for a group photo. Thanks for…
How Good is Volvo’s Safe+Sound Warranty?
Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs Infiniti FX35
You’ve narrowed it down to two vehicles. The only problem is that the two are radically different. One has plenty of bling, sportiness, and style. The other has safety, comfort, and practicality written all over it. Which do you choose? That’s not always an easy question to answer. So, let’s do a simple comparison to…
Too Many Cars!
Print “Too Many Cars!” I ran into a problem today. Two Certified, Pre-Owned Volvos came back from the detail shop and there was no room for them in the front row! We’re starting a second row already! The problem is that we have more cars than we know what to do with. That means that…
Movin’ on up!
Remember the Jefferson’s sitcom back in the 1970-80’s? The theme song gave the idea that the main character had finally made it up the ladder of success with the phrase, “Movin’ on up!” That song always comes to mind when someone gets a promotion, a new car, or something special. To be honest, I don’t really…
Balloons do the trick!
When things are slow at the dealership, this is how we try to attract more customers. Notice the string of small balloons in the upper right hand corner. Eddie tied five balloons end to end to attract more attention. Sunnyside Nissan (across the street from us) also put up balloons. BUT WE WIN WITH THE…
2010 Buick LaCrosse
The new 2010 Buick LaCrosse is going to bring in new customers!
Website Grader
Wouldn’t it be nice if all you had to do was put out a shingle and people flocked into the dealership? Those days are gone (if they were ever here). But thankfully, the internet has given average people the ability to reach a larger audience. Take my sales website, andyrupert.com, for instance. After only nine…
Consequences for Chrysler?
Shifting blame for Chrysler’s failure to the dealer body was childish, and the callous manner in which they dismissed their long-time partners was cowardly. To divert attention from their own failures, management’s perfidious punks in pinstripes approached the Congressional bailout altar and offered the 789 dealers as sacrificial scapegoats. Chrysler will suffer lasting consequences for…
Honda’s Impossible Dream
My first car job was at a Honda dealership in Dublin, Ohio. It lasted for the summer before I moved to Wisconsin to finish my college degree. All I did was oil changes and warranty work, but it was enough to convince me that Hondas were the greatest cars on earth. And at that time (early…