Show Notes
Jonathan Jordan and Jamie Horowitz of JM&A Group dive into the latest uncertainties facing the automotive industry, including the impact of tariffs. Don’t miss strategic insights to help you navigate the changes at your dealership.
For more about our guests, visit their LinkedIn: Jonathan Jordan & Jamie Horowitz
Episode Breakdown 0:00 - Meet our guests! 1:50 - Financial impacts of tariffs in the automotive industry 6:55 - How dealers can reposition F&I products for customers 9:54 - Claims patterns and service contracts patterns 10:48 - Controlling costs at your dealership 12:41 - One of the best tools for customer retention is... 13:54 - Utilizing the service department to sell F&I 16:35 - Streamlining online claims with AI 21:57 - Staying informed and what dealers can do now
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