Providers & Administrators, 1st Qtr 2019

4 P A 1ST QTR 2019 VISIT WWW PROVIDERS ADMINISTRATORS COM FOR UP TO DATE INDUSTRY NEWS LoJack Launches Integrated Inventory Connected Car Solution IRVINE Calif LoJack div CalAmp announced the launch of a fully integrated single device solution that combines the companys stolen vehicle recovery technology with an integrated telematics core to support lot management for auto dealers and connectedcar services for consumers LoJack is also kicking off new business models and sales incentives to help dealers increase customer penetration drive greater per vehicle revenue and improve customer satisfaction The all in one LoJack solution makes it easier than ever before for dealers to streamline inventory management while delivering nationwide best inclass SVR and connected car services to their customers said Stephanie Cassi vice president of sales for LoJack With LotSmart dealers can actively monitor the location and operational status of their inventory to improve the customer buying experience That same technology sold through to their customer as SureDrive provides peace of mind with SVR and advanced driver safety capabilities that help build a long term customer relationship and drive greater revenue potential The new integration allows dealers to offer driver safety micro services through SureDrive including Crash Boxx instant crash alerts speed alerts multivehicle tracking and trip history according to the announcement Hudco Releases Eighth Edition of CARLAW HANOVER Md CounselorLibrary com announced the release of an updated CARLAW F I Legal Desk Book Winner of the Axiom Business Book Award the 390 page eighth edition of CARLAW gives readers 363 things to know about auto marine and RV dealer finance laws and regulations Authored by Thomas B Hudson Michael A Benoit Ralph J Rohner and the attorneys at Hudson Cook LLP this new edition reflects the latest updates to the federal laws and regulations affecting F I practices Using a straightforward Q A design the book seeks to address many of the everyday compliance issues dealers face and includes links to the actual laws and regulations discussed in each chapter The book has been designated as the official textbook for the Association of Finance Insurance Professionals and endorsed by the Reynolds and Reynolds company which will host a book signing featuring Hudson and Benoit at NADA Show 2019 Reynolds and Reynolds director of compliance Terrence J OLoughlin described the book as indispensable to anyone working in an F I related segment of the auto industry Doctors have the Physicians Desk Reference lawyers have Blacks Dictionary and engineers use the Fundamentals of Engineering OLoughlin wrote For practitioners involved in finance and insurance the F I Legal Desk Book is just such a book and is a must for a true F I professional I personally keep it close at hand DEPT IN THE INDUSTRY Auto Mate Integrates With Jaguar Land Rover ALBANY N Y Auto Mate Dealership Systems has successfully completed all DMS integrations with Jaguar Land Rovers JLR dealer communications platform the company announced Executives said the interfaces allow JLR franchise dealerships to expedite critical transaction processes to and from the manufacturer while significantly reducing data errors These integrations streamline OEM communications and will save JLR dealers valuable administrative time said Mike Esposito president and CEO of Auto Mate Additionally the integrations will greatly enhance the appeal of our DMS to JLR dealers who are exploring alternative options JLR dealers can now seamlessly transfer and receive OEM communications through their DMS including repair orders for warranty claim transmit parts order and parts return transmit and financial statements among others and the completed interfaces connect AMPS modules to JLR via a web based portal expediting the transfer of business critical information all according to the announcement Zurich Advantage and Zurich University Debuted at NADA SCHAUMBURG Ill F I products and training provider Zurich North America showcased new direct marketing and service lane technology and updates to its training portal at the 2019 NADA the company announced The new solutions include a robust direct marketing program to help auto dealers sell vehicle service contracts and other F I products to car buyers who did not elect to purchase at the time of sale or whose existing vehicle service contracts are approaching expiration The company also has created Zurich University to house its entire menu of interactive online training modules for auto dealership employees On the portal they can find new offerings such as F I sales training and the online components of Service Advisor Training with Steve Shaw as well as existing compliance training modules all according to the announcement Our customers have asked for multiple training platforms Santivasi said In response we are delivering with online opportunities Our in person Service Advisor Training with Steve Shaw and our renowned F I seminars also add value for our automotive dealer customers