Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
Jim Fitzpatrick
31 episodes
12 hours ago
We sit down with Paul Brown to relaunch F&I Today and dig into what modern F&I should look like post‑COVID. From digital menus to staffing ratios, we share practical ways to protect profit, reduce chargebacks, and raise CSI without sacrificing speed. • Why the final F&I conversation shapes long‑term loyalty • How to use digital tools and remote closes to increase trust • Presenting a complete menu to every customer • Turning customer preferences into higher PVR and fewer chargeba...
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We sit down with Paul Brown to relaunch F&I Today and dig into what modern F&I should look like post‑COVID. From digital menus to staffing ratios, we share practical ways to protect profit, reduce chargebacks, and raise CSI without sacrificing speed. • Why the final F&I conversation shapes long‑term loyalty • How to use digital tools and remote closes to increase trust • Presenting a complete menu to every customer • Turning customer preferences into higher PVR and fewer chargeba...
Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
13 minutes
1 week ago
Election, Inventory, And EV Reality Check
We unpack how policy, pricing, and supply shape dealer performance, from tariffs and rates to EV credits and the tech talent gap. Tom Maoli shares blunt insights on inventory discipline, service-led profit, and why hybrids may outpace EVs in the near term. • Political shifts in New Jersey and business impact • Tight inventory strategy and margin discipline • Service demand surge driven by aging fleets • Inflation pressure, tariffs, and interest rates • China tariffs, AI chips, and tech suppl...
Inside Automotive with Jim Fitzpatrick, powered by CBT News
We sit down with Paul Brown to relaunch F&I Today and dig into what modern F&I should look like post‑COVID. From digital menus to staffing ratios, we share practical ways to protect profit, reduce chargebacks, and raise CSI without sacrificing speed. • Why the final F&I conversation shapes long‑term loyalty • How to use digital tools and remote closes to increase trust • Presenting a complete menu to every customer • Turning customer preferences into higher PVR and fewer chargeba...
