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How to break the F&I stereotype

Finance
(AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ILLUSTRATION)
ND
By:
Nancy Dunham
February 20, 2019 04:00 PM

Many F&I managers take a consultative approach with customers. Still, some customers enter dealerships convinced stereotypical — fast-talking, deal-padding — salespeople are ready to pounce.

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