Insignia customers, you are about to be upgraded.
Insignia's OnTrack 1.0 will release on August 7 and you’re going to love what you see. A sleek, modern new interface that’s easier to navigate because you deserve it. We’re proud to introduce OnTrack to our Toyota dealers who number close to 20% of TMS stores. This is our first step towards a complete revamping of the system to more closely align with your showroom process.
You read that right--when our customers give us feedback on what isn’t working in real-life accessory presentations, what would make vehicle personalization sales that much better, and what this system looks like in a perfect world, we listen.
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Successful dealerships do not sell vehicle personalization.
No, dealers with millions in added front-end gross are not made up of smooth-talking accessory managers. High volume personalization profit centers aren't giving anything away, using gimmick advertising, or bulldozing weary car buyers. Dealerships climbing the ladder in the accessory business are simply educating every customer on the options available to enhance, protect, and prolong their vehicle, all with an affordable monthly payment.
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So how different are Millenial consumers' spending habits when compared to the Boomer or Silent generation? Research says Millennials aren’t spending as much as their grandparents. It’s getting close, though.
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Accessory News
*updated 12/20/2021
Everyone remembers the famous line from the movie Boiler Room, "Always be closing." Sounds good in theory—is it practical? You have to be creative as a dealership and use practical knowledge to improve your sales closing ratio. Here are five car sales tips to help with closing a deal. The following clever ideas are simple and easy to apply to increase vehicle sales and improve your car sales technique!
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Reducing Turnover
Young people are excited about accessories and car brands are taking note. Hyundai Motor America announced they would be rolling out about 30 accessories on their models, starting with the Veloster. Usually, each model only has about 12 to 15 accessories.
Cars like the Veloster, and the Hyundai Elantra coupe, have strong appeal to the younger generation who are intrigued with personalization. Hyundai offers Veloster body graphics, interior lighting kits, bigger stereos, and more.
Take note of Hyundai and make sure you have a nice lineup of OEM accessories that appeal to the younger generation. Here are ten car accessories that are popular among the younger generation.
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In order to promote products and services in the dealership, many dealers invest heavily in elaborate displays like a kiosk. In theory, it's cool. It probably even looks good sitting in your showroom--but as a stand-alone display, it lacks the valuable influence of a trained salesperson.
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As another way to show our commitment to helping you make more by selling accessories, Insignia Group provides easy-to-use word track examples. The use of these word tracks can help you verbally transition from the sale of the vehicle to selling accessories. Getting to know your customer during the car buying experience will help you understand their lifestyle, making it easier to determine what accessories are the best fit.
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DVDs in the family minivan almost seem like a must have these days, particularly for families with young children. How do you convince customers to get their DVD players installed at the dealership, rather than purchasing on eBay? Here is a word track to point out the benefits of headrest DVD systems installed at the dealership.
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We know the importance of selling auto accessories and how doing so can dramatically increase dealership profits. Now that you have decided to start selling accessories, the next logical question is, “Well, which auto accessories should I sell?”
While the possibilities are virtually endless, here are 5 ideas to get you started:
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Improve CSI,
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