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Articlesby Gil Van OverFebruary 10, 2026

How Agents Help Dealers Avoid Bust-Out Scams

Update your F&I training program to include the three warning signs of a bust-out, or a nefarious, two-pronged form of bank fraud that leaves dealers and finance sources holding the bag.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJune 20, 2024

Unwanted Answers to Compliance Questions

Some practices are better left undone at the dealership, for its, and the consumer's, good.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverApril 24, 2024

The Federales Are Back in the Rebate Game

First it was Cash for Clunkers, now it is EV tax credits. Here the Federales go again.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverFebruary 1, 2024

Kink or No-Kink

There’s no room for 'kinkiness' in the F&I department.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 28, 2023

An Unlikely Compliance Model

Look west for a state that's tried and tested a structure worth following.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 20, 2023

Shortcuts and Compliance Are Not Friends

Don’t let process shortcuts short-circuit all the hard work your dealer has put in to make their dealership the success it is today.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverDecember 20, 2023

Paystub: Real or Fake?

Follow these steps to have confidence in what you're dealing with.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJuly 21, 2022

The Compliance Bombshell

When hit with the compliance bombshell, you need to understand what compliance means to your client and what exactly you are being asked to do.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverJanuary 19, 2022

Create a Compliance Test for Interviews

You can create a simple test deal file and pop quiz to administer during the interview process that will tell you how compliant the applicant really is, vis-a-vis your compliance standards.

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Articlesby Gil Van OverNovember 30, 2021

Excuses to Deflect Criticism

Don’t let lame excuses for non-compliance derail your dealer’s efforts.

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