Performance Paramount for Tires

Survey finds traction and handling issues in particular will send consumers dashing to the competition.

NAC Adds New VSC, Ancillaries, Loyalty to Powersports Suite

National Auto Care announced the addition of an exclusionary VSC, GAP, tire and wheel, theft, and a loyalty program to its powersports F&I product offerings.

CNA National Distributed More Than $41M to Dealers in 2017

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — CNA National Warranty Corp. (CNAN) returned more than $41 million to dealers across the United States last year through its various participation programs, bringing its inception-to-date total to more than $452 million. “This marks the third consecutive year that we have paid out more than $40 million to our dealers,” said CNAN ... Read More »

Dent Wizard Rolls Out New F&I Programs

ST. LOUIS – Dent Wizard International is expanding beyond the appearance protection menu offerings it’s known for with the introduction of three new F&I programs. The new lineup begins with AlwaysNu, which features base coverage for road hazard tire-and-wheel, cosmetic wheel repair, roadside assistance service and rental car reimbursement of up to $50 per day. ... Read More »

Diamondbrite N.A. Now Approved Provider on Universal Lenders’ The Zero Plan

OAK PARK, Ill. — Environmental protection products distributor Diamondbrite N.A. and Universal Lenders LLC, creator of The Zero Plan, announce that they will be working together to offer financing solutions to auto dealers. According to officials, the partnership will allow dealers to provide their customers who purchase Diamondbrite N.A. products, including lifetime warranted paint, fabric, ... Read More »

Dent Zone Forms New Product Division

IRVING, Texas — Dent Zone Companies announced the creation of AutoBodyguard Inc., a new division offering a complete line of automotive appearance programs and vehicle protection products. The new brand will offer interior and exterior vehicle protection, as well as tire-and-wheel protection, windshield, automobile deductible reimbursement and paintless dent repair. “The creation of this division ... Read More »

Wise F&I Launches an Automotive Tire & Wheel Program

Wise F&I is expanding their product suite to include TIREWise, an automotive tire and wheel protection program. A tire and wheel protection program helps to cover consumers from the expense of road hazard damage to their tires and wheels (rims). Road hazard damage can be caused by hitting a pothole, running over a nail or hitting debris ... Read More »

EasyCare Releases Full Suite of RV-Geared F&I Benefits

Dent Wizard Adds Project Manager to Wheel Remanufacturing Team

St. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International has appointed Ben Ashby as project manager for the company’s growing wheel remanufacturing business. In this newly-created role, Ashby will provide ongoing operational support and technical training for Dent Wizard’s wheel repair centers in St. Louis, Phoenix and New England. Ashby will work from Dent Wizard’s St. Louis headquarters, ... Read More »

F&I and Showroom Launches 2014 F&Idol Contest

TORRANCE, Calif. — F&I and Showroom is now accepting entries for the IAS-sponsored F&Idol video contest. The deadline to submit is Aug. 20. This year’s contest will be broken up into two parts, with the second phase launching at Industry Summit 2014, scheduled for Sept. 8-10 at the Paris Las Vegas. Categories and contest rules ... Read More »