Announcements

Making Your Vehicles Stand Out Online
April 2008

Steps on how to differentiate inventory including detailed vehicle data, quality photos, video, unique vehicle options and vehicle history reports.  Glen Garvin, General Manager of Dealer Specialties, incorporates best practices for making vehicles stand out online As published in Digital Dealer and Dealer Magazines, click here to access the full article.

Vendor vs. Partner:  The Gloves Are Off
March 2008

A point, counter-point overview of what to look for in a vendor vs. partner relationship by Glen Garvin, General Manager of Dealer Specialties.  Glen provides pros and cons for each to help identify which is right for your dealership.  To read the article in its entirety, visit the Digital Dealer Magazine online article library or view it as published in the March 2008 Digital Dealer and Dealer Magazines.

Five Steps Online Shoppers Take
October 2007

Brian Page, General Manager of Dealer Data Services (a division of Dealer Specialties) outlines in the October 2007 issue of AutoDealerMonthly five steps consumers take to purchase a vehicle.  To learn more and identify opportunities for your dealership, click here.

Myths of VIN Decoding, Uncovered
September 2007

Glen Garvin, General Manager of Dealer Specialties, communicates the importance of VIN decoding, what it really is (and isn't) and how consumers rely more on the information that's not in the VIN decode process.  As published in Digital Dealer and Dealer Magazines, click the logo to access the article.

Automotive Digest Interviews George Nenni
June 2007

George Nenni, Vice President & General Manager of Dominion Dealer Solutions, discusses Dealer Specialties history, differentiators and why dealers choose Dealer Specialties as their on-lot service provider. Click here for the full interview.

Dealer Specialties Changes with the Times to Assist Dealerships
June 2007

Dealer Specialties appeared in the Used Car Manager supplement of the June 1-14, 2007 AutoRemarketing Magazine.  Brian Page, General Manager of Dealer Data Services (a Dealer Specialties company) provides important details of managing inventory while taking it to the next level with a complete and comprehensive Internet Marketing program that reaches all ages.

Top Honor Awarded to Dealer Specialties 
March 2007

Dealer Specialties received the Diamond Award (top award) in the "Online Auction Listing Services" category in Auto Dealer Monthly's 2007 annual awards.  Survey respondents chose Dealer Specialties as their top service provider based on the following criteria:

1. Products & Services offered
2. Customer Support & Service
3. Overall Value for the Dollar 

This is the second year Dealer Specialties received this honor.  

Dealer Specialties Receives Local Award 
February 2007

The Monroe Chamber of Commerce awarded Dealer Specialties the "Faith In The Future" award, accepted by George Nenni, Vice President and General Manager.  This honorable award recognizes an area business that demonstrates a continued commitment to the region.  The criteria to receive the award is as follows:

1. Growth in Local Employment 
2. Facilities Improvement
3. Job Training