Hey wait a second a CRM solution suppose to make me money and keep my business organized and productive, how can it cost me money other than the monthly subscription fees. Plus I pay already a hefty amount per month to begin with for our system, it is suppose to be working well. If you are the general manager for your dealership, and what I just described above is something that just ran through your head then you should really, I mean really look into your current CRM solution and verify its usefulness.

CRM is acronyms for Customer Relationship Management, it is suppose to be a system that keeps your dealership running efficiently and help you organize your tasks, customers, appointments and inventory. But poorly designed or developed software can cost you business and money in real life. To design and develop an automotive CRM takes time and talent, with good understanding of the business. There are many providers out there claiming they are in business since the early 80s and they have the best system in the market (which is true back in the 80s, and their software has not progressed for almost 20 years). Don’t be sold into another useless solution again, you don’t have to pay $2000-$5000 per month to use some outdated, unintuitive, poorly designed and developed system, that in actuality can cause you money and business. You don’t get a better system because you are paying for a bigger price tag.  Read more...

The decision to purchase a car is one where research is conducted and opinions are sought from automotive experts and experienced acquaintances. Buyers make an effort to understand all the aspects of purchasing a car and base their decision on numerous factors. In a similar manner, it is important to know the facts about automotive insurance.

An automotive insurance policy is a legal agreement between the insurer and the insured by which the insurer underwrites (or funds) the vehicle against certain risks pertaining to it, in return of a regular fee (premium) from the insured. The premium varies depending on the type of insurance policy a car owner avails of. The most common types of auto insurance policies are as follows:

Third party automotive insurance: It is also known as liability auto insurance policy. This policy bears the cost of repairs of physical damage to another person’s vehicle or property by the insured person. It also covers the car owner against the liability he has towards people injured in an accident involving his car. With this policy, the car owner also does not have to worry about the legal liability arising from the accident over compensation for damage and injury.  Read more...

Automotive parts are generally considered expensive to buy. However, doing a little research will help you get them at a cheaper price. There are many reputable auto dealers who provide best quality automotive parts. All you need to dos is find out where automotive parts are available. You could even look online to find about the various stores. The online mode provides you the best way to know more about them.

There are many auto parts online stores that provide details regarding automotive stores, distributors, dealers, suppliers, wholesalers, re-manufacturers and automotive service providers. Before buying any automotive parts, you must take into consideration the service, their price, the store policy, product quality, warranty and contact number. This will help guide you in buying.

Besides, there are many larger sites that offer reviews from professional agencies and past customers. This will guide you in decision making. Once, you decide that the auto parts are quality items, you must make sure they offer encryption. Ordering auto parts online will also help you save money.

Some of the components of automobiles are:

Air filter
Alternator
Automobile self starter
Bell housing
Belts
Brakes
Anti-lock braking system
Bumper
Battery
Camshaft
Catalytic converter
Car door
Carburettor
Clutch
Connecting rod
Crankshaft

Many people are afraid to purchase online as they are worried about the safety. Making payment over internet is a cause of concern for some. It is advisable, while making payment you don’t furnish any personal information. This will ensure that all information that is being sent over the internet and only the payment processing company will read the information to process the transaction and hackers do not misuse the information.  Read more...

Searching for car rental online has never been easier with the help of the internet. You can easily search and compare prices from various car rental suppliers, often on the same website.

Car rental rates often vary considerably depending on what is included in the rate. Look out for those too-good-to-be-true prices – they probably are. You may think you have found a bargain, but it will be a different story when you go to pick up the rental car, only to be told you have to pay for lots of additional charges.

So when you are comparing car rental costs online, ensure you are comparing like with like. There are various extra charges which can push up the price of your rental car, so make sure you look out for them. Often if you add these on to that oh-so-low rate, it doesn’t look so appealing anymore.

What is Included

Most car rental websites will list the inclusions with the rental. These will vary depending on suppliers but generally standard rates include basic insurance and tax.

What is Extra

Again this will vary but look out for the following:

Airport Fees

Also known as a Premium Location Fee, you will be charged extra to pick up a rental car at an airport location. This charge varies depending on supplier and location, but in the UK for example could cost as much as 13% of the rental value.

For automotive applications, there are basically three types of batteries: conventional, maintenance-free, and recombination.

Conventional Batteries

A 12-volt automotive battery contains six cells. In each cell is a series of alternating positive and negative plates, between which are isolator or separator plates to keep them apart. All the negative plates in the battery are connected, as are all the positive plates. Each plate has a grid construction, and to this grid, the plate’s active material – sponge lead – is bonded. The plates in each. cell are covered with a solution of distilled water and sulfuric acid (electrolyte). As the battery discharges (supplies electricity), the acid in the electrolyte reacts with the active material in the battery plates, forming lead sulfate and weakening the electrolyte solution. Conversely, as the battery is charged, the acid is returned to the solution, thereby strengthening it, and the used portion of the lead sulfate is converted back into active material in the plates. During this process, hydrogen and oxygen molecules are off-gassed out of the electrolyte, which is why a conventional battery often needs topping up with distilled water. The charge and discharge cycle also means that some lead sloughs off the plates. Over time, this builds up in the bottom of the case, reducing the overall capacity of the battery fluid. When enough material builds up, the plates will short out, and you’re stuck with a dead battery.

Maintenance-Free Batteries  Read more...