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Why the Writing on the Wall Recon Article - Rapid Recon

Why the Writing on the Wall Recon Article – Rapid Recon

AutoSuccess – December 2021 Why the Writing on the Wall is Good for You By Dennis McGinn As dealer groups grow in store count and acquire a diverse range of operational processes, cultures, and technologies, store individuality must yield to Read More »
Enjoy Worldclass Recon On A Budget Recon Articles - Rapid Recon

Enjoy Worldclass Recon On A Budget Recon Articles – Rapid Recon

December AutoSuccess Enjoy World-Class Recon – On any Budget By Anthony Martinez As an Iraq War Army combat veteran, one of the most valuable skills I learned was having the proper process for the task ahead. Those involved in the Read More »
Sales-Ready Speed

Sales-Ready Speed

SALE-READY SPEED Recon Workflow is a Major Indicator By Dustin Jones Originally published in the November 2021 edition of Fixed Ops Magazine If you manage a reconditioning operation, how you structure the flow of cars through that process makes a Read More »
A Temporary Level of Success

A Temporary Level of Success

A Temporary Level of Success by Dennis McGinn Originally published in the November 2021 edition of AutoSuccess Dangerous risk is in human nature. Our present once-in-a-career gold mine should encourage the adoption of ways to reduce stress and increase accountability Read More »
A Perfectly Urgent Risk to Your Dealership Recon Article - Rapid Recon

A Perfectly Urgent Risk to Your Dealership Recon Article – Rapid Recon

AutoSuccess – Rapid Recon A Perfectly Urgent Risk to Your Dealership By Dennis McGinn I am a passionate but calm individual, but what's going on now in the car business has me agitated and concerned. Please digest the following risk Read More »
Getting More Out of Used-Car Reconditioning - Rapid Recon

Getting More Out of Used-Car Reconditioning – Rapid Recon

WardsAuto – October 21, 2021 Getting More Out of Used Car Reconditioning By Dustin Jones If you manage a reconditioning operation, how you structure the flow of cars through that workflow makes a significant difference in recon's contribution to sales. Read More »
3 Auto Retail Insights My News Show Guests Shared For Your Ears - Recon Article

3 Auto Retail Insights My News Show Guests Shared For Your Ears – Recon Article

AutoSuccess – October 20, 2021 3 Auto Retail Insights My News Show Guests Shared for Your Ears By Dennis McGinn This month, I am reporting three insights from retail auto business leaders, which they shared with me for your ears Read More »
Transparency and Value-Building Start with Displaying Added Investments - Recon Article

Transparency and Value-Building Start with Displaying Added Investments – Recon Article

AutoSuccess – September 16, 2021 Transparency and Value-Building Start with Displaying Added Investments By Dennis McGinn This month, I’d like to share here about a new competitive advantage that takes vehicle merchandising and value-building to a new level of customer Read More »
Speed to Sale and Selling Buyers - Recon Article

Speed to Sale and Selling Buyers – Recon Article

July AutoSuccess Speed to Sale and Selling Buyers By Dennis McGinn When I write here about bringing speed-to-sale benefits to your dealership, I’m speaking of considerable advancement in why customers choose to buy their used cars from you. As I Read More »

Five Opportunities to Improve Sales Efficiency and Cash Flow Now

Five Opportunities to Improve Sales Efficiency and Cash Flow Now By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, January 2025 When I write about efficiency, I don’t mean cost-cutting or belt-tightening. I mean growing sales margins, making more confident trade appraisals, and working the used car operation to increase

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From Trust To Transactions

From Trust to Transactions: How Transparency Makes Your Vehicle Shine By Dennis McGinn AutoSuccess, December 2024   The used car market is more competitive than ever, and dealerships must stand out. Buyers now compare vehicles across platforms, scrutinizing every detail. Transparency has become essential to

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Creating Predictable Profit in a Volatile Automotive Market

Creating Predictable Profit in a Volatile Automotive Market By Dennis McGinn, Founder & CEO of Rapid Recon AutoSuccess, October 2024 In 2024, dealerships face a challenging landscape, with revenue and new car sales on the decline. As profit margins tighten, managing profitability has become more crucial

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The First and Most Crucial Step to Profitable Used Cars

The First and Most Crucial Step to Profitable Used Cars By Dennis McGinn, Founder and CEO of Rapid Recon AutoSuccess, September 2024 In today’s evolving automotive industry, efficient reconditioning is more essential than ever for maximizing profitability. Rising interest rates and shifting inventory dynamics make it

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VIDEO: Where’s The Car?

Rapid Recon uses our mobile app to scan your vehicles, this brings up all the vehicle information and also records the location of a vehicle. As a user you have the option to track using the Rapid Recon user interface or use Live Locate to track the vehicle and keys LIVE as they move.

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