Auto Dealer Monthly, Q4 2020

12 auto dealer today Q4 2020 ing for the second consecutive year while the company placed in the Diamond position in 2018 They have been an annual winner since the start of the Special Finance Training category Special Finance is an area that is becoming even more important in dealership profitability in post COVID time and we look forward to helping dealers successfully navigate the uncharted waters caused by the pandemic Goebel added ECP Inc A big thank you to all our partners for the continued support and recognition said ECPs Executive Vice President of Sales Mike Feely We have been serving agents and dealers for over 50 years and all of us at ECP are humbled by your nomination for this award ECP Inc won a Gold award in the F I Products category The company also received Gold in the same category in 2018 We understand that you have options when it comes to your F I program providers and we appreciate the opportunity to exceed your expectations Feely added The Impact Group Its extremely gratifying to be the recipients of a Platinum Dealers Choice Award this year and we feel its a testament to the hard work and thorough efforts our team puts forth for every dealer every day said Garrett Thorpe COO The Impact Group The company has moved up a position within the F I Technology category securing a Gold award in 2019 and a Platinum award in this years program We understand how heavily our clients rely upon our services to help them maximize their profits and support their customer relationships In return we take our obligation to them with the utmost seriousness Thorpe added Wed like to express our deep appreciation to all those who took the time to honor us and support us with their vote Line 5 Line 5 is the fastest way to increase your F I product sales and net PVR said the companys CEO Justin Lane Our system gives you the most flexibility and the lowest payments in the F I product finance industry There are three unique programs to choose from to fit your dealerships specific needs Line 5 has secured a winning position every year since F I Financing was introduced to the program In 2020 the company won a Platinum award in the F I Financing category a back to back win following the same placement in the 2019 campaign Line 5 was built by F I professionals for F I professionals you will love everything about our company added Lane PayLink Direct Thank you to all of our clients for voting and putting your trust in us Our success is truly because of you said PayLink Directs Brenda Kereakes vice president of national sales PayLink Direct secured their place as the leader in F I Financing with a Diamond win in the category The company has brought home an award each year since the F I Financing category was introduced This past year having entered unchartered territory with facing a global pandemic our PayLink team through innovative solutions forward thinking system enhancements and an unparalleled level of service has once again proven that our product program and people have set the bar for unwavering exceptional service she added Portfolio The Portfolio experience our team delivers every day is a big reason for our continued success and recognition in the Dealers Choice Awards said Dan Haugen the companys CSO Portfolio won Platinum in the Service Contract Reinsurance category and has placed in the top three each year since the category was added to the awards program Everyone from our staff in California and Texas to our partners in the field deserves our thanks and congratulations Haugen added SMART Payment Plan Thank you to the leading automotive dealers that are increasing front end gross and selling more finance products while showing customers an easy way to pay off their loans faster with our lower and easier payments said SMART Payment Plans CEO David Engelman Following a Platinum win for Biweekly Payments in both 2018 and 2019 the company has held steady within their position once again in the awards program also securing Platinum for 2020 SMART Payment Plan has been an award winner every year since the Biweekly Payments category was added We love serving you and your customers Engelman added US Equity Advantage Our commitment to exceptional customer experiences for both the dealer and the car buyer is unparalleled in the biweekly payment plan industry said Robert Steenbergh CEO US Equity Advantage Our dealer partners value the full customer lifecycle of benefits our AutoPayPlus service delivers from helping car buyers better afford their loan payment and purchase the additional F I products theyre going to need to trading out earlier and returning to the dealer in a positive equity position For the third consecutive year US Equity Advantage secured the number one spot in the Biweekly Payments category with a Diamond win This award is recognition of the tremendous asset we provide in a highly competitive marketplace Steenbergh added Cover Story