We are the first product provider on the F&I Administration Solutions, LLC platform to connect to the PEN Network. This connectivity allows F&I aftermarket product e-contracting directly from the dealer software, eliminating the need for the dealership user to access multiple applications. It also eliminates the need for dealers to re-enter important data in order to complete the transaction.

“We are pleased to take this step that provides our dealers with a tool to make their job easier,” said Jon Anderson, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing at American Guardian Warranty.

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From Consumer Reports:

“Those in lower-income households were more likely to delay necessary work, and the youngest drivers, aged 18 to 34 years, were more likely to delay work on wear items, such as brake pads or tires. Twenty-one percent of this age group admitted to not attending to a wear item in a timely fashion, compared to 14 percent of those aged 55 or over.”

Those polled routinely delayed repairs in items such as brakes, tires, light bulbs, or other internal parts. If this sounds familiar, we urge you to get the needed repairs. It will pay dividends down the road, both in warding off more serious auto problems and keeping you, your passengers, and others on the roads safe.

2004-2005 Ford Freestar, 2004-2005 Mercury Monterey

Potential autos affected: 200,000+
The summary: The torque converter output shaft may fail.
The consequence: Sudden loss of motive power with no warning, increasing the risk of crash.
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Before we get into that, let’s have an advance moment of silence for the unfortunately doomed CD player.

From Automotive News:

“When General Motors rolls out the 2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS in the United States this summer, the car will feature an optional MyLink infotainment system with a 7-inch display — but no CD player.

Automakers want to get rid of optical drives — that is, CD or DVD players — because they are expensive and appeal mainly to older motorists, says John Canali, an analyst with Stratacom Inc., a research firm in Cupertino, Calif.

Canali estimates that North American sales of CD-less infotainment systems in North America will rise from 331,000 units this year to 12.1 million units in 2018.”

What a driver of the new Ford Edge sees, including MyFord Touch. A single voice command activates almost any function, and two additional LCD screens hug the speedometer.

The big problem with this new technology is the potential for driver distraction. In 2008, nearly 6,000 people died and an additional half MILLION were injured in crashes that resulted from texting while driving or using in-vehicle technologies. These numbers are anticipated to increase as yearly data is updated.

Interior of the Audi A8. The touchpad converts handwriting to digital text commands. So if you want to find Chicago maps, just sketch the letters IL and watch Illinois pop up, then sketch CH to find yourself navigating the Windy City.

So how do you install new infotainment software drivers will demand and simultaneously keep them safe on the roads? The answer, according to Popular Mechanics, seems to be moving away from touch and relying on voice.

“If the tech evolves as expected, the safety issue may well be moot because future systems­ will be highly personalized and based almost solely on voice commands. This will reduce driver distraction as the ­connection between human and machine becomes seamless.”

With 15 percent of the market, compact cars have become a popular trend because of their fuel efficiency and the Dart is one of the many to sell. The Dart can be personalized in a variety of ways because of its added features. A person can chose from 14 interior combinations, 12 exterior colors, and 150 accessories. At the same time, the car is safe with 10 standard airbags, a camera to show what’s behind you when you reverse, and blind spot monitoring.

So, if you are looking for an economy efficient car, take a look at the Dart.  Who knows, it might be your dream car! Check out the video below for a peek at the Dart.

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