Alliances
The Automotive Dealership Institute is proud to have developed strategic
alliances with key industry leaders. Our association with these organizations benefits our students
and further the industry's degree of professionalism.
Northwood University – Northwood is a private university that prepares students for productive leadership careers in business and management.
The prestigious university offers AA, BBA and MBA degrees and has locations in Michigan, Florida and Texas. Northwood
is internationally renowned for its automotive degree programs. Through a generous academic credit exchange agreement,
ADI graduates can transfer up to 32 Educational Credit Units toward any of Northwood University's applicable degree programs. |
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| Hercke – ADI has strategically partnered with Hercke International to bring its dealership clients a breakthrough in hi-tech modular cabinetry and storage. Hercke's technologically advanced stainless steel modular systems are a perfect solution for modern dealerships' customer waiting lounge areas, parts and service areas and other highly visible parts of the dealership. For more information please visit www.hercke.com or contact Michael Barcelow at 612.455.2614. |
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| RouteOne – is a web-based credit application management system that was formed in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler Financial Services, Ford Motor Credit Company, GMAC, and Toyota Financial Services to create a more streamlined credit application for automobile dealers and their customers. Providing access to more than 21,500 dealers in North America, RouteOne allows automotive dealers to submit credit applications to the largest indirect lenders, request credit reports, and increase profitability with RouteOne's free Dealer Reporting Suite. RouteOne's open integration business model also allows the dealer to integrate with their choice of a wide variety best in class partners, including DSPs, CRM systems, F& I modules and menu providers. RouteOne offers dealers a common platform for all their credit application financing needs. |
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| Chernek Consulting, Inc – Becky Chernek - Chernek Consulting, Inc. has provided profit solutions for the automotive, RV and marine industries since 2002. Becky Chernek, president and founder, is renowned for her three-day, interactive, real-world workshops that support the transition from desking to F&I. CCI also provides customized, in-store consultations to dealer groups and general agents. Now, CCI has teamed with Automotive Dealership Institute to include ADI’s web-based F&I training program with their high-energy workshops throughout the U.S.A. Additionally, ADI now offers dealership-exclusive three-day seminars at their Scottsdale, Arizona, campus four times a year, featuring Becky Chernek. Through their joint effort, the two companies are determined to significantly improve sales and performance for dealerships throughout the United States and Canada. |
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First Advantage CREDCO – For more than 40 years, First Advantage CREDCO has been the leading provider of specialized credit reports to the automotive, recreational vehicle, boat and marine, and manufactured housing industries. Today, we continue to provide dealers with access to credit reporting services, plus integrated compliance solutions, smart identity verification products and a variety of innovative lead generation tools. Even more, First Advantage CREDCO delivers value and expertise beyond our vast product offering. We deliver extraordinary customer service and support, a steadfast commitment to leading-edge technology, and innovative product solutions to help dealerships make confident decisions.
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CounselorLibrary.com, LLC - an affiliate of the Hudson Cook, LLP law firm, is a collection of complementary legal tools for dealership compliance professionals at all levels, covering all aspects of consumer credit finance, from existing state laws to complete coverage of legislation, regulation and litigation in all states and at the federal level.
The StateLaw Counselor series of databases was created and is maintained by the attorneys of Hudson Cook LLP. Our goal is to provide dealers with a simple resource to identify and locate the state laws that affect typical consumer credit transactions. The databases contain general descriptions of some of the state laws that we have identified to be relevant to their credit sale and lease transactions. The StateLaw Counselor series includes CARLAW®, Lease & Dealer Counselor. CARLAW® is a monthly, multi-faceted, legal reporter for legal compliance specialists in the automobile industry - dealers, automobile lessors, finance companies and companies that service the automobile industry, including law firms. The Spot Delivery® newsletter is a concise, easy-to-read, monthly legal update that dealers can depend on to provide timely answers to legal questions they face every day. This newsletter addresses complex legal issues from an industry perspective; it also keeps dealers informed on new legal developments affecting their businesses. Please contact us at www.counselorlibrary.com or 1-877-464-8326. |
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| Association of
Finance and Insurance Professionals – As the F&I industry's sanctioning
body, AFIP provides a professional certification program and maintains an industry-derived Code of Ethics. AFIP
also provides regulatory compliance and best practices products and retains a lobbyist as an advocate for F&
I industry interests. ADI is an AFIP Accredited F&I Training Center. ADI offers AFIP Certification to its students as an elective and serves as onsite AFIP testing center. |
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| Dealership for Life –
A nationwide dealership customer loyalty and retention program, DFL is an innovative concept that
is sweeping the nation. Its products include an engine warranty, oil changes, multi-point inspections,
tire rotations and car washes at no additional cost for the entire time customers own their vehicles.
ADI is proud to have its cutting-edge automotive courses featured in the DFL product package. |
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| USW Services Inc. –
USW Services Inc. is a vehicle aftermarket products agency serving franchise and independent automobile, motorcycle, marine & boat dealerships and financial institutions. It’s main goal is to assist dealerships' management in setting up and/or improving profitability of their F&I Departments while maintaining high CSI. USW Dealer Services serves hundreds of franchised and independent dealerships throughout the Southwest. |
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| The Arizona Automobile Dealers Association –
This dynamic trade association represents hundreds of new car and truck franchised dealers across Arizona, and is a national
leader in the reform and streamlining of state MDV paperwork. The AADA advocates on public policy, regulatory issues and
economic developments the automotive industry on behalf of its members. The AADA maintains a resource library of
regulatory and business operations materials to assist dealers in their business dealings. |
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Independent Automobile Dealers Association – The AIADA was
founded in 1968 by a group of automobile dealers that saw the need for a trade association to provide support,
information, legislation, and education to dealers throughout the state. It is an affiliate of the 19,000-member
National Independent Automobile Dealers Association. ADI's fully trained F&I managers, secondary finance managers,
Internet Department managers, service advisors, and business office clerks are available as a member benefit to
AIADA dealerships at no fee. |
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| F&I Management & Technology Magazine – F&I Magazine, published
monthly, is the No. 1 resource guide for Finance and Insurance professionals. The magazine, along with its popular
web site, provides the latest F&I news as well as informative articles on industry trends, training, and other
important issues. ADI students are kept up to date through subscriptions to F&I Magazine's weekly newsletter.
ADI President Keith Tuber, who before entering the automotive training field a decade ago spent 25 years as a
professional journalist, winning 16 writing awards, is a frequent contributor to F&I Magazine. |
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| The Asian Banker – Regarded as the most authoritative intelligence
provider on emerging best practices and benchmarks to commercial banks to all countries in the Asia Pacific region, The
Asian Banker has offices in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Beijing, China. ADI is working with The
Asian Banker on a number of marketing projects, including the development of workshops designed to educate the Asian
banking and automotive communities on American business practices. |
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| The Vision of F & I, Inc. –
The Vision of F & I, Inc., is an outcome-based, solution-oriented company that exists
to serve the Finance Professional. Ron Martin, president, has been offering advanced
training to Finance Managers throughout the country for nearly 10 years. In addition to
books and audio programs, The Vision of F & I, Inc. offers seminars and software-based
solutions to dealers and managers alike. |
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| Advent Resources, Inc. –
Developer of the Advent High Performance Sales System including vehicle management, desking, lease desking,
F&I, F&I Express after market product integrator, F&I Profit Builder Menu System, CRM and Daily Rental.
Serving some of the top Franchised Car Dealerships in the United States and Canada. |
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| Automotive Management Network –
AutomotiveManagementNetwork.com is a group of over 4,400 individuals from more than 100 countries
exchanging information related to automotive service management issues. The site includes twelve
message boards covering a variety of topics, including Management Software, Marketing and Employees.
Nine additional message boards exist for members to post questions. Basic membership is free.
There is also an area where management materials are offered, and may be accessed for a modest charge. |
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| VideoSave –
VideoSave simplifies CCTV video security to help companies better manage their businesses and reduce
their risk. Using secure off-site video storage combined with simplified web browser viewing of live
and recorded video, VideoSave gives you the video you want at anytime, from anywhere. |
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| Business Schools –Explore a worldwide directory of MBA programs and business schools that includes admission tips, scholarship links, and glossary of terms. |
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Lane Guide -- Since 1957, Lane Guide has continued to be the comprehensive lending industry database that provides quick access for payoff and credit departments for lenders, creditors and banks nationwide. Oftentimes, the payment address the borrower provides is a third-party processor or a drop box location. Lane Guide gets you in touch directly with the loan service center, branch or administrative office you need – for payoffs, funds verification or credit inquiries. If the lender has closed, Lane Guide cross-references the listing and takes you directly to the successor. |
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