Partners
We greatly value our partnerships in the automotive industry. A few of our important partners include:
Tommy Gibbs
President of Tommy Gibbs & Associates
With more than 23 years of experience as a dealer principal, Gibbs is a frequent speaker at Dealer 20 Groups and conventions, teaching principles learned through his own trial and error. Gibbs specializes in Leadership Skills and Used Vehicle Management, teaching practical procedures that help dealers make more money right away.
www.tommygibbstraining.com
Mark Rikess
President of The Rikess Group
As the principal of one of the most forward-thinking consulting and training organizations for the retail automotive industry, Rikess and his organization are known for providing dealerships with the tools and resources to help consistently increase market share and profitability. With a national reputation for providing progressive information on breakthrough issues, Rikess is a frequently sought-after speaker, and the operator of a thought-provoking Dealer 20 Group.
www.rikessgroup.com
George Gabriel
President of Gabriel & Associates
Gabriel & Associates has established itself as one of the busiest and most effective consulting groups in the industry today. George Gabriel has a personal contract with Toyota as their only corporately contracted Used Vehicle Consultant for the entire country. In addition, Gabriel & Associates is a pioneer in the development and implementation of the most effective Sales Menu and Desk training available, supporting the latest in desk technology. G&A is redefining Retail Consultations, as well as the way numbers are presented and negotiated.
www.gabrielassociates.net
Steve Nickelsen
CEO of Nickelsen Partners, LLC
Clients of Nickelsen Partners increase their profits by implementing better business practices, executing good processes more consistently, and developing stronger business skills throughout the dealership. In partnership with vAuto, Nickelsen Partners has helped many clients double their used -vehicle sales in just a few months. We have also helped clients substantially increase new vehicle sales, service department gross profit, and overall dealership profitability. Visit our website to request a used-car mini-assessment or learn more about us and our clients.
www.nickelsenpartners.com
Interested In Becoming a Partner?
We are looking for partners interested in helping retail dealerships improve turn and profitability in their pre-owned operations. As a first step, we ask you to understand our pre-owned management philosophy. vAuto will show you how every dealership that embraces our management philosophy and tools substantially improves their turn and gross while reducing inventory age. Following this step, we will work with you on an "as desired" basis to incorporate our solution into your training or consulting program.
For more information on this program, contact Barbara Reitz at marketing@vAuto.com or call 877-828-8614.