F&I success is not just about products or price. It starts with trust. When customers believe in the person across the desk, resistance drops, certainty rises, and results follow.

Are you truly capturing the profit your dealer reinsurance program is designed to retain? This in-depth audit checklist walks through ceding fees, claims adjudication costs, premium taxes, and net premium reconciliation so you can evaluate your structure with clarity and control.

Many dealers participate in reinsurance but don’t fully understand how their trust account works. This guide breaks down A accounts, B accounts, reserve timing, and what you should be reviewing on every statement.

GAP remains a core F&I product, but cancellations continue to pull back 10–15% of dealer profit in many stores. As ownership cycles shorten and refinancing becomes routine, more rooftops are turning to no-chargeback structures to protect what they earn while keeping customer refunds intact.

Great F&I results aren’t random. They come from intention. This article breaks down what top-performing F&I departments do differently, from building repeatable systems and practicing presentations to tracking key metrics and serving customers with real-life product alignment. If you want more consistency, better customer trust, and stronger performance, start here.

F&I PVR has not disappeared—but for many dealerships, it has become unstable and misleading. This article explains why traditional F&I metrics are failing, how chargebacks and affordability pressures are eroding true profit, and how adaptive training, dynamic coaching, and profit-sharing strategies help dealerships build sustainable growth in 2026.

In 2026, increasing PVR requires more than adding products to the menu. This article explores the F&I products driving profitability today, how training and process execution impact results, and how modern reinsurance and CFC strategies are helping dealers extend PVR beyond the finance office and build long-term value.

In 2026, successful dealerships are aligning F&I products, adaptive training, reinsurance strategies, and virtual finance to create stronger customer experiences and sustainable profitability. Learn how a smarter F&I model turns coverage into confidence.

Dealership GAP protection has become essential as insurers total vehicles faster, leaving customers at risk. Express GAP gives dealers faster earn-outs and fewer chargebacks, while GAP Plus adds a $1,000 loyalty benefit redeemable at the dealership. At Elite FI Partners, we deliver side-by-side analysis of leading F&I products to help your store balance profitability, customer value, and long-term retention.

Intellicare Exclusionary Coverage offers comprehensive plans with unparalleled protection and includes a range of exciting features.

This Week in F&I Nation - Posted Deal is brought into your office, and you are told the customer is in a hurry. What is your next step?

Over the past few years, many dealerships have seen a steady decline in F&I performance nationwide. Averages are slipping, with PVR numbers

At Elite FI Partners, we pride ourselves on providing comprehensive coverage options to meet the diverse needs of our dealer partners.

Adaptive Training goes beyond the basics, focusing on the intricate dynamics that make a finance manager great. It’s about developing skills

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us! Join us for Week 4 as we delve into Best Practices in the Automotive and Powersports industries. Episode 4

On today's episode, Bryan talks to Michael Aufmuth, one of the co-founders of Elite FI, an industry partner of Alpha Warranty Services.

EcoCar Pro Certified Clean sets a new standard in vehicle protection. Applied to the cabin, vents, and cargo areas, this EPA-registered treatment defends against germs, bacteria, mold, mildew, and odors while giving customers peace of mind. Trusted in hospitals, aircraft, and emergency vehicles, EcoCar Pro now brings industry-leading protection to your dealership inventory and finance lineup.

Julio is a bilingual expert in the automotive finance industry, bringing industry-leading products, training, support, finance manager coach

GAP Protection has changed. Learn more about the exciting new GAP protection options available and protect your dealership's bottom line!

This week’s podcast features Ron Overs, Publisher of Fixed Ops Magazine, joining Michael Dean Aufmuth of Elite FI Partners to discuss what it takes to build a winning F&I department. Together, they break down the three core pillars of success — People, Products, and Process — and share insights on how dealerships can align culture, training, and strategy to maximize profitability and improve the customer experience.