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Inventory Aging Management for Franchise Car Dealers

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 12, 2026

Stolen Vehicle Recovery in 2026: Why Legacy Systems Are Failing and the New Standard for Rapid Interception

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 8, 2026

Vehicle Theft Recovery Strategies for 2026: Defending Your Franchise Dealership Against Modern Lot Heists

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 5, 2026

How Can You Achieve Total Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Protect Your Dealership Inventory?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 25, 2026

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 18, 2026

Find the Car Find the Keys: how it helps a dealership

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 8, 2026

Is Your Telematics Device Really Killing the Battery? The Truth About Parasitic Draw in Modern Vehicles

How to choose a dealership lot management system

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 26, 2026

The 2026 Guide to Dealership Lot Management: Best Practices for Franchise Efficiency

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 15, 2026

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 8, 2026

Appointment Readiness Isn't a Nice-to-Have Anymore — It's How Dealers Win

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 8, 2026

The $10K Shield: Why Passive Theft Recovery Is Dead in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 7, 2026

What is the best stolen vehicle recovery system for dealers in 2026?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 3, 2026

Dealer Lot Management: How Top Stores Run the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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March 8, 2026

Dealership Key Tracking Systems: What to Look For

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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March 2, 2026

Ikon Vehicle Security: What Protection Dealers Are Buying

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

December 1, 2025

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

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August 11, 2025

When a Fraudster Takes a Car Off Your Lot, You're in a Race Against the Clock

Beyond the Joyride: How Dealerships Outsmart Today’s Car Thieves

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

Maximizing Profitability: How Effective Lot Management Can Drive Success for Franchise Dealers

How to Increase PVR and Eliminate the F&I Chargeback Crisis in the FTC Enforcement Era

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 19, 2026

The Ultimate F&I Training Guide: Overcoming Objections with GPS Insurance Discounts

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 11, 2026

How to Safely and Profitably Sell GPS Theft Recovery: An Ikon Guide to FTC Compliance for Franchise Dealers

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 5, 2026

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 4, 2026

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 28, 2026

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 27, 2026

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 26, 2026

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 18, 2026

The Right F&I Product for Your Mix

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 28, 2026

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 8, 2026

The $10K Shield: Why Passive Theft Recovery Is Dead in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 7, 2026

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

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August 11, 2025

Beyond the Joyride: How Dealerships Outsmart Today’s Car Thieves

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

An Anticipated Surge in Refinancing and F&I Chargebacks

Jim Anani

Vice President of Special Projects

Published on

December 13, 2024

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Automotive Service Retention: Keep Customers Coming Back in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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June 17, 2026

Service Retention Software for Dealerships: How it Works

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June 9, 2026

Master Your Service Loaner Fleet

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June 8, 2026

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 4, 2026

How to Maximize Car Dealership Service Retention: A Guide for Franchise Car Dealers

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 29, 2026

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 28, 2026

Dealer-branded service reminders: what drives RO count

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 28, 2026

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 27, 2026

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 26, 2026

The Economics of Dealer Service Defection: How Telematics-Driven Retention Reclaims the Service Lane

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 25, 2026

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 18, 2026

Dealer-controlled vehicle data: why it matters for ops

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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May 14, 2026

What do Ikon customers say about their dealer-branded app and dealer retention?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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April 30, 2026

Odometer-based service marketing for dealerships

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 27, 2026

Why are Dealer Service Lanes Losing Business from Quick Lubes?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 27, 2026

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 8, 2026

Ikon Connect App: What It Does, What Does it Mean for Dealers, and How Drivers Use It

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

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January 13, 2026

Connected Car Technology in Fixed Ops

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January 6, 2026

Connected car technology for dealerships: use cases

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January 1, 2026

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

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August 11, 2025

Don't Think GPS Helps the Service Department? Think Again.

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

The Best Dealer GPS: Why Consumer Trackers and Basic Hardware Fall Short

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 18, 2026

The F&I Strategic Guide to Stolen Vehicle Recovery: Maximizing Comprehensive Insurance Savings, Consumer ROI, and Regulatory Compliance

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 12, 2026

Inventory Aging Management for Franchise Car Dealers

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 12, 2026

Service Retention Software for Dealerships: How it Works

Published on

June 9, 2026

Stolen Vehicle Recovery in 2026: Why Legacy Systems Are Failing and the New Standard for Rapid Interception

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 8, 2026

How to Safely and Profitably Sell GPS Theft Recovery: An Ikon Guide to FTC Compliance for Franchise Dealers

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 5, 2026

Vehicle Theft Recovery Strategies for 2026: Defending Your Franchise Dealership Against Modern Lot Heists

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 5, 2026

GPS Theft Recovery: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Inventory

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 4, 2026

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 4, 2026

Stop the Swarm: Modern Lot Heists and the New Era of Stolen Vehicle Recovery for Franchise Dealerships

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

June 3, 2026

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 28, 2026

Dealership stolen vehicle recovery systems: what a real program includes

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 27, 2026

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 27, 2026

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 26, 2026

How Can You Achieve Total Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Protect Your Dealership Inventory?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 25, 2026

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 18, 2026

Dealer-controlled vehicle data: why it matters for ops

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

May 14, 2026

Is Your Telematics Device Really Killing the Battery? The Truth About Parasitic Draw in Modern Vehicles

What do Ikon customers say about their dealer-branded app and dealer retention?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 30, 2026

What is dealer reinsurance?

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April 27, 2026

How to choose a dealership lot management system

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 26, 2026

The 2026 Guide to Dealership Lot Management: Best Practices for Franchise Efficiency

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 15, 2026

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 8, 2026

Dealer Reinsurance Optimization: What Owners Can Control

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April 7, 2026

What is the best stolen vehicle recovery system for dealers in 2026?

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

April 3, 2026

Ikon Vehicle Security: What Protection Dealers Get

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

March 11, 2026

Captive Rinsurance for Car Dealers: How It Works

Jim Anani

Vice President of Special Projects

Published on

March 10, 2026

Dealer Lot Management: How Top Stores Run the Lot

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

March 8, 2026

Dealership Key Tracking Systems: What to Look For

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

March 2, 2026

Ikon Vehicle Security: What Protection Dealers Are Buying

Christopher Schouten

Vice President of Marketing

Published on

December 1, 2025

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

Published on

August 11, 2025

5 Reasons to Switch Your Legacy GPS Provider

Jim Anani

Vice President of Special Projects

Published on

July 8, 2025

When a Fraudster Takes a Car Off Your Lot, You're in a Race Against the Clock

Beyond the Joyride: How Dealerships Outsmart Today’s Car Thieves

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

Dealer Digest

How to Increase PVR and Eliminate the F&I Chargeback Crisis in the FTC Enforcement Era

The Best Dealer GPS: Why Consumer Trackers and Basic Hardware Fall Short

Automotive Service Retention: Keep Customers Coming Back in 2026

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The F&I Strategic Guide to Stolen Vehicle Recovery: Maximizing Comprehensive Insurance Savings, Consumer ROI, and Regulatory Compliance

Inventory Aging Management for Franchise Car Dealers

The Ultimate F&I Training Guide: Overcoming Objections with GPS Insurance Discounts

Service Retention Software for Dealerships: How it Works

Master Your Service Loaner Fleet

Stolen Vehicle Recovery in 2026: Why Legacy Systems Are Failing and the New Standard for Rapid Interception

Dealer Tips & Insights

Resources For Sales Departments

Inventory Aging Management for Franchise Car Dealers

Stolen Vehicle Recovery in 2026: Why Legacy Systems Are Failing and the New Standard for Rapid Interception

Vehicle Theft Recovery Strategies for 2026: Defending Your Franchise Dealership Against Modern Lot Heists

GPS Theft Recovery: The Ultimate Guide to Protecting Your Inventory

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

Ikon Connect: what it is and how drivers use it

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Dealership stolen vehicle recovery systems: what a real program includes

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

How Can You Achieve Total Stolen Vehicle Recovery and Protect Your Dealership Inventory?

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Find the Car Find the Keys: how it helps a dealership

Is Your Telematics Device Really Killing the Battery? The Truth About Parasitic Draw in Modern Vehicles

How to choose a dealership lot management system

The 2026 Guide to Dealership Lot Management: Best Practices for Franchise Efficiency

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Appointment Readiness Isn't a Nice-to-Have Anymore — It's How Dealers Win

The $10K Shield: Why Passive Theft Recovery Is Dead in 2026

What is the best stolen vehicle recovery system for dealers in 2026?

Dealer Lot Management: How Top Stores Run the Lot

Dealership Key Tracking Systems: What to Look For

Ikon Vehicle Security: What Protection Dealers Are Buying

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

When a Fraudster Takes a Car Off Your Lot, You're in a Race Against the Clock

Beyond the Joyride: How Dealerships Outsmart Today’s Car Thieves

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

Maximizing Profitability: How Effective Lot Management Can Drive Success for Franchise Dealers

Resources For F&I Departments

How to Increase PVR and Eliminate the F&I Chargeback Crisis in the FTC Enforcement Era

The Ultimate F&I Training Guide: Overcoming Objections with GPS Insurance Discounts

How to Safely and Profitably Sell GPS Theft Recovery: An Ikon Guide to FTC Compliance for Franchise Dealers

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

The Right F&I Product for Your Mix

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

The $10K Shield: Why Passive Theft Recovery Is Dead in 2026

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot

Beyond the Joyride: How Dealerships Outsmart Today’s Car Thieves

The Importance of Cybersecurity in the Automotive Industry

An Anticipated Surge in Refinancing and F&I Chargebacks

Resources For Service Departments

Automotive Service Retention: Keep Customers Coming Back in 2026

Service Retention Software for Dealerships: How it Works

Master Your Service Loaner Fleet

Dealer Key Management System for Lot Accountability

How to Maximize Car Dealership Service Retention: A Guide for Franchise Car Dealers

Ikon Connected Car for Dealers: Sales to Fixed Ops

Dealer-branded service reminders: what drives RO count

Dealership lot shrink: causes, costs, and controls

How to Maximize Dealership Margin in 2026

The Economics of Dealer Service Defection: How Telematics-Driven Retention Reclaims the Service Lane

Navigating the Junk Fee Crackdown: How Dealerships Can Replace Threatened Doc Fees with Real Value

Dealer-controlled vehicle data: why it matters for ops

What do Ikon customers say about their dealer-branded app and dealer retention?

Odometer-based service marketing for dealerships

Why are Dealer Service Lanes Losing Business from Quick Lubes?

Dealership Geofencing: How Dealers Use it on the Lot

Ikon Connect App: What It Does, What Does it Mean for Dealers, and How Drivers Use It

Connected Car Technology in Fixed Ops

Connected car technology for dealerships: use cases

Ikon Technologies GPS Tracker on the Dealership Lot