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#89 Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Growing cyber threats to cars | Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO/EasyCare
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Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO Holdings, home of EasyCare, where we discuss: Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Mechanics making more than attorneys?, The growing cyber threat for cars.
This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:
CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.
Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform
Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/
Easycare - Easycare offers the industry's only MOTOR TREND Certified VSC, GAP, Tire & Wheel, KeyCare, SelectCare, ETCH, Select, Dent Repair, Scheduled Maintenance, Appearance Protection, RV and Commercial Vehicle coverage. Learn more @ https://easycare.com/
Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.
Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here
Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:15) - Tony’s career
(00:05:52) - How do all the companies you’re involved with impact the auto industry?
(00:07:59) - What growth are you seeing in the RV and Powersports market?
(00:15:03) - What are you seeing with Dealer profitability trends?
(00:19:25) - Why is the pause in EVs a good thing?
(00:21:02) - What’s driving the 5x increase in claim values?
(00:23:26) - Where’s the opportunity for EVs?
(00:27:28) - How are you working to create the most profitable system while maintaining a great customer experience?
(00:35:17) - Are there any new products on the horizon you’re anticipating?
(00:38:51) - How do you continue to scale your company?
(00:41:55) - Creating more product shelf space
(00:45:46) - How do you measure risk for someone who didn’t buy a VSC at the point of sale but wants one now?
(00:51:59) - Is there a benchmark for running an automotive warranty company?
(00:54:07) - GAP Reinsurance
(00:59:44) - What’s exciting to you these days?
Check out APCO here.
Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
114 episodes
Manage episode 421909663 series 3460617
Welcome to the Car Dealership Guy Podcast. In this episode, I'm speaking with Tony Wanderon, CEO of APCO Holdings, home of EasyCare, where we discuss: Creating unusual profit opportunities in automotive, Why service claims for EVs are shocking, Mechanics making more than attorneys?, The growing cyber threat for cars.
This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by:
CDK Global - Empowering dealers with the tools and technology to build deeper customer relationships.
Learn more @ https://www.cdkglobal.com/dealership-xperience-platform
Cars Commerce - The platform to simplify everything about buying and selling cars. Learn more at https://www.carscommerce.inc/
Easycare - Easycare offers the industry's only MOTOR TREND Certified VSC, GAP, Tire & Wheel, KeyCare, SelectCare, ETCH, Select, Dent Repair, Scheduled Maintenance, Appearance Protection, RV and Commercial Vehicle coverage. Learn more @ https://easycare.com/
Car Dealership Guy Industry Job Board - Connecting world-class talent with top-notch companies in Automotive. Find your next role—or start hiring today—at CDGJobs.com.
Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here
Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here
Topics:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:03:15) - Tony’s career
(00:05:52) - How do all the companies you’re involved with impact the auto industry?
(00:07:59) - What growth are you seeing in the RV and Powersports market?
(00:15:03) - What are you seeing with Dealer profitability trends?
(00:19:25) - Why is the pause in EVs a good thing?
(00:21:02) - What’s driving the 5x increase in claim values?
(00:23:26) - Where’s the opportunity for EVs?
(00:27:28) - How are you working to create the most profitable system while maintaining a great customer experience?
(00:35:17) - Are there any new products on the horizon you’re anticipating?
(00:38:51) - How do you continue to scale your company?
(00:41:55) - Creating more product shelf space
(00:45:46) - How do you measure risk for someone who didn’t buy a VSC at the point of sale but wants one now?
(00:51:59) - Is there a benchmark for running an automotive warranty company?
(00:54:07) - GAP Reinsurance
(00:59:44) - What’s exciting to you these days?
Check out APCO here.
Check out the website for more (https://dealershipguy.com) and follow me on X @GuyDealership! (https://x.com/guydealership)
This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
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