Dealer Resources

Useful checks for independent dealers.

A resource hub for startup decisions, weekly cash reviews, inventory age, BHPH/LHPH reminders and cleaner operating habits.

Gibby's Auto Pros lot sign from Eric Gibby's dealership years
Do the boring work

Weekly cash review

  • Cash on hand
  • Bills due this week
  • Contracts in transit
  • Past-due receivables
  • Tax money kept separate

Inventory aging check

  • Units over 45 days
  • Units over 60 days with no written move
  • True cost compared with retail plan
  • Recon still open
  • Price correction needed now

Floor plan reminders

  • Know the payoff date
  • Track age before curtailments stack up
  • Do not floor more than cash flow can carry
  • Sell the aging unit before pride gets expensive

BHPH/LHPH reminders

  • Verify payment fit before keys leave
  • Document contact attempts
  • Review the agreement and state rules before recovery decisions
  • Inspect returned units like you are buying them again

Deal file reminders

  • Keep deal files clean
  • Check required signatures
  • Track stips and funding delays
  • Wash every deal after funding

Compliance reminder

  • Review contracts with licensed professionals
  • Confirm repossession, lending and disclosure rules in your state
  • Do not treat this page as legal advice

Questions to ask before growing

  • Is cash stronger or just sales volume?
  • Can the current staff handle cleaner process?
  • Are old units under control?
  • Will more inventory fix the leak or hide it?

Educational use only.

These resources are educational. Dealer laws vary by state. Confirm contracts, taxes, repossession, lending disclosures, insurance, payroll and compliance with licensed professionals in your state.