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    SOS replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Taking actual photos on new vehicles does draw more attention to them on autotrader as many dealerships rely on stock images alone but...
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    Jerome Jerenovich replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Question: Has anyone started to post ACTUAL pictures of their new car inventory with sites such as AutoTrader? I know that companies...
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    Lightnup (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    TTT or should I say unethical self-centered jerk? It takes a truly warped mind to try justifying the posting of multiple private...
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    TTT replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    @lightnup or should I say ATC PR Dept? I did not create this forum, I am merely stating my humble opinion. In this case I am...
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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    or this one? guess lightnup is on the busy side picking up the slack for that other district. We even have the best ATC reps on dealer...
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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Maybe I should repost my first question? @Lighntup is this guy legit? If so maybe I can call and get a price break on that new alpha...
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    Frank Davis replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    I am one of those dealers that decided to stop using Autotrader.com after so many years, I thought it was one we had to have but after...
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    SOS replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    So I guess you missed your $5k DAR goal for the month also?
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    Lightnup (blog) replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    C'mon guys, grow up. 1. The way you're carrying on, you'd think you've stumbled on some deep, dark insider secrets: "...Wait until the...
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    SOS replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Autotrader has managed to shaft dealer customers along with many employees for so long that naturally it's their time to take the shaft.
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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    looks like this could be a new thread....Jeff can you help us out? Title the thread: "Autotrader.com Buying Tips and Secrets." Looking...
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    SOS replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    "and most importantly, if they threaten to raise your rates, cancel. Trust me, they will come back" of course they will, with many...
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    TTT replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    How to get Better Deals: 1- Be friends and respect your ATC rep 2- Never tell him business is good 3- Dont use ATC's 800# 4- Always...
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    TTT replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Spotlight Ads, ha ha ha , where should I start??? The retail price is $150 a piece; the actual cash value is about $5 a piece. About...
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    Brian T in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Yes they do give them away when it comes contract time but they only last for a few months but if want to buy extras they come up with...
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    Bill Eppridge replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Spotlight ads are free, didn't you know that? LOL! Just use them as "giveaway bait" next time your contract comes up for renewal!
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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    @TTT Maybe you can start a site like edmunds.com and give us all ideas on how we can get better deals from our ATC reps? Come on what is...
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    Steph replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    http://tinyurl.com/45hvhm
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    TTT replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Anybody wants an AC (advertising consultant) job with Autotrader? They need fresh meat and new Robots ! "We are growing again!! Below...
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    Pending Cancellation replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    TTT, LMAO!!! He's no dummy, following Hal Green's lead! saw the outlook this year, took his options & rolled! How many new hire AC's...
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    TTT replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    No Wonder this guy is retiring !!! "To All ATC Employees: I am writing to announce that Craig Hunt has decided to retire on his 65th...
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    Brian in Etown replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    guess lightnup is on the busy side picking up the slack for that other district. We even have the best ATC reps on dealer refresh!
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    Churn Burn replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    Your district is almost $16,000 under goal with 10 business days left in the month, 7 days if you want the contracts "delivered" to...
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    Dave Blandon replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    I guess autotrader is realizing that the tree that grew money for them the past several years has been pruned back drastically this...
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    Paranoid DSM replied to the thread AutoTrader.com Pricing???.
    I sympathize with you, I really do. Just think, from now until the end of the year you'll only be able to rely on new business revenue...
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