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This chapter explores the dramatic increase in car thefts experienced by a major auto group during the COVID-19 pandemic. It examines the daring methods employed by criminals and the critical impact this rise in theft has on the auto industry, emphasizing the necessity for prompt solutions.

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Welcome to Industry Spotlight, a new show on the Car Dealership Guy Podcast hosted by Sam D'Arc. In each episode, Sam highlights the most compelling dealerships and innovative companies in automotive, diving into key trends, best practices, and insights from those shaping the future of automotive retail.

Today, Sam sits down with Melissa High, Vice President at @LoJack, and Aaron Zeigler, President at Zeigler Automotive Group, to discuss the winning strategies for car dealers to address the shifting threat of car theft on their lots.

This episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by LoJack by Solera.

LoJack by Solera - LoJack has transformed vehicle security with cutting-edge tracking systems and real-time law enforcement integration. Its innovative solutions provide dealerships and consumers with peace of mind by enabling rapid vehicle recovery and deterring sophisticated theft tactics. Learn more @ https://www.lojack.com/

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Topics:

00:00 - Intro

00:28 - What caused the auto theft crisis?

02:41 - How does theft impact dealership businesses?

03:04 - What solutions have been implemented to combat theft?

04:05 - What did you learn from other auto groups?

05:08 - What technological advances help prevent theft?

07:27 - How effective is LoJack in vehicle recovery?

10:58 - How does LoJack collaborate with law enforcement?