Car Dealership Guy Podcast Perdikis on Gov. Shutdown, Wood on Recent Buy Sell, Huff on Used Philosophy | Daily Dealer Live
Nov 12, 2025
Alex Perdikis, CEO of Koons Motors, Inc., discusses innovative community initiatives amid government shutdowns, including free mobile services for affected employees to enhance goodwill and loyalty. Nick Huff, Used Car Director at Fred Martin Superstore, dives into subprime strategies, explaining how aggressive trade acceptance and quick reconditioning are key to managing used vehicle volume. He also shares insights on competing with CarMax and Carvana and the importance of maintaining consistent appraisal processes.
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Give Simple, No-Strings Support During Crises
- Offer straightforward, no-strings help to affected customers during crises to build goodwill quickly.
- Keep the message simple and execute with mobile or in-home services so people remember your brand.
Shutdown Effects Ripple Through Local Markets
- A government shutdown's impact radiates beyond direct federal employees to contractors and relatives.
- That ripple reduces consumer confidence and can suppress large purchase decisions locally.
50+ Free Mobile Oil Changes Completed
- Coons Motors completed over 50 free in-home oil changes for furloughed or laid-off government workers.
- They scheduled more jobs and pledged to honor bookings if the government reopened before appointment time.
