Rachel Dunn

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Payment Processing April 15, 2026 39 min read

How to Accept Recurring Payments for Car Loans

Accept recurring payments for car loans well, and collections become more predictable, staff spend less time chasing balances, and borrowers have a clearer path to staying current. For dealerships, finance managers, lenders,...

Illustration of payment processing at a Buy Here Pay Here dealership showing car sales, cash and card payments, mobile payment app, approval process, and financing workflow icons in a modern dealership setting

Payment Processing April 15, 2026 33 min read

Payment Processing for Buy Here Pay Here Dealerships

Payment processing for Buy Here Pay Here dealerships is more complex than taking a down payment at the sales desk and moving on. In a BHPH model, the dealership is not only...

Illustration of integrated POS and CRM system for car dealerships showing payment terminal, customer management dashboard, sales workflow, and communication icons in a modern showroom setting

POS Systems April 15, 2026 36 min read

Integrated POS & CRM for Car Dealers

Disconnected tools create friction fast in a dealership. A customer may leave a deposit with one team, discuss financing with another, approve service work later, and then return months afterward for maintenance...

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Payment Processing April 15, 2026 32 min read

How to Accept Payments at a Car Dealership

To accept payments at a car dealership, you need more than a card terminal at the sales desk. Dealership transactions often involve larger ticket sizes, deposits made days before delivery, financing steps...

Digital illustration of a car repair shop showing a mechanic and vehicle with Buy Now Pay Later financing concept, featuring mobile payment interface, repair bills, and financial risk icons in a modern automotive service setting

BNPL April 15, 2026 40 min read

BNPL for Auto Repairs: Is It Worth the Risk?

A sudden repair bill can derail a household budget fast. A failing transmission, brake job, suspension problem, or engine repair rarely shows up at a convenient time, and even routine maintenance can...

Security April 15, 2026 38 min read

Top 5 Merchant Statement Red Flags Every Auto Shop Owner Should Know

Most auto shop owners look at the total amount deducted for card processing each month, sigh, and move on. That is understandable. You are focused on repair orders, technician productivity, parts delays,...

Fees February 16, 2026 29 min read

How to Lower Credit Card Processing Fees on Large Vehicle Sales

Large-ticket vehicle transactions are a different animal than typical retail purchases. When you sell a $25,000 used SUV, a $45,000 new truck, or a $60,000 RV, you’re not just moving inventory—you’re also...

EMV February 16, 2026 25 min read

Understanding EMV Compliance for Car Dealership POS Systems

Car dealerships run some of the most complex payment environments in retail. You may take a small deposit on a vehicle today, a larger down payment tomorrow, a service ticket in the...

PCI Compliance February 16, 2026 23 min read

How to Achieve PCI Compliance for Auto Repair Shops

Running an auto shop today means you’re not just fixing vehicles—you’re also running a payment environment that criminals actively target. PCI compliance for auto repair shops (also called auto repair shop PCI...

Credit Card January 14, 2026 26 min read

Credit Card Declines in Automotive Transactions

Credit card declines in automotive transactions are more than a momentary inconvenience. For dealerships, repair shops, towing operators, parts counters, detailers, and mobile mechanics, a declined payment can pause a delivery, delay...

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