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Automobile dealer profitability is under pressure in an era of reduced inventory levels. As a result, dealerships across the country are seeking ways to increase profits and add value to their stock of new and used cars. 3M manufactures three products that are ideal for dealership use (F&I, Aftermarket, Parts, or Service).

Automotive Window Film

Shortly after purchase, many consumers take their new vehicles to the local tint shop to have automotive window film installed. Whether for privacy, aesthetics, or comfort, car tint is a welcome aftermarket addition to any vehicle.

Dealerships, especially those in the sunbelt, pre-load inventory with automotive window film, recognizing that the consumer is going to take their new vehicle elsewhere for the requisite tint.

3M offers dealerships a high-quality, entry-level, lifetime warranty film that is ideal for pre-loading. The film, known as 3M Obsidian Automotive Window Film, is computer cut according to the year, make, model, and trim level of the vehicle. It is then installed on a car using in-house labor or sub-contracted to a 3M certified installer.

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“We have had the privilege of working with Pam Rizzi and the entire Energy Products Distribution team for close to five years now. Throughout our partnership, they have provided us with a superior product line, excellent product support, and training. I would recommend EPD for any and all of your 3M product needs.” - Kenny, Nissan dealership
“I wanted to take a quick second to let you know how much I appreciate all of your (Pam Rizzi) and the rest of EPD’s help and support. You spent time and resources training installer after installer to help us launch. And you’re always there when we have a hardware or software problem. It means the world to us! Thank you so much!” - Pablo, Chevrolet dealership

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Paint Protection Film

Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a .008” thick urethane film that is computer cut according to the year, make, model, and trim level of the vehicle, to protect the painted surfaces from rock chips and other road rash. It is then installed on a car using in-house labor or sub-contracted to a 3M certified installer with a nationwide warranty.

Many dealerships know that paint protection film (PPF) is valued by car buyers and adds to the bottom line. This clear film replaces bulky vinyl bras and plastic deflectors and helps to keep hoods, bumpers, door posts, fenders, and mirror backs looking new longer. Even those leasing a new car find value in PPF because the vehicle's appearance is better preserved, thus reducing the potential for assessed penalties at the end of the lease term.

PPF is a great revenue enhancer that can generate $1,000+ in gross profit per car. In addition to being a revenue generator, PPF can also increase CSI ratings. Post-sale rock chips are major complaints among new car buyers, thus driving down a dealership’s CSI. PPF will minimize these complaints.

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“We have the typical road hazard problems of winter-time salt and gravel on our Kansas City streets, as well as bug stains and acids in the summer months,” said Parts Specialist Miles McBroome, Superior Lexus, Kansas City, MO.

“Our customers are pleased with the performance of the film, and they must be telling their friends because owners of other makes of new and used cars are coming into our dealership and requesting that we apply the film to their vehicles,” he said.
Lexus of Glendale, a large dealership in Glendale, CA, installs paint protection film on its entire seventy-five vehicle loaner fleet to protect cars from road damage and also to allow loaner driving customers to see the film in place and in action.
Hopkins Honda of Hopkins, MN estimates that twenty percent of its customers opt to have paint protection film installed.

Want to start off small with 3M Paint Protection Film? Check out 3M’s Wear & Tear Program

3M’s Wear & Tear Program is a highly profitable subset of a full in-house paint protection film program. Rather than install PPF on the front bumper, hood, and fenders of a vehicle, you install pre-cut pieces of film, known as door edge guards, on the vehicle’s door edges in a matter of minutes. Typical retail on the addendum sticker is at least $100.00 for $7.00 worth of film installed in under ten minutes.

Example of pre-cut door edge guards for a 4-door vehicle

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Ceramic Coating

Ceramic Coating is a thin — yet measurable — layer of silicone applied to a car’s paint, wheels, plastic, and glass, decreasing the surface’s friction coefficient. In so doing, dirt, dust, and other debris wash off the vehicle much easier, thereby preserving its appearance for years to come. It would not be unfair to say that ceramic coating is the next generation of automotive wax.

Dealerships can easily and quickly apply 3M’s ceramic coating to a vehicle as part of the PDI process and add it as an addendum next to the Monroney sticker. 3M Ceramic Coating can also be purchased in F&I as a complementary product to interior / exterior protection packages. It features a five (5) year nationwide warranty.

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