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Hello Auto Group and vAuto Performance Manager Testimonial | vAuto by Cox Automotive

If you ask a dealer what they like best about vAuto, it’s not just the software. It’s the dedicated Performance Manager who helps them run their business better. That’s the story at California-based Hello Auto Group, where managing partner Ellen Schmidt and vAuto Performance Manager Steve Rost share a relationship that’s built on mutual support and trust. Get an inside view of how this partnership has helped Ellen and her team thrive in a new market, growing from two to eight rooftops in the past five years. From used vehicle acquisition to pricing to merchandising, you’ll quickly know why Ellen says Steve’s more than just a “small part” of the group’s ongoing success.

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With over 30 years of automotive industry expertise, Patrick Janes is the AVP of Inventory Solutions at vAuto. As a former dealership general manager, he emphasizes the significance of a vehicle management system tailored for optimal ROI and dealer strategy support. Patrick's extensive career includes working with dealers nationwide for an OEM and serving as a vAuto performance manager, gaining insights into customer needs. A guest lecturer at Northwood University, Patrick holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Bradley University.

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