Blog
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February 12, 2021
Even though the effects of a snowstorm can be seen for days on end, businesses like car dealers are still open. That’s why it’s so important to know what to have extra supplies of prior to a blizzard occurring. With that being said, here are some of the top items you can get from WASCO that you should have an overstock of to ensure your car dealership & service center is minimally affected by a snowstorm.
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December 01, 2020
If you missed it or if you want to see it again, you can watch the WASCO 2020 Annual Stockholder Meeting now! We talk about our new website, our solar project, the effect COVID-19 has had on WASCO, the year in review, the election of the board, the dividend distribution and the forecast for WASCO's future.
We also answered questions from attendees during the meeting. The meeting took place virtually on Wednesday November 18th.
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October 27, 2020
We are still in the midst of unprecedented times and everyone’s safety is our utmost concern, which is why we have decided to make our Annual Stockholder Meeting a virtual event that will take place on Wednesday November 18 from 11 am to 12 pm! It will combine elements of our Annual Stockholder Meeting and the Open House that we hold each year.
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July 24, 2020
As an early adopter of renewable energy in automotive retailing and wholesaling, automotive supply, equipment and services provider Wholesale Auto Supply Co. (WASCO) has gone green, with the installation of a 125-panel rooftop solar energy system that went online July 18, 2020.
“What this shows to our stockholders and our customers is that...
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July 17, 2020
A strong economy with rising interest rates and falling unemployment is good news, but it also means that running a business is more expensive. While dealers are clearly seeing that vehicle inventory carrying costs and workers’ benefit costs are on the rise, the day-to-day demands of selling and servicing vehicles can make it challenging to evaluate other costs of doing business.
To counteract these and other rising expenses and achieve money-saving goals, dealers need to do two things...
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July 10, 2020
Thanks to the rise of ecommerce, comparison-shopping has become something of a national pastime. In business, though, price comparisons are critical to effective cost management and resource allocation.
The fact is, pricing and “deals” that sound too good to be true generally are. In a layman’s world, a shopper can easily tell if a...
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July 03, 2020
Even if you know the ins and outs of your dealership’s day-to-day cash flow like the back of your hand, it’s highly likely that there are some opportunities for savings tucked within your budget. You might find that a few small changes can save you serious money, along with streamlining your procurement and operations. The following hidden tips and tricks don’t require cutting corners or...