DOWC, PassTime Partner to Boost F&I Sales
Dealer Owned Warranty Company and PassTime have teamed up to give dealers additional opportunities to sell protection products for vehicles with PassTime GPS devices.

RINGWOOD, N.J. — Dealer Owned Warranty Company, a provider and administrator of F&I products and services, has partnered with PassTime, a provider of GPS solutions, the companies announced.
DOWC now serves as the warranty administrator for PassTime’s motorsports and RV GPS devices. Executives said the theft guarantee benefit will allow dealers the ability to offer additional protection coverage for vehicles installed with PassTime GPS devices.
“We are thrilled to become an official partner with PassTime to provide unparalleled service to consumers through seamless claims processing,” said Michael LaMotta, founder of DOWC. “PassTime offers an extensive lineup of patented and leading GPS solutions for customers to connect their vehicles and protect their assets.”
“PassTime prides itself on providing high-quality and reliable products, and greatly values partnerships that help protect consumers from life’s uncertainties,” said Chris Macheca, president and COO of PassTime. “We are proud to work with DOWC as the warranty administrator to support our customers.”
Originally posted on F&I and Showroom
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