UDS Recognized for Award-winning F&I Training Practices
CLEARWATER, Fla. - United Development Systems, Inc. (UDS) has been named the 2010 Dealers' Choice Diamond Award Winner for F&I Training as awarded by Auto Dealer Monthly.
For the sixth consecutive year, UDS has finished on top in the F&I Training category. "Winning the top spot again for F&I Training is a tribute to the consistent delivery of F&I Training fundamentals. On-site development, organized monthly sessions and web content have proven to bring value to F&I Managers throughout the country, and dealerships alike," says Randy Crisorio, UDS president and CEO. "Validation and recognition from our dealer partners and their staff is appreciated."
The survey provides dealers and dealership management with the ability to offer their collective selection of the top providers to the retail auto industry. In all, 42 companies were awarded in 20 distinctive categories of products and services, with over 11,000 votes cast.
UDS is one of only three companies that have received the Diamond award six years in a row. There have been over 100,000 votes cast over the award's six-year history. Ratings were gathered on the performance of the product or service, the support and service from the provider and the overall value compared to cost to the dealership.
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