Spring is here — and so are some major updates designed to give you more flexibility, more selling power, and more ways to win in your F&I office. Let’s dive in.
🔍 New Partnership with RepairPal
We’re excited to announce our partnership with RepairPal, bringing 3,500+ additional in-network repair facilities across the United States.
We’ve also launched our new Repair Facility Locator:
https://empirestatewarranty.com/repair-facility-locator/
This means:
More coverage options for your customers nationwide Stronger claims experience Increased confidence at the point of sale
⚙️ New Contract Add-Ons — Now Available
We’ve rolled out three new add-ons to give your team even more control at the point of sale:
Increase Labor Rate Coverage:
Enhanced Labor: +$50/hr
Enhanced Labor Plus: +$100/hr
$250 Deductible Option
Adds flexibility for customers and helps close more deals with lower entry points.
Enhanced Diagnostic Coverage
Increase diagnostic time from 1 hour → 2 hours, helping reduce friction during the claims process.
More options = more ways to structure deals and maximize backend.
📊 Market Update: Q1 2026 Manheim Report
According to the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index:
- Wholesale used vehicle prices are up 6.2%
- Demand remains strong heading into tax season
- Inventory is still relatively tight
- Price strength may continue longer than usual this year
With many consumers still filing tax returns, we could see continued momentum into early summer.
Check out the full article here.
🔧 Prepaid Maintenance is Now Live
We mentioned it last month — now it’s here.
Our Universal Prepaid Maintenance Program is officially live and has been broken out from Car Care Plus into its own standalone offering.
Talk to your rep about how to start incorporating it into your menu today.
💎 Diamond Dealer Race Update (As of April 1)
The race is heating up — here’s where things stand:
- Exit5 Auto Group (No Change)
- Queensbury Auto Mall 📈
- Broadway Garage of Columbia County 📈
- Frank Siena’s Auto Sales 📉
- Tecforce Automotive 📈
- Roberts Auto Services 📉
Every month matters — small gains now can make a big difference by year-end. Stay close with your BDE to track your progress.
