Las Vegas will play host to the National Independent Auto Dealers Association Annual Convention and Expo, to be held June 10-14, 2003. Dealers throughout the nation will converge on the Las Vegas Hilton to hear nationally recognized industry experts, attend educational sessions and interact with vendors and sponsors who play prominent roles in the automotive industry.

Highlights will include educational sessions covering a wide variety of topics such as How Dealers Can Capture Internet Car Buyers, featuring Jack Simmons, How To Profit From A Retail Service Department, with Greg Goebel, and Education Panel: Maximize Your Profits At The Auction, lead by Michael Hayes.

The following vendors (in alphabetical order) are some we believe you won't want to miss while walking the exhibit hall. You will undoubtedly recognize a few familiar vendors who also exhibited at NABD last month as well as a few new vendors at this year's show.

Booth#1007: Autosave/Dell Financial

Autosave continues to offer dealers innovative profit-building solutions that help to build customer confidence and satisfaction. Autosave offers involuntary unemployment insurance included with every new Autosave dealer signup. The draw card with this IUI program is that there is no cost when you sell the Autosave 5 Year/100,000 Mile Engine Warranty Program. This IUI benefit is given away at the time of the Autosave warranty sale and one of the key benefits is that no financing requirements or state approvals are needed. Stop by the Autosave booth to learn more about how you can improve customer retention and boost your dealership's bottom line.

Booth#201: Autotrader.com

AutoTrader.com, created in 1997 and headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., is the Internet's leading auto classifieds marketplace and consumer information website. AutoTrader.com offers dealers an effective way to advertise inventory to over 7 million unique visitors every month, combining in a single location more than 2.2 million vehicle listings from 40,000 dealers and 250,000 private owners. Through innovative merchandising products such as multiple photos, auction-style listings, and comprehensive search functionality, AutoTrader.com unites buyer and seller online --dramatically improving the way people research, locate and advertise vehicles. Autotrader.com is also a NIADA Preferred Provider. Check out Jack Simmons, National Dealer Trainer for the Autotrader.com seminar, How Dealers Can Capture Internet Car Buyers, or stop by booth #201.

Booth#1500: Experian-Automotive

Your business is selling cars to customers who are in the market to buy. What happens when you have the right offer but are unable to attract the right prospects? Frustration and lost sales opportunities result. Experian are experts at connecting dealers with buyers who want to know the history of pre-owned vehicles or the history of their trades. If your Finance Director needs to understand the credit history of a customer, or your Marketing Director wants to target your most loyal customers based on past sales and service department business, this company can make it happen. Don't miss their real world solutions on display at the Experian-Automotive booth#1500.

Booth#1111: Passtec/Passtime

PassTime is one of the original starter interrupt device industry pioneers, offering their revolutionary system to BHPH dealers and the sub-prime market . PASSTIME is a remote access infrared device that allows dealers to monitor customer payments without requiring the customer to come to the dealership directly. The system includes free dealer management software and can be reused as many times as necessary. PASSTIME also provides customer disclosure statements to help dealers inform customers about the system. As an added safeguard, customers have 24-hour emergency access service. This service provides emergency override codes to help stranded customers. If you are interested in reducing delinquencies to and improving overall portfolio performance, stop by booth#1111

Booth#403: Payteck Technologies

Pay Technologies LLC, introduces a NEW starter interrupt unit called WebTeck, a new credit solution for BHPH dealers. WebTeck offers the ability to control all vehicles with the touch of a finger, while on the exclusive new WebTeck web page. This new product was introduced last month at the NABD 2003 show in Las Vegas. WebTeck's new credit solution makes control and collection more effective and efficient. PayTeck now offers more solutions to difficult collection problems.

Booth#315: Rentaltrack Powered By Aircept

Aircept is showcasing Rental Track, a new and revolutionary GPS product designed for the rent-to-own and buy here pay here industry. Rental Track allows for real-time control and viewing of the vehicle status and alarm data. Other services offered by Rental Track include maintenance, scheduling, starter disable, boundary crossing and most importantly, tracking vehicle location, all accessible through a standard web browser. This company has a proven track record in performance and innovation. Check them out!

Booth#1501: Who's Calling

Imagine being able to create a marketing campaign that allows you to track it's effectiveness, while at the same time collecting information about the prospects who responded. With Who's Calling, you can do just that--quickly, conveniently, cost-effectively and in real-time . Their technology helps you measure and capture all available caller information including available phone number, name, address, and even tracks callers who have call-blocking, encountered busy signals, or hung up before a member of your sales team was able to answer. There is no expensive hardware or software to worry about. Once you are setup (often over the phone) you can access your campaign reports through their web site, receive them via email or fax at the dealership or at home. Capture more leads, sell more customers and boost your profits with this proven technology. Check out this industry leader!