Integration Guides6 min read
How to Connect CDK Global to Your Payment Terminal
Step-by-step guide to integrating payment processing with CDK Drive and the Fortellis marketplace — what works, what doesn't, and what to watch for.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Articles and Guides
Insights on payments, AR automation, and building better financial operations for mid-market businesses.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides6 min read
Dealertrack Payment Integration: Setup, Costs, and Common Issues
Everything you need to know about connecting payment processing to Dealertrack DMS — navigating the Cox Automotive ecosystem.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides5 min read
Reynolds and Reynolds Payment Integration: A Complete Walkthrough
How to connect payment processing with Reynolds ERA and docuPAD — navigating the Reynolds ecosystem and your integration options.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Credit Card Surcharging Laws by State: What Auto Dealers Need to Know
State-by-state breakdown of surcharging regulations for dealerships — where it's legal, where it's banned, and the restrictions in between.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Finance7 min read
Comparing Payment Processors for Auto Dealers: 2026 Guide
How to evaluate payment processors for your dealership — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make the right choice.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Operations7 min read
Manual vs. Automated Payment Reconciliation: The True Cost Comparison
A real-numbers breakdown of what manual payment reconciliation costs your dealership — in time, errors, and opportunity.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Surcharging vs. Cash Discount Programs for Dealerships: Which Is Right for You?
A clear comparison of credit card surcharging and cash discount programs — the legal differences, implementation, and which makes sense for your dealership.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Fixed Ops10 min read
Fixed Ops Payment Solutions: Modernizing Service and Parts Payments
How to streamline payment operations in your service and parts departments — from service lane to parts counter to mobile technicians.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware10 min read
Payment Terminals for Auto Dealerships: The Complete Buyer's Guide
How to choose the right payment terminals for your dealership — from service counters to lot sales, with real integration and compliance requirements.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance13 min read
The Dealership Guide to Credit Card Surcharging: Rules, Compliance, and Implementation
Everything auto dealers need to know about surcharging credit card transactions — state laws, compliance requirements, and how to implement without losing customers.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Finance9 min read
The Real Cost of Payment Processing for Auto Dealerships (And How to Lower It)
Understanding what you're actually paying for credit card processing — and the levers you can pull to reduce costs without sacrificing service.
Anchorbase Team
Operations10 min read
Dealership Payment Reconciliation: From Manual Chaos to Automated Clarity
How to eliminate the daily pain of payment reconciliation — matching terminal batches to DMS records without spreadsheets or late nights.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
DealerSocket Payment Processing: What You Need to Know
A practical guide to DealerSocket payment integration — capabilities, limitations, and how to optimize payment processing with your DMS.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
PBS Systems Payment Integration Guide for Canadian Dealers
Everything Canadian dealerships need to know about connecting PBS Systems DMS with payment processing — including Interac, cross-border considerations, and integration options.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
Frazer DMS Credit Card Processing: Setup and Best Practices
How to set up and optimize credit card processing with Frazer DMS — integration options, configuration tips, and common issues for independent dealers.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
Auto/Mate DMS Payment Integration: Step-by-Step
A complete guide to integrating payment processing with Auto/Mate DMS — from initial setup through advanced automation and troubleshooting.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
Why Your DMS and Payment System Aren't Talking (And How to Fix It)
Troubleshooting guide for common DMS payment posting errors — why transactions don't sync, how to diagnose problems, and how to get your systems communicating again.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides7 min read
DMS Payment APIs: What Dealers Need to Know in 2026
Understanding payment APIs for dealerships — what they enable, how to evaluate them, and why they matter for your DMS integration strategy.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
How to Implement a Compliant Surcharge Program at Your Dealership
Step-by-step guide to implementing credit card surcharging at your dealership — including card network requirements, state rules, signage, and technical setup.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Can Dealerships Charge Credit Card Fees? The Complete Legal Guide
Everything auto dealers need to know about charging credit card fees — what's legal, what's prohibited, and how to implement fee recovery properly.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Zero-Fee Payment Processing for Auto Dealers: What's the Catch?
A clear-eyed look at 'zero-fee' and 'free' payment processing offers for dealerships — how they work, what the trade-offs are, and whether they're right for your store.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
How Much Can Dealerships Save with Surcharging? (Real Numbers)
Actual calculations showing what dealerships can recover through credit card surcharging — by department, volume, and customer payment mix.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Integration Guides16 min read
The Complete Guide to DMS Payment Integration for Auto Dealerships
Everything you need to know about connecting your dealer management system to payment processing — from why it matters to how to actually make it work.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Surcharging in the Service Department: Best Practices
How to implement credit card surcharging specifically in dealership service departments — from customer communication to RO handling and staff training.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Compliance7 min read
Customer Communication: How to Explain Surcharges Without Losing Sales
Practical scripts and strategies for talking to dealership customers about credit card surcharges — maintaining relationships while recovering fees.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
Wired vs. Wireless Payment Terminals for Dealerships: Pros and Cons
A practical comparison of wired and wireless payment terminals for auto dealerships — when each makes sense for service, parts, and sales departments.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
EMV Compliance for Auto Dealers: Terminal Requirements in 2026
What dealerships need to know about EMV chip card compliance — liability rules, terminal requirements, and how to ensure your payment setup meets current standards.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Industry Insights2 min read
Why Mid-Market Payments Are Still Broken in 2026
Enterprise companies have treasury teams. Small businesses use Stripe. The mid-market? Still drowning in spreadsheets, manual reconciliation, and disconnected systems.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
Contactless Payments at the Dealership: Setup and Customer Experience
How to implement tap-to-pay and mobile wallet acceptance at your dealership — from terminal setup to customer experience optimization.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware6 min read
How to Set Up a Connected Terminal API at Your Dealership
Technical guide to implementing connected terminal APIs for dealership payment integration — architecture, setup, and best practices for seamless DMS connectivity.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
Service Lane Payment Terminals: Optimizing the Customer Experience
How to set up and optimize payment terminals in your service lane — reducing wait times, improving customer satisfaction, and streamlining checkout.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware6 min read
Parts Counter POS Systems: What Works Best for Dealerships
A guide to choosing and optimizing point-of-sale systems for dealership parts departments — balancing speed, integration, and inventory management.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
Mobile Payment Solutions for Dealership Lot Sales
How to accept payments anywhere on your lot — mobile terminal options, connectivity solutions, and best practices for taking payments outside the office.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Hardware7 min read
Terminal Troubleshooting: Common Issues and Quick Fixes
A practical troubleshooting guide for dealership payment terminals — diagnose and fix common problems before calling support.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Operations7 min read
5 Payment Reconciliation Errors That Cost Dealerships Thousands
The most expensive payment reconciliation mistakes dealerships make — how to identify them, how much they really cost, and how to prevent them.
Sarah Janssen-Singh
Operations7 min read
How to Automate Payment Posting to Your DMS
A practical guide to automating payment posting — from evaluating your current workflow to implementing automated reconciliation with your DMS.
Anchorbase Team
Operations7 min read
End-of-Day Reconciliation: A Streamlined Process for Dealerships
A practical guide to daily payment reconciliation at your dealership — efficient processes that catch problems early and make month-end painless.
Anchorbase Team
Operations7 min read
Reducing Chargebacks at Your Dealership: Prevention Strategies
How to prevent chargebacks before they happen — common causes at dealerships, warning signs, and practical prevention strategies.
Anchorbase Team
Operations7 min read
Payment Data Security: What Dealerships Get Wrong
Common payment security mistakes at dealerships — from card handling to PCI compliance — and how to protect your business and customers.
Anchorbase Team
Operations6 min read
Syncing Payments to Your Accounting System: QuickBooks, NetSuite, and More
How to connect payment processing with your accounting software — integration options, setup steps, and best practices for dealerships using QuickBooks, NetSuite, and other platforms.
Anchorbase Team
Pricing6 min read
Interchange-Plus vs. Flat-Rate Pricing for Dealerships: Which Saves More?
A clear comparison of interchange-plus and flat-rate payment processing pricing models — with real numbers to help dealerships choose the right structure.
Anchorbase Team
Pricing7 min read
Hidden Fees in Dealership Payment Processing: What to Watch For
Expose the hidden fees that inflate dealership payment processing costs — from statement fees to PCI charges — and how to negotiate them away.
Anchorbase Team
Pricing7 min read
How to Negotiate Better Payment Processing Rates for Your Dealership
Practical negotiation tactics to lower your dealership's payment processing costs — what to ask for, when to push back, and how to leverage your volume.
Anchorbase Team
Pricing6 min read
Payment Processing for High-Ticket Transactions: Dealership Considerations
Special considerations for processing large payments at dealerships — from down payments to major repairs — including authorization, security, and rate optimization.
Anchorbase Team
Pricing6 min read
The True Cost of 'Free' Payment Processing for Dealerships
Why 'free' payment processing isn't actually free — the hidden costs, trade-offs, and what dealerships should really look for in a processor.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops6 min read
Service Department Payment Processing: Speed, Accuracy, and Customer Experience
How to optimize payment processing in your dealership service department — reducing checkout time, improving accuracy, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops6 min read
Parts Department Credit Card Processing: Best Practices
Optimize payment processing at your parts counter — handling retail, wholesale, and commercial transactions efficiently and securely.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops6 min read
Payment Solutions for Mobile Service Technicians
How to enable payment acceptance for mobile service and off-site technicians — equipment options, connectivity, and workflow integration.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops6 min read
Warranty vs. Customer Pay: Managing Mixed Transactions
How to handle repair orders that combine warranty and customer-pay portions — payment processing, accounting, and reconciliation for split transactions.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops6 min read
Loaner Car Deposits and Holds: Payment Best Practices
How to handle loaner car security deposits and authorization holds — protecting your dealership while keeping customers happy.
Anchorbase Team
Fixed Ops7 min read
Express Service Lane Payments: Reducing Wait Times
Optimize payment processing for express service to match the speed customers expect — faster checkout, better throughput, happier customers.
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