{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"“Stop The Bleed!” How Dealers Can End Lot Theft Forever (and Save on Insurance Premiums) ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/stop-the-bleed-how-dealers-can-end-lot-theft-forever-and-save-on-insurance-premiums","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR1943496485.mp3","description":"In this episode of the Industry Spotlight, joining host Sam D’Arc are Damian Arras, General Sales Manager at Credit Union Auto Sales, and Barton Harris, Chief Revenue Officer of Titan Secure, to discuss a South African-inspired prevention model that stops vehicle theft before a car ever crosses the curb. \n\nDamien shares how his New Mexico dealership eliminated losses by shifting from reactive GPS tracking to proactive ignition and fuel-cut technology. \n\nBarton explains how this \"prevention-first\" approach secures inventory in high-crime areas while creating a significant F&I revenue stream with a 90% plus customer penetration rate. \n\nThe conversation also highlights how \"bait car\" technology is helping local law enforcement catch repeat offenders without the danger of high-speed chases.\n\n\n\nHave questions about Titan Secure? Reach out to Barton Harris directly:\n\n\n\nCell: 480.392.6620\n\nEmail: barton@titansecure.com\n\n\n\nThis episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast is brought to you by Titan Secure.\n\n\n\nTitan Secure - Titan Secure is a multi-layered vehicle theft prevention system built specifically for automotive retailers. Dealers protect their inventory, gain real-time inventory intelligence, and implement a reinsurance-friendly profit center that goes far beyond traditional GPS recovery solutions. 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