PETALUMA, Calif. – CrossCheck, Inc., a leading provider of check guarantee and electronic check processing services to the auto dealer industry, was selected as the preferred check verification and guarantee service provider of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA).
Through CrossCheck’s programs, the CATA’s 400+ new car dealer members will be able to reduce administrative activities and enhance customer service by taking advantage of features such as:
- Standard check guarantee
- Electronic check processing
- Remote deposit capture
- Streamlined check processing and payment flexibility
- 24/7/365 live, US-based customer service
"We are pleased to be selected as the preferred provider of check processing services for members of the Chicago Automobile Trade Association. Dealers will enjoy lowered risk while being able to offer payment method flexibility to customers," said J. David Siembieda, CrossCheck President and CEO. "In the competitive world of car sales, CATA members now have an extra edge."
With the exclusive C.A.R.S. program, CATA member dealerships may process multiple checks from a customer for deposit over a thirty-day period. This may increase sales by bridging the gap for customers who wish to buy a new car but struggle with a down payment on their credit cards. CATA members may also electronically process and deposit checks with the affiliated C.A.R.S. Remote Deposit Capture Plus service. With this electronic check processing service, payments are quickly deposited with a PC and check imager, eliminating extra paperwork and trips to the bank.
About The Chicago Automobile Trade Association
Founded in 1904, the Chicago Automobile Trade Association is the nation’s oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. It is comprised of about 400 franchised new-car dealers and an additional 150 allied members. The group’s dealer members employ about 19,000 people in the metropolitan area. The association has produced the world famous Chicago Auto Show since 1935.
About CrossCheck, Inc.
CrossCheck, Inc., an established leader in the payments industry, processes and approves billions of dollars worth of check transactions annually for auto dealer outlets throughout the US. For more than 30 years, the company’s goal has been to increase dealership profits by providing efficient and affordable check approval, guarantee, and conversion services that can help increase sales and reduce risk. The company is headquartered in Petaluma, California, with additional offices in Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas. Visit www.cross-check.com for more information.