Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften
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Dealers are leaning on parts and service to offset weaker new-vehicle profitability.
Average parts and service gross profit rose to $5 million per dealership in 2025.
Ford...
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HMC32.9300.74%
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AN166.9804.09%
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TSLA372.110-5.83%
GM82.6302.06%
F12.7100.11%
RIVN15.4700.18%
CYD33.0301.83%
HMC32.9300.74%
TM190.3403.62%
CVNA65.0600.88%
PAG209.6201.65%
LAD316.4206.82%
AN166.9804.09%
GPI252.1804.39%
ABG185.1505.21%
SAH64.9502.47%
TSLA372.110-5.83%
GM82.6302.06%
F12.7100.11%
RIVN15.4700.18%
CYD33.0301.83%
HMC32.9300.74%
TM190.3403.62%
CVNA65.0600.88%
PAG209.6201.65%
LAD316.4206.82%
AN166.9804.09%
GPI252.1804.39%
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