TSLA358.22014.53%
GM86.160-3.17%
F12.440-0.09%
RIVN13.6100.32%
CYD20.000-0.01%
HMC35.780-0.48%
TM216.190-1.92%
CVNA73.5701.49%
PAG212.3600.16%
LAD308.770-7%
AN184.000-4.12%
GPI261.350-5.15%
ABG202.650-4.38%
SAH61.710-1.09%
TSLA358.22014.53%
GM86.160-3.17%
F12.440-0.09%
RIVN13.6100.32%
CYD20.000-0.01%
HMC35.780-0.48%
TM216.190-1.92%
CVNA73.5701.49%
PAG212.3600.16%
LAD308.770-7%
AN184.000-4.12%
GPI261.350-5.15%
ABG202.650-4.38%
SAH61.710-1.09%
TSLA358.22014.53%
GM86.160-3.17%
F12.440-0.09%
RIVN13.6100.32%
CYD20.000-0.01%
HMC35.780-0.48%
TM216.190-1.92%
CVNA73.5701.49%
PAG212.3600.16%
LAD308.770-7%
AN184.000-4.12%
GPI261.350-5.15%
ABG202.650-4.38%
SAH61.710-1.09%

Fixed-Ops

On today's Inside Automotive, Tom Druzynski, Director of Service Operations at West Herr Auto Group, discusses how to boost customer loyalty

How dealers can win at customer retention in fixed ops – Tom Druzynski | West Herr Auto Group

- April 16, 2025
Customer retention remains one of the most critical challenges for dealerships, especially in fixed operations. On the latest episode of Inside Automotive, Tom Druzynski, Director of Service Operations at West...
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Whether you’re running a small shop or a massive multi-rooftop operation, unapplied time is a silent profit killer. But it’s controllable.

Plug the profit leaks fast: How to control unapplied time in the service department

- April 8, 2025
In the fixed ops world, we often say, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” And nowhere is this truer than in the case of unapplied time in the service...
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How dealers can capitalize on service and parts revenue

- April 7, 2025
Hyper-Drive Service Strategies for Today's Dealerships Being a forward-thinking dealer is not enough in today’s hyper-fast service and parts operations. While fixed operations have always provided steady profits, hyper-drive dealerships are...
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In today’s service lane, it’s not enough to just keep up—you’ve got to get out front. the dealerships leading the pack are using AI

How AI is Revolutionizing the Role of the Service Advisor and Manager

- March 25, 2025
In today’s fast-moving service lane, it’s not enough to just keep up—you’ve got to get out front. The fixed ops game is evolving, and the dealerships leading the pack are...
Articles Fixed-Ops
Parkway Toyota’s Nick Latino shares how strong fixed ops strategies, customer retention, and efficiency drive profitability and loyalty.

Nick Latino shares how strong fixed ops drives customer retention and profits

- March 24, 2025
With more customers holding onto their vehicles longer, fixed operations remains a critical revenue driver for dealerships. At Parkway Toyota, Fixed Operations Director Nick Latino has refined his approach to...
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Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, discusses how to boost service retention through trust and transparency.

Master service retention and keep customers coming back – Tully Williams | The Niello Company

- March 13, 2025
Customer retention is the backbone of dealership profitability, but how do service departments ensure repeat and referral business? According to Tully Williams, fixed operations director at The Niello Company, it...
Featured Inside Automotive
One of the most effective communication techniques service advisors can implement is the use of assumptive language.

How to use assumptive language as a service advisor to improve sales and build trust

- March 4, 2025
As a Service Advisor, your words hold immense power—not just in providing information but in guiding your customers toward decisions that are in their best interest. The way you communicate...
Articles Fixed-Ops

How Jen Suzuki’s approach to service BDC can transform your dealership

- February 13, 2025
In the fast-paced world of automotive sales and service, dealers are constantly looking for ways to boost revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Jen Suzuki, President of e-Dealer Solutions and host...
Featured Inside Automotive
Joining us on today’s Inside Automotive is John Fairchild President of Fairchild Automotive Solutions, to share recommendations for fixed ops

How dealers can strengthen service training in 2025 with John Fairchild

- February 4, 2025
What should training look like now that we’re in 2025? Joining us on today’s episode of Inside Automotive is John Fairchild, High-Performance Fixed Ops Coach and the President of Fairchild...
Inside Automotive Fixed-Ops

UpdatePromise: The Fixed Ops Solution Winning Over Dealerships and OEMs Across the Nation

- January 17, 2025
In an industry where innovation meets expectation, UpdatePromise has emerged time and time again as the leader in redefining the Fixed Operations (Fixed Ops) experience. From cutting-edge technology to unparalleled...
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