TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%
TSLA360.590-20.67001%
GM72.540-2.5%
F11.590-0.09%
RIVN15.4000.46%
CYD39.410-0.08%
HMC24.150-0.16%
TM207.010-2.66%
CVNA313.5481.45799%
PAG149.3400.18%
LAD251.8201%
AN197.680-0.29%
GPI329.450-1.34%
ABG194.7600.73%
SAH64.870-0.38%

Fixed-Ops

service

Navigating the service department through the chip shortage

- April 22, 2021
By now, automobile manufacturers around the world have been affected by the semiconductor chip shortage that originated during the pandemic. Assembly lines have ground to a halt or have been...
Fixed-Ops Articles
service department

How to maximize employee performance in the service department – Michael Roppo

- April 21, 2021
Has the pandemic had an impact on employee performance in the service department of automotive dealerships? Today on CBT News, Michael Roppo joins the show to discuss maximizing employee performance...
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fixed-operations - John Fairchild

What should car dealers look for when hiring fixed-operations employees? – John Fairchild

- April 8, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by John Fairchild, President of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. Fairchild specializes in retail automotive training and improving every area of dealership fixed-operations. Fairchild...
Fixed-Ops Featured
fixed ops revenue

Is your car dealership missing opportunities for fixed ops revenue?

- April 1, 2021
While your car dealership is focused heavily on scheduled maintenance and repairs, you might be missing some valuable revenue opportunities. Increase your fixed ops revenue with these four simple steps.   1....
Fixed-Ops Articles
tire

Three strategies to maximize tire sales in 2021

- March 26, 2021
After a difficult year for the auto industry, 2021 has brought renewed prospects of real recovery.  Americans’ driving habits are beginning to return to normal, as confirmed by our recent...
Fixed-Ops Articles
customers

How to influence dealership customers to return for service appointments

- March 17, 2021
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 30% of customers surveyed by Cox Automotive stated that they’ve serviced their vehicles at the dealership in the previous year. Keeping customers coming back...
Fixed-Ops Articles
compliance

How to improve compliance in your auto dealership’s service department

- March 15, 2021
When you discuss automotive compliance, you automatically think about regulations over the F&I department or with selling new cars. However, there are just as many regulations and rules in the...
Fixed-Ops Articles
service advisor

3 ways to improve your auto dealership’s service advisor turnover

- March 10, 2021
In the NADA Dealership workforce survey, it was revealed that two of every five service advisors would leave during the year. With a near 40% turnover rate, this is one of the...
Fixed-Ops Management & Leadership
technician

Ensure your technicians feel appreciated for increased productivity

- March 1, 2021
Dealership culture tends to take the technicians for granted and overlooks many of their efforts, but this isn’t the way to retain mechanics. According to Career Explorer, automotive service technicians...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Lee Harkins Fixed-Ops

How your fixed-ops department can turn service patrons into life-long customers

- February 26, 2021
On today’s show, Lee Harkins joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends in fixed-ops. Harkins is the President and CEO of M5 Management Services, a company committed to...
Fixed-Ops Featured

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Legal battles reshape car sales
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