General Motors rolled out a new warranty option on October 15th of this year, that is unlike any extended warranty currently in the market. GM touts that the new warranty...
Something you’ve probably noticed in your Service Drive; Customers almost never come out and say, “Please upsell me.” What’s more, your clients don’t even know they need what you are...
Success in your service department relies heavily on teamwork. No single member of the team can perform all of the tasks necessary for a successful customer experience. There are too...
Though it might still feel like summer where you live, winter is indeed on its way. With it comes all kinds of challenges for car owners. The proactive dealership is...
In this segment, Jim Fitzpatrick talks with David Lewis, CEO and President of David Lewis & Assoc. and discuss the auto industry as it moves into the fourth quarter of 2018. David explains...
Employee turnover is something every dealership tries to avoid, especially when it comes to your service center. According to a recent study from the NADA, the average turnover rate is...
According to a recent report, service departments now comprise 49 percent of a dealership's gross profit. CBT Automotive Network sits down with Jim Roche, VP of marketing and management services...
Keeping Talent Is Key To SuccessFor many years, dealership fixed operations departments have fought to attract and retain qualified talent. I don’t have to tell you that you can’t just...
According to a recent article by Wards Auto, an Atlanta Nissan dealership is doing well selling prepaid maintenance plans. The dealership, Town Center Nissan, is selling roughly one hundred and...
A Professional Service Advisor is the person your valued customers have the most contact with at the dealership while getting their cars serviced. It’s important for them to always be...