TSLA332.8101.93%
GM89.3501.39%
F13.980-0.02%
RIVN16.360-0.03%
CYD46.7600.61%
HMC31.700-0.02%
TM189.8201.04%
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LAD378.330-1.51%
AN208.4600.37%
GPI266.2601.14%
ABG207.750-3.01%
SAH80.6100.59%
TSLA332.8101.93%
GM89.3501.39%
F13.980-0.02%
RIVN16.360-0.03%
CYD46.7600.61%
HMC31.700-0.02%
TM189.8201.04%
CVNA72.010-2.15%
PAG216.6600.39%
LAD378.330-1.51%
AN208.4600.37%
GPI266.2601.14%
ABG207.750-3.01%
SAH80.6100.59%
TSLA332.8101.93%
GM89.3501.39%
F13.980-0.02%
RIVN16.360-0.03%
CYD46.7600.61%
HMC31.700-0.02%
TM189.8201.04%
CVNA72.010-2.15%
PAG216.6600.39%
LAD378.330-1.51%
AN208.4600.37%
GPI266.2601.14%
ABG207.750-3.01%
SAH80.6100.59%

Focusing on the Fixed-Ops Department: What You Need to Know During COVID-19

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By CBT News Editorial Team March 31, 2020

As part of our continuing Coronavirus coverage, we’re pleased to welcome Kristin Williams, Dealer Development Manager at DealerPRO Training, Ed Whittle and Michael Lindberg of Garlyn Shelton Auto Group in Texas and Paul Esse, Fixed Ops Director at Zimbrick Automotive based in Wisconsin. The panel discusses everything you need to know about focusing on fixed-ops, and why now is the time to do it.

Stay tuned for more COVID-19 coverage right here on the CBT Automotive Network.

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