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CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
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PAG167.370-0.8%
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fixed-ops

Common accidents in the service department and ways to avoid them

- October 15, 2021
Mechanics make up some of the top 25 most dangerous jobs mainly because of the number of injuries and deaths that occur in the industry. Considering some of the most...
tools

Tools the service department should supply for techs

- October 13, 2021
As a service manager, you want to do everything possible to make your technician's job easier. Considering that most auto techs must supply their own gadgets for the job, could...

How car dealerships are preparing for an EV future

- October 6, 2021
Though the idea of electric vehicles (EVs) can be traced back to the 1800s, with over half a million units sold in the first quarter of 2020, it was the...
Roger Love

How should car dealers market their service department?

- October 5, 2021
On the latest episode of Straight to the Point, host Frank J. Lopes sits down with CEO of Fixed Ops Digital, Owen Moon. Lopes gets straight to the point and asks...
Chesbrough

Cox Automotive’s Charlie Chesbrough reveals forecast for Q4 and how car dealers can prepare

- September 17, 2021
The shortage of new vehicle inventory has led to a decline in sales and an uptick in stress for many of you. Cox Automotive is reporting that August was the...
Raymond

Why this N.C. dealer group is investing big in its BDC departments

- August 20, 2021
The retail automotive industry changes rapidly so what are BDC departments doing to keep up? On today’s show we’re pleased to welcome Matt Raymond, Director of Digital Operations at Team...
service

Tips to increase consumer enthusiasm in the service department

- August 18, 2021
The stark reality for dealerships remains that keeping customers loyal is difficult. After five years of ownership less than one in three-vehicle owners continues to frequent a franchised dealership for...
customer

3 ways to market your parts department

- August 16, 2021
If you're CVS, Walmart or Costco, people stop by for random things anytime you're open. And the traffic is high. But, as a dealership parts department, no one is stopping...
F&I

What are the best ways to involve the F&I department on the sales floor?

- July 19, 2021
Every dealership is set up the same way – sales, service, parts, and F&I all operate as their own separate departments. Each has a unique part to play both in...
service

Embrace technology in the service department for faster turnaround times

- July 5, 2021
With the service department making up 49% of the dealership’s gross profit, it must continue to grow with the times. If dealerships don’t adopt new technologies before the other dealers...