How car dealerships are preparing for an EV future
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...
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How should car dealers market their service department?
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...
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What are the best ways to involve the F&I department on the sales floor?
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Embrace technology in the service department for faster turnaround times
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National Tire Safety Week offers service departments the perfect opportunity
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association set this year’s dates for National Tire Safety Week as June 28 through July 4. If you ever wanted to maximize tire sales at your...
The challenges F&I departments face while adjusting to a virtual world
F&I departments are facing a unique set of challenges in today’s marketplace. On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome Thomas Hackett, National Sales and Training Director for Allstate Dealer Services...
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