TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%
TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%
TSLA445.27011.82%
GM75.810-0.63%
F13.5851.595%
RIVN14.2700.32%
CYD51.0202.5%
HMC24.3700.26%
TM186.8905.22%
CVNA69.900-3.82%
PAG166.580-2.45%
LAD273.220-2.08%
AN191.110-4.25%
GPI327.780-8.36%
ABG192.850-0.83%
SAH76.120-2.46%

Service Drive on CBT News is your go-to source for all things fixed-ops. From exclusive interviews with service managers and fixed-ops directors to expert insights on profitability, technician retention, and shop efficiency, this section covers the full spectrum of the service lane. Whether it's part of our original Service Drive series or breaking trends in the back end of the dealership, you'll find valuable strategies to drive revenue and enhance the customer experience.

Service Drive on CBT News is your go-to source for all things fixed-ops. From exclusive interviews with service managers and fixed-ops directors to expert insights on profitability, technician retention, and shop efficiency, this section covers the full spectrum of the service lane. Whether it's part of our original Service Drive series or breaking trends in the back end of the dealership, you'll find valuable strategies to drive revenue and enhance the customer experience.

Service Drive

Dave Foy unpacks why first impressions in service departments matter

When it comes to first impressions, there is only one chance to get it right. As more customers keep their vehicles longer and require increased maintenance, the service department is becoming the first touchpoint in the customer experience. On today's episode of Service Drive, Dave Foy, founder of DigitalPilot.ai and Fixed Ops Mastermind, unpacks where service teams are falling short and what actions leaders can take to accelerate their team's...

New Jersey law ensures fair pay for dealer recall and warranty work – Laura Perrotta | NJ CAR

- September 30, 2025
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a new law aimed at ensuring that dealers and technicians receive fair compensation for recall and warranty work. On the latest episode of...

Why service advisors must shift from order takers to trusted advisors – John Fairchild | Fairchild Automotive Solutions 

- September 29, 2025
  On the latest episode of the Service Drive, John Fairchild, president of Fairchild Automotive Solutions and a high-performance fixed ops coach, says service advisors must move beyond simply taking orders...

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

- September 17, 2025
Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...

How Curtis Gardner boosts service transparency using video and social media

- September 15, 2025
Technicians are becoming the new face of dealerships, and transparency is changing how customers view service. In today's episode of Service Drive, Curtis Gardner, Audi master technician, shares how he...

Nolan Armpriester highlights why dealers need to rethink service walkarounds to focus on trust 

- September 8, 2025
Service drive walkarounds are often seen as a method to identify flaws and generate revenue. However, Nolan Armpriester, the Director of Operations at Kinley Automotive Group, believes they should serve...

John Fairchild on why dealers should embrace tire sales in fixed ops

- September 1, 2025
Tires often get overlooked in the service drive, but John Fairchild, President of Fairchild Automotive Solutions and fixed operations trainer, believes they could be the most powerful retention tool available...

Laura Perrotta on NJ CAR’s new program tackling auto tech crisis

- August 25, 2025
New Jersey needs over 12,500 new technicians by 2026 to replace retiring workers. To address this urgent issue, the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has launched a...

Jeff Wyler Automotive’s Ryan Haskell on winning customer loyalty in the service department

- August 11, 2025
Keeping the service department running smoothly has never been more critical, or more challenging, than it is right now. In today's episode of Service Drive, Ryan Haskell, fixed ops director...

How fixed ops teams can enhance tech and improve customer retention – Corey Smith | EasyCare

- August 4, 2025
As technology and customer expectations evolve, automotive service departments face pressure to adapt or risk falling behind. On the latest episode of Service Drive, Corey Smith, National Fixed Ops Training...

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