TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%
TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%
TSLA378.030-4.67%
GM82.370-0.36%
F12.000-0.17%
RIVN13.540-0.42%
CYD28.160-1.66%
HMC32.660-0.04%
TM184.720-0.58%
CVNA59.520-4.21%
PAG194.670-1.49%
LAD286.450-3.79%
AN155.440-1.94%
GPI229.640-2.37%
ABG163.930-3.67%
SAH60.8100.25%


fixed operations

Today, we explore why relying solely on the owner's manual for preventative maintenance guidance might not ensure the longevity of your car.

Beyond the manual: why additional preventative maintenance is key for longevity despite OEM recommendations

- February 13, 2024
If you google the average age of a car on the road in America today you will find it's an astounding 12.5 years and growing! I am in dealerships every...
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A seamless flow of information between departments, customers, vendors, and lenders, is necessary to take your dealership to the next level.

Going beyond: how to overcome the challenges facing your dealership today

- January 29, 2024
Automotive retail is and always has been a complex business. Selling a car is one of the most complicated transactions out there, increasingly so when you throw online retailing into...
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Today’s service customers want to work with an empathetic, caring person who starts an integrated process that makes service go smoothly.

2024 – Innovate or Stagnate

- January 10, 2024
Let’s just say it out loud, yes, there are headwinds and challenges ahead for dealerships. Yes, the challenges are in both sales and service. Whether you look at the insightful...
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Is there a disconnect between your service managers and technicians? Here’s how to fix it

- January 9, 2024
Strong connections between service department managers and technicians are vital on two fronts: productivity and customer satisfaction. But sometimes poor communication, lack of training, and other factors impact workflow and...
Fixed-Ops Articles

5 areas of service training that often get overlooked

- December 7, 2023
Within your service department, you have multiple positions working together to create the seamless experience your customers encounter. To ensure maximum satisfaction, every part of the team must work at...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Recall work is a great opportunity for your dealership to impress customers with the smooth operations of a well-oiled service department.

Recall work: your service departments chance to impress

- November 9, 2023
Automotive recalls in the U.S. rose 3.4% in the first quarter of 2023, up from 237 in Q4 2022 to 245 events in Q1. According to Sedgwick brand protection’s latest...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Unpacking the influence of electric cars on the service drive: Adapting to new maintenance norms, training demands, and other shifts.

How electric cars are reshaping the future of service business

- October 3, 2023
Since electric cars hit the road and have slowly become more mainstream, service departments have been wondering how to maintain the more profitable parts of the dealership. We’ll help you...
Fixed-Ops Articles

Multi-point inspections: Bridging the gap between vehicle owners and technicians

- September 26, 2023
The multi-point inspection process, which has been around for over 100 years, has one central purpose: to sell additional maintenance services. Period. Granted, there are many secondary reasons to do...
Fixed-Ops Articles
gross profit

4 vital ways you can further improve gross profit percentage

- July 4, 2023
Of the KPIs your dealership must focus on, gross profit percentage should never be overlooked. To improve the gross profit percentage, your service department must do more than simply add...
Fixed-Ops Articles

How conversational AI is transforming fixed ops communications

- March 28, 2023
The automotive industry remains vulnerable to economic uncertainty and cyclicality in demand due to reduced consumer purchasing power. While per-unit profitability is now almost double pre-pandemic levels and inventory levels...
Fixed-Ops Publishing Partners

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