TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%
TSLA435.790-6.31%
GM83.240-1.11%
F17.4400.79%
RIVN16.3001.1%
CYD56.7200.39%
HMC26.990-0.3%
TM189.950-1.89%
CVNA73.000-0.49%
PAG167.370-0.8%
LAD290.890-4.73%
AN187.720-6.02%
GPI316.340-10.09999%
ABG187.710-7.04%
SAH82.620-1.12%


fixed ops

service department

How to maximize employee performance in the service department – Michael Roppo

- April 21, 2021
Has the pandemic had an impact on employee performance in the service department of automotive dealerships? Today on CBT News, Michael Roppo joins the show to discuss maximizing employee performance...
Fixed-Ops Featured
fixed-operations - John Fairchild

What should car dealers look for when hiring fixed-operations employees? – John Fairchild

- April 8, 2021
Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by John Fairchild, President of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. Fairchild specializes in retail automotive training and improving every area of dealership fixed-operations. Fairchild...
Fixed-Ops Featured
customers

How to influence dealership customers to return for service appointments

- March 17, 2021
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 30% of customers surveyed by Cox Automotive stated that they’ve serviced their vehicles at the dealership in the previous year. Keeping customers coming back...
Fixed-Ops Articles
compliance

How to improve compliance in your auto dealership’s service department

- March 15, 2021
When you discuss automotive compliance, you automatically think about regulations over the F&I department or with selling new cars. However, there are just as many regulations and rules in the...
Fixed-Ops Articles
service advisor

3 ways to improve your auto dealership’s service advisor turnover

- March 10, 2021
In the NADA Dealership workforce survey, it was revealed that two of every five service advisors would leave during the year. With a near 40% turnover rate, this is one of the...
Fixed-Ops Management & Leadership
CBT News Placeholder

Alternative communication from service advisors provides a more convenient customer experience

- March 5, 2021
To the Editor: As someone whose role it is to bring the family vehicles in for service, I feel Brian hit the nail on the head here. It’s taken the pressure...
Daily Newscast
technician

Ensure your technicians feel appreciated for increased productivity

- March 1, 2021
Dealership culture tends to take the technicians for granted and overlooks many of their efforts, but this isn’t the way to retain mechanics. According to Career Explorer, automotive service technicians...
Fixed-Ops Articles
Lee Harkins Fixed-Ops

How your fixed-ops department can turn service patrons into life-long customers

- February 26, 2021
On today’s show, Lee Harkins joins host Jim Fitzpatrick to discuss the latest trends in fixed-ops. Harkins is the President and CEO of M5 Management Services, a company committed to...
Fixed-Ops Featured
dealer

How to optimize your marketing processes for a digital retailing platform

- February 17, 2021
On this episode of Auto Marketing Now, auto marketing expert Brian Pasch discusses the growth of digital retailing and its impact on marketing optimization. Pasch has written two books to...
Shows Featured
service

Dealing with objections for service repairs

- February 16, 2021
There’s no questioning how busy service advisors are, day in and day out. As the frontline workers in after-sales service, it falls on them primarily to keep customers satisfied while...
Fixed-Ops Articles

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