TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%
TSLA391.060-3.4%
GM77.7200.08%
F14.1800%
RIVN17.090-0.71%
CYD44.720-1.15%
HMC28.7700.88%
TM179.7602.84%
CVNA70.6400.05%
PAG204.7504.35%
LAD339.1607.79%
AN209.0005.46%
GPI331.65012.25%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.8103.08%


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Dealerships will agree that that the past year has caused more stress than any time since the last recession. But, the chip shortage aside, more and more owners are discovering...
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Dealers are beginning to see increased profits and revenues in their service and parts division. Today on CBT News, host Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by fixed-ops expert Don Reed, CEO...
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How to maximize employee performance in the service department – Michael Roppo

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

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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...
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How to influence dealership customers to return for service appointments

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

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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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...
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