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%


fixed ops

service

How to Improve Close Rates on Service Quotes

- June 11, 2020
Increasing revenue and improving profitability in your service drive does not necessarily mean more traffic. Efforts to drive more traffic into your drive can be expensive. Furthermore, money spent to...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
recon process

Improving Your Recon Processes in Today’s Climate

- June 3, 2020
According to the Cox Automotive Auto Market Weekly Summary for June 1, 2020, the used vehicle market has rebounded better than previously forecasted. Compared to May 209, used car sales...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
consistent

Maintaining Level of Service Consistency Through Pandemic Recovery

- June 2, 2020
Maintaining a consistent level of service at all times is extremely important to the long-term success of your service department. It only takes one bad experience to drive a customer...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
technology

Successfully Implementing Technology in the Service Department

- May 29, 2020
During This challenging time in our industry I have noticed something strangely wonderful happening in the midst of this implosion. Of course, this is over-generalizing the issue, but when it...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
service

How Service Kiosks Affect Fixed Ops

- May 25, 2020
Self-service kiosks have started to pop up in more dealerships. What started out as a novelty, is quickly being hurled into the mainstream, partly with the help of the COVID-19...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
internet

How Will the Internet of Things (IoT) Reshape Fixed Ops?

- May 20, 2020
The Internet of Things, or IoT, refers to the billions of physical devices around the world that are now connected to the internet, all collecting data, sharing data, and using...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
express lane

Best Practices for Post-Pandemic Express Lane Service

- May 18, 2020
In wake of a global pandemic, the safety of guests and employees is foremost on dealers’ minds. Safety is foremost on the minds of your customers too. While health and...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
service

What a Service Walkaround May Look Like Post Pandemic

- May 12, 2020
We’ve seen much change in the automotive industry since ‘social distancing’ became a term trending on Twitter earlier this year. From manufacturer shutdowns and stay-at-home orders forcing dealers to shutter...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
metric

Why You Need a Long Term Value Metric for Fixed Operations

- May 6, 2020
For any business, success can be measured by the increase in their profit and loss or revenue, or by their customer base continuing to grow. To help retain customers between...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Fred Fordin

Where Dealers Should Focus Their Efforts Now to Emerge Stronger After COVID-19 – Fred Fordin, CDK Global

- May 6, 2020
In today's segment, we’re pleased to welcome Fred Fordin, Vice President of Consulting Services for CDK Global. In this interview, Jim and Fred discuss how he has spent the first...
Management & Leadership Fixed-Ops

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