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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technicians

The Best Way to Pay Technicians

- March 2, 2020
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick talks to fixed-ops expert, and regular CBT contributor, John Fairchild of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. Jim talks to John about what...
Daily Newscast
reconditioning

6 Tips to Make the Reconditioning Process Easier and More Efficient

- February 26, 2020
One of the fastest ways to increase used vehicle sales and profits is to streamline the reconditioning process. Buying great inventory at a great price is only half the battle....
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Xtime

How Xtime is Working to Increase Customer Loyalty in the Service Department – David Foutz, Cox Automotive

- February 26, 2020
Recently, the CBT Automotive Network was on-location at NADA 2020 in beautiful Las Vegas where host Jim Fitzpatrick spoke with David Foutz, Vice President of Sales at Xtime, Dealertrack DMS and...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
service contract

Increase Service Retention with These Innovative Service Contract Features

- February 25, 2020
Service contracts have been around for a long time. They provide additional profit opportunities at the time of sale, and theoretically provide more service opportunities after the sale. The problem...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Jim Roche

The Keys to Sustaining Profitability in Your Fixed-Ops Department – Jim Roche, Cox Automotive

- February 25, 2020
Vice President for Cox Automotive, Jim Roche joined Jim Fitzpatrick on the CBT Stage at NADA 2020 in Las Vegas to discuss the new chapter of his book Fast Break, the...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
fixed-ops

Current Trends and Challenges in Fixed-Ops

- February 24, 2020
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick talks to fixed-ops expert, and regular CBT contributor, John Fairchild of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. Jim and John talk about creating...
Daily Newscast
recon

How Paragon Honda Successfully Transitioned to a New Recon Process – Gage Hathcock and Rob Patel

- February 14, 2020
In this segment, we're pleased to introduce Gage Hathcock of ReconVelocity and Rob Patel, Auto Remarketing Specialist at Paragon Honda. Jim, Rob, and Gage discuss acclimating to their new recon...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
service

The Power of 4DX in the Service Department!

- January 23, 2020
Working with Service Departments has allowed me to be exposed to many different strategies, techniques, processes as well as the latest technologies, software and tools, all with the same basic...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
texting

Why Are Service Departments Still Not Texting?

- January 22, 2020
Technology has become so advanced. Most technology is designed to improve communication and make us more efficient, but technology is really just a means to an end. In the end,...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
service

Building A Vibrant Service Department

- January 17, 2020
Creating an environment where customers feel relaxed and well cared for can be a tough thing to achieve with the many pressures being felt by the advisors who work the...
Fixed-Ops Auto News

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