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

digital marketing

The Benefits of Digital Marketing for Your Fixed-Ops Department – Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com

- November 19, 2019
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Andy MacLeay, Director of Digital Marketing for Dealer.com.  VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hi everyone. Jim Fitzpatrick with CBT News. Thanks so much for joining...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
Andy MacLeay

CBT Automotive Newscast for November 19th, 2019

- November 19, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, November 19th, 2019: The Benefits of Digital Marketing for Your Fixed-Ops Department - Andy MacLeay, Dealer.com On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Andy MacLeay, Director...
Daily Newscast
repair guide

Jim Roche of Cox Automotive Explains How the KBB Auto Repair Guide Can Help Drive Additional Revenue to Your Dealership

- November 13, 2019
On today's show, Cox Automotive Vice President, Jim Roche joins CBT to discuss the many capabilities of Kelley Blue Book's brand new auto repair guide. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Jim Fitzpatrick: Hi everyone. I'm...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
newscast

Bill Wittenmyer Discusses CRM Management, Growing Your BDC, and the Impact of Digital Retailing | Porsche, Volvo, and Subaru Come Out on Top in October | 5 Qualities That are Found in High-Performing Salespeople

- November 5, 2019
Today on CBTNews.com - Tuesday, November 5th, 2019: Bill Wittenmyer Discusses CRM Management, Growing Your BDC, and the Impact of Digital Retailing On today’s show, we welcome back Bill Wittenmyer, partner and...
Daily Newscast
winter preparedness

Winter Preparedness: What Should Your Dealership Offer?

- November 4, 2019
Winter is coming. It may have already started to hit in some parts of the country. Where I come from, we often joke (at the first sight of snow) about...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
performance

Where Performance is Measured and Reported, Performance Improves!

- October 28, 2019
In any arena, business or sport, top performers are identified through constant, ongoing performance evaluations. If you can’t evaluate their performance, then how can you identify their status as a...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
fixed-ops

5 Fixed-Ops Trends to Pay Attention to in Q4 of 2019

- September 27, 2019
As 2019 winds to a close, it is important to recognize trends that are occurring in the world of Fixed-Ops. 2019 has brought many changes and evolutions in the automotive...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
Apprentice Program

How Manheim’s New Apprentice Program is Helping to Tackle the Technician Shortage – Tony Markese, VP of Reconditioning

- September 25, 2019
The challenge for service managers isn’t just finding warm bodies, it’s finding qualified and skilled technicians who are willing to step into open positions. However, some auto industry players are...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
service

5 Tips and Strategies for an Effective Service Department Mentoring Program

- September 18, 2019
Apprenticeship is a concept as old as time. It used to be that the ONLY way to learn a trade was to serve an apprenticeship to a master of the...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
entry-level technicians

How Should You Pay Entry-Level Technicians?

- September 9, 2019
On today's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky Nixon discusses whether you should pay your entry-level technicians at a flat-rate or hourly as well as some pros and cons of...
Daily Newscast

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