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 centers

Servicing the Newest Automotive Technology Increases Profits for Automotive Service Centers

- March 12, 2019
Previously, automotive service centers only had to worry about the basic functions of a vehicle, like engine work, tire changes, and routine maintenance. The idea that mechanics in the automotive...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
EVs

How to Make Up For Lost Profits in Your Service Department as Consumers Shift to EVs – Steve Finlay, WardsAuto

- March 5, 2019
0 When electric vehicles become more popular and mainstream, dealers worry that their fixed-ops departments will be the ones to suffer. With simpler propulsion systems and 40 percent fewer parts, EVs...
Daily Automotive News Fixed-Ops
lyft

Lyft to be Integrated Into Cox Automotive’s Xtime Fixed-Ops Software Platform

- March 5, 2019
Cox Automotive, Lyft to Bring New Ride-Hailing Option to Thousands of Dealership ATLANTA, March 5, 2019 – Today, Cox Automotive announced plans to integrate Lyft’s ride-sharing service with Cox Automotive’s Xtime, the...
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BDC

How to Build a Successful Service BDC Model and Increase Sales – Sarah Vantine, Scott Clark Auto Group

- February 28, 2019
With almost all car shopping done in the virtual space, dealers are seeing an increased value in their BDC. With this success, it looks like more and more dealerships are...
Sales & Marketing Fixed-Ops
service technician

Are You Prepared for the Approaching Service Technician Shortage?

- February 26, 2019
The automotive industry is running toward a problematic shortage. According to information from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2026, the automotive repair industry will need 46,000 more service...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
one-line ROs

One-Line ROs

- February 12, 2019
A few Fridays ago at the dealership I was visiting, we had a meeting and discussed some important metrics surrounding increasing sales. The topic of One-line ROs over 30,000 miles...
Sales & Marketing Auto News
service technician

NADA Sets Out to Develop Next Generation of Dealership and Diesel Service Technicians

- February 4, 2019
It’s a simple matter of math. Every year, approximately 76,000 service technician jobs open up in the auto industry as workers retire and new jobs develop. At the same time,...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
repair

Consistent Repair Updates Make for a Better Customer Experience

- January 28, 2019
Generally speaking, customers don’t like visiting an auto repair facility. At best it means taking time out of a busy day for routine maintenance, and at worst it means costly...
Fixed-Ops Auto News
subscription

How Subscription Services Can Create More Predictable Revenue Streams for Your Dealership – Vince Zappa, Clutch Technologies

- January 24, 2019
The buzz surrounding car subscription services in 2018 has continued full speed ahead into 2019. With more millennials looking for alternative vehicle ownership options, and the appeal of not being...
Daily Automotive News Auto News
selling

Selling in the Service Drive

- January 14, 2019
On this week's episode of Straight Talk, David Lewis tells you how you can sell more vehicles by selling to customers who dropped off their cars for service. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: Hello again,...
Shows


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