TSLA388.590-5.87%
GM76.760-0.88%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.655-1.145%
CYD44.965-0.905%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.3802.46%
CVNA69.220-1.37%
PAG205.7705.37%
LAD339.7908.42%
AN208.9105.37%
GPI327.1907.79%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.4052.675%
TSLA388.590-5.87%
GM76.760-0.88%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.655-1.145%
CYD44.965-0.905%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.3802.46%
CVNA69.220-1.37%
PAG205.7705.37%
LAD339.7908.42%
AN208.9105.37%
GPI327.1907.79%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.4052.675%
TSLA388.590-5.87%
GM76.760-0.88%
F14.115-0.065%
RIVN16.655-1.145%
CYD44.965-0.905%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.3802.46%
CVNA69.220-1.37%
PAG205.7705.37%
LAD339.7908.42%
AN208.9105.37%
GPI327.1907.79%
ABG226.6608.23%
SAH102.4052.675%


fixed ops

Jeremy Stephens leads Bozard Ford’s mobile service team, completing 2,000+ monthly appointments while improving fixed-ops efficiency.

How Jeremy Stephens scaled Bozard Ford Lincoln’s mobile service to 2,000 monthly jobs

- November 17, 2025
Mobile service is one of the fastest-growing opportunities in fixed ops. On today's episode of  Service Drive, Bozard Ford Lincoln's Remote Operations Director, Jeremy Stephens, shares how his team completed more...
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Cox study shows U.S. dealerships are losing service customers to independents despite rising repair demand and older cars on the road.

Dealerships face service retention crisis as cars get older, loyalty drops

- November 12, 2025
On the Dash: Dealerships are losing service visits and loyalty, with only 54% of new car owners returning for service in 2025. Service revenue remains vital, generating over $156 billion...
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Piazza, Rogers

How dealers can optimize service, technicians, and customer experience – Dave Rogers | Piazza Auto Group 

- November 10, 2025
On this episode of Service Drive, Dave Rogers, Fixed Operations Director at Piazza Auto Group, shares strategies for dealerships to succeed amid a technician shortage. Rogers details how tactics such...
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Brion Stapp & Joe McBreen | technicians

Preparing future auto technicians starts in the classroom — Brion Stapp & Joe McBreen

- November 6, 2025
Finding and keeping skilled technicians has been a persistent challenge for dealers nationwide. One Colorado school district is tackling the problem by giving students a hands-on, paid opportunity to work...
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Parkway Toyota, service

How Parkway Toyota dealers leverage aging cars to strengthen fixed ops – Nick Latino

- November 3, 2025
With drivers keeping their vehicles longer than ever, Parkway Toyota’s service department is finding new ways to meet the needs of high-mileage customers. Fixed Operations Director at Parkway Toyota, Nick...
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Tully Williams shares how The Niello Company keeps over 70% of service customers returning with culture, pricing, and process.

Tully Williams’ playbook for driving high customer retention in service

- October 27, 2025
The Niello Company retains more than 70% of its service customers returning. On today's episode of Service Drive, Niello's Fixed Ops Director, Tully Williams, details how culture, process, and pricing...
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Peter Cooper shares insights on dealership service, technician retention, and boosting customer loyalty at Lexus of Lehigh Valley.

Peter Cooper on winning customer loyalty in the service drive

- October 23, 2025
Maximizing customer loyalty starts the moment a car pulls into the service bay. On today's episode of Service Drive, Peter Cooper, president and CEO of Lexus of Lehigh Valley, shares...
Featured Service Drive
Frazier

John Frazier on the real issues behind the service technician shortage

- October 20, 2025
As automakers and dealers grapple with a growing shortage of service technicians, John Frazier, fixed operations director at Louisville CDJR, BMW, and Volvo, argues that the real issue isn’t a...
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On the latest episode of Service Drive, John Fairchild notes why service advisors need to move beyond taking orders & become trusted advisors

Why service advisors must shift from order takers to trusted advisors – John Fairchild | Fairchild Automotive Solutions 

- September 29, 2025
  On the latest episode of the Service Drive, John Fairchild, president of Fairchild Automotive Solutions and a high-performance fixed ops coach, says service advisors must move beyond simply taking orders...
Fixed-Ops Service Drive
Boost fixed ops success with Jeff Cowan’s people-focused strategies, training, and tools for dealerships.

Jeff Cowan on building top-tier fixed ops teams and customer loyalty

- September 17, 2025
Fixed operations in dealerships are at a crossroads, and success comes down to one thing: people. In today's episode of Service Drive, keynote speaker, trainer, author, and President of Pro...
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