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

coupon promotions

Should We Use Coupon Promotions in the Service Drive?

- January 1, 2018
In a general sense coupons are a great way to boost sales and generate buzz around a particular product or service. A successful coupon campaign can boost the bottom line...
customer satisfaction

Actions Service Advisors Take to Compound Customer Satisfaction and Profitability

- December 29, 2017
Being a Service Advisor can be an overwhelming, stressful situation. The job may seem that you are constantly being bombarded with requests, tasks, and duties that keep you on your...
service department

Five Improvements to Make your Parts Department Operate More Efficiently

- December 28, 2017
Manage Your Inventory Unfortunately, there is still a lot of guesswork that goes into inventory planning at many dealerships. This does not have to be the case in our modern age....
service

Departure Thank You Gifts in the Service Drive

- December 27, 2017
Of all the virtues in life, gratitude could probably be considered the mother of them all. Think about it.  Gratitude is the humility to recognize that we are not alone...
service department

8 Steps to a More Profitable Service Department in 2018

- December 26, 2017
With 2017 coming to a close, the focus is on starting the new year with a bang. Overall, the service industry doesn’t worry about ebbs and flows like the sales...
service drive

7 Specific Skills For Your Service Drive

- November 28, 2017
There are a few common skills that every Service associate can conquer that will intensely expand their relationship skills with customers. I call these “Customer Service Traits of Substance” and...
automotive technicians

A Technician Shortage Affects You More than You Imagine

- November 21, 2017
Now, more than ever, it’s challenging to recruit automotive technicians. The position isn’t sexy enough to draw attention from high school graduates, and technical colleges are seeing a decline in...
service advisor

What makes a superstar service advisor?

- November 16, 2017
The retail automotive industry has traditionally relied on the practice of hiring people with previous experience in both the sales and service departments.  Though that makes sense at first glance,...
automotive technician

The Reality of Life as a Technician

- October 27, 2017
At first, it might appear to be a straightforward blue-collar job. An automotive technician is able to go to work, put in their hours, head home at the end of...
job satisfaction

Techs: Job Satisfaction Equals Increased Service Revenues

- October 23, 2017
It is no secret that recruiting and training service technicians is expensive. Tech turnover can cost a dealership money in many ways, including recruiting and training expenses, mistakes due to...