TSLA390.087-4.3728%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.805-0.995%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.087-4.3728%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.805-0.995%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%
TSLA390.087-4.3728%
GM76.895-0.745%
F14.095-0.085%
RIVN16.805-0.995%
CYD44.660-1.21%
HMC28.7450.855%
TM179.5302.61%
CVNA69.820-0.77%
PAG205.7005.3%
LAD336.1804.81%
AN208.6005.06001%
GPI328.1908.79%
ABG226.6908.26%
SAH101.8502.12%


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Ed Roberts, Bozard Ford

Elevate the ownership experience through servant leadership and training– Ed Roberts | Bozard Ford

- July 22, 2025
In today's episode of Training Camp, Ed Roberts, chief operations officer of Bozard Ford, joins Adam Marburger to share how servant leadership, vision-driven training and a relentless focus on the...
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AI Vehicle Inspection tool

New AI vehicle inspection tech reshapes how dealers evaluate, acquire, and protect vehicles

- July 21, 2025
A new AI-driven vehicle inspection platform, developed by Israeli startup Click-Ins, is now available to U.S. insurers and dealers. The tool utilizes photogrammetry, 3D modeling, and AI to identify both...
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Fixed ops leaders John Fairchild and Shon Kingrey share proven strategies for performance, coaching, and accountability.

Fixed ops leaders can’t afford to ignore accountability and coaching — John Fairchild & Shon Kingrey

- July 21, 2025
The fixed operations department stands as a vital profit powerhouse for dealerships, making its success essential. In this latest episode of Service Drive on CBT News, Shon Kingrey, VP of...
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Kyle Morissette explains how AI is boosting fixed ops performance

Werner Hyundai’s Kyle Morissette on how AI enhances fixed ops efficiency

- July 14, 2025
As artificial intelligence continues to transform the retail automotive industry, some dealers are already experiencing tangible results in their fixed ops departments. In today's episode of Service Drive on CBT...
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Don Andres joins us to discuss how automation tools can both help and hinder dealership service departments.

Why human connection still drives service department growth – Don Andres | Auto SCT Consulting & Training

- July 7, 2025
On today’s episode of CBT Now, Don Andres, author of Why Auto Service Departments Fail to Grow and Owner of Auto SCT Consulting & Training, joins us to discuss how...
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If your service drive isn’t actively selling tires, you’re leaving money on the table; tires aren’t just rubber; they’re rolling relationships

Tires are the ticket: Turning tread into trust in the service drive

- July 7, 2025
If your service drive isn’t actively selling tires, you’re leaving serious money—and long-term customer retention—on the table. Tires aren’t just rubber and steel; they’re round, rolling relationships. They’re also one...
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The modern fixed operations leader isn't just managing technicians and advisors—they're managing informaton, in real-time.

Performance you can see: Data-driven fixed ops

- June 4, 2025
In today’s automotive retail environment, the difference between a profitable service department and one that’s just getting by often comes down to one thing: data visibility. The modern fixed operations...
Fixed-Ops Articles
If you're a fixed ops director you've got to divide your strategy into two distinct territories: the hot & cold side of the customer pipeline 

Pipeline precision: Coaching the outside parts sales game

- May 20, 2025
As a Fixed Operations Coach, I've seen it all when it comes to outside parts sales teams. Some reps are just dropping off donuts and calling it 'building relationships.' Others...
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A batter skipping their first at-bat doesn't happen. But that is what I continue to see happen on our service drives.

Missing the First At-Bat: The Cost of Skipping Time-and-Mileage Service Offers

- May 15, 2025
Baseball season has been in full swing since March, and I’ve enjoyed catching a few games here and there. One thing I haven’t seen yet? A batter skipping their first...
Articles Fixed-Ops
On the latest episode of Training Camp with Adam Marburger, he sits down with John Roberts, dealer principal of Roberts Ford.

Ford Dealer John Roberts shares secrets to longevity, leadership, and continuous growth

- May 13, 2025
In the latest episode of Training Camp with Adam Marburger, CEO at Ascent Dealer Services, he sits down with John Roberts, dealer principal of Roberts Ford, for a candid conversation...
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