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

Alan Haig discusses M&A activity

Why retail automotive is still going strong despite years of challenges – Alan Haig | Haig Partners

- March 21, 2023
On this episode of Inside Automotive, host Jim Fitzpatrick is once again joined by Alan Haig, founder of Haig Partners, to discuss further developments in the car business. Haig notes that...
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Ford recall brake hose

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over windshield wiper, brake hose defects

- March 20, 2023
Ford is issuing two separate recalls for roughly 1.5 million vehicles, citing windshield wiper and brake hose defects. The first and largest of the two recalls affects 1.3 million Ford Fusion...
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Automotive technician grapples with new EV technology

Everything you need to know about the technician skills gap for EVs

- March 14, 2023
Unless you’ve hit the technician lottery, chances are your dealership is among the thousands of automotive businesses suffering through a shortage of qualified service personnel. And this situation won’t ease...
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5 simple ways to improve customer retention and satisfaction

- March 7, 2023
If your clients aren’t happy with your services, you won’t be able to keep up with the other Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are essential for your service center’s success...
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Schaubert, inclusion inclusive

Fixing the disconnect between dealers and fixed ops with inclusion

- March 2, 2023
Chris Schaubert, the Founder of Fixed Ops Solutions, joins Inside Automotive for another discussion on service department excellence. On this episode, Schaubert and host Jim Fitzpatrick discuss the ways in which dealers...
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Spiffy

What will Spiffy do with its $30 million Series C funding boost?

- February 17, 2023
Technology and services company, Spiffy, recently announced $30 Million in Series C financing which it expects will drive tremendous growth in 2023 and beyond. The Presidio Group advised Spiffy throughout...
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fixed operations

How will EVs affect fixed operations revenue?

- February 6, 2023
A 2017 article in Automotive News undoubtedly caused indigestion among franchised dealer executives by foretelling how EVs would cause fixed operations to drop. In truth, it’s still too early to...
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Vehlo acquires Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive

- January 24, 2023
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., January 23, 2023 — Vehlo, a leading provider of software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced the acquisition of Rapid Recon and Velocity Automotive —...
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transparency

Using video to improve transparency in your service department – Joe Shaker

- January 19, 2023
Today’s consumers are counting on their dealers to be transparent more than ever. Video is a fantastic resource to build trust due to the clear and honest communication it makes...
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The importance of attracting fleet customers to service and parts

- January 18, 2023
The sales department at your dealership knows how valuable it is to have fleet customers. After all, how much more profit is achieved when four cars are sold versus one?...
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