Dealers turn to fixed ops as vehicle sales soften
On the Dash:
Dealers are leaning on parts and service to offset weaker new-vehicle profitability.
Average parts and service gross profit rose to $5 million per dealership in 2025.
Ford...
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HMC34.3000.77%
TM212.4302.75%
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GPI260.2102.92%
ABG197.170-2.44%
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TSLA390.220-7.23%
GM86.000-0.25%
F11.9200.02%
RIVN12.180-0.62%
CYD21.7400.59%
HMC34.3000.77%
TM212.4302.75%
CVNA72.3701.53%
PAG212.0000.21%
LAD296.520-0.65%
AN177.750-2.76%
GPI260.2102.92%
ABG197.170-2.44%
SAH59.480-0.7%
TSLA390.220-7.23%
GM86.000-0.25%
F11.9200.02%
RIVN12.180-0.62%
CYD21.7400.59%
HMC34.3000.77%
TM212.4302.75%
CVNA72.3701.53%
PAG212.0000.21%
LAD296.520-0.65%
AN177.750-2.76%
GPI260.2102.92%
ABG197.170-2.44%
SAH59.480-0.7%
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