Dealers nationwide are experiencing or expecting shortages on their new car lots. Some manufacturers have fared better than others, but as a whole, the industry will have fewer new vehicles...
Hiring and holding onto female employees isn't just about diversifying a dealership's staff or appealing to female buyers. Evidence has repeatedly shown that including women at all levels of a business strengthens it, with...
“How do we keep ‘em coming back?”
It’s a very important question for anyone working at a dealership.
Customer retention is one of the most important priorities throughout dealership operations. Service, parts,...
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. APEAL Study rank automakers based on how excited and emotionally connected people feel to their new cars. Of a possible 1000 points, the spread between...
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick talks to fixed-ops expert, and regular CBT contributor, John Fairchild of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. The two discuss the current...
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, CBT's Jim Fitzpatrick talks to fixed-ops expert, and regular CBT contributor, John Fairchild of Fairchild Automotive Solutions. Jim and John discuss the...
It is true what they say; you never have another chance to make an excellent first impression. At your dealership, the onboarding and training experience is your version of the...
Service contracts have been around for a long time. They provide additional profit opportunities at the time of sale, and theoretically provide more service opportunities after the sale. The problem...
As a manager, two of your chief concerns are productivity and employee retention. The first boosts your company's revenue. The second reduces the chances of wasting that revenue through endless...
Cox Automotive’s Dealership Staffing study pointed out some worrying hiring trends in the auto industry. It found a 40% overall dealership staff turnover rate, with sales being the largest artery...