It’s that time of year again for most of the country. Leaves are falling from the trees, and snow will begin falling from the skies. Winter can be particularly harsh...
Many problems that dealerships struggle with have already been solved by other types of businesses. Reducing defective products in manufacturing firms (and in service industries) greatly lowers warranty costs. In...
On today's CBT Newscast for Wednesday, October 4th, 2017:
WardsAuto's Steve Finlay: Customer satisfaction for its own sake misses point
When it comes to customer satisfaction in the service lane, we're starting...
On today's CBT Newscast for Tuesday, September 26th, 2017:
Tony Zolla: How a face-to-face profile rating system improves sales
Imagine if consumers could take the concept of Fantasy Football and use it...
As a dealership, you have a unique opportunity to market to your customers. And it’s sitting right there in your dealership. What could that possibly be you might ask?
We’re talking...
On today's CBT Newscast for Monday, September 25th, 2017:
CBT Automotive Roundtable
CBT's CEO Jim Fitzpatrick sits down with dealers and managers from four high-volume Atlanta area dealerships to discuss the state...
On this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up, Becky Nixon presents a few effective steps in your service department that will increase revenue and streamline your operation and process for...
Much of what we accomplish in life is determined by what we think is possible. If we think something is possible then we feel we have a fighting chance to...
Takata, the Japanese company behind the faulty airbag inflators, filed for bankruptcy protection. Despite the spiraling debt the company has incurred (which is estimated to be around $9 Billion), Karl...
In this interview, CBT's Joe Gumm talks to Sally Whitesell, Founder and CEO of SW Service Solutions, about how your service department can be more successful.