TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%
TSLA388.900-3.05%
GM78.0500.27%
F12.435-0.275%
RIVN16.8900.48%
CYD42.3200.03%
HMC24.3600.1%
TM212.860-0.32%
CVNA362.240-8.84%
PAG156.0200.89%
LAD274.8700.39%
AN198.2902.48%
GPI335.4802.75%
ABG204.0901.55%
SAH67.3701.48%


service

service

Embrace technology in the service department for faster turnaround times

- July 5, 2021
With the service department making up 49% of the dealership’s gross profit, it must continue to grow with the times. If dealerships don’t adopt new technologies before the other dealers...
Fixed-Ops Articles
service

Recommendations for dealership service page content

- June 2, 2021
As we get deeper into the digital times, your customers are going to spend more time visiting your dealership website than they are calling or visiting. Not only has the average...
Fixed-Ops Articles

The EV ‘low cost of operation’ promise means service loyalty is paramount

- May 26, 2021
On May 19, Ford unveiled the fully-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck and amassed 45,000 reservations within two days. A few days later on May 24, a commercial variant was announced as the F-150...
Fixed-Ops Articles
dealership

Opportunities for fixed ops to take advantage of vehicle shortages

- May 21, 2021
Car dealerships are taking a hit with the chip shortage problem, leaving many to wonder how they can still make a profit when the car inventory is dwindling away. The...
Fixed-Ops Articles
parts

The cost of obsolescent parts for a car dealer

- May 18, 2021
According to the NADA, an average-sized dealership is sitting on $50,000 worth of parts that haven’t moved in a year. Think of what could actually be done with that $50,000....
Fixed-Ops Articles
travel

Americans are optimistic about travel plans as traffic volumes return to normal

- May 13, 2021
In most jurisdictions, the number of cars on the road today looks very close to how it appeared prior to March 2020. According to the latest Hankook Tire Gauge Index,...
Daily Automotive News Articles
Free2Move

Six states to receive Free2Move ‘Car On Demand’ subscription services this year

- May 6, 2021
Car subscription services under the Stellantis umbrella are set to expand into a total of six American states by year’s end, according to a press release on April 29. Called...
Daily Automotive News Articles
reviews

Why soliciting reviews is a solid business plan for dealerships

- May 5, 2021
The digital automotive marketplace and solutions provider Cars.com has hit a milestone, achieving 10 million customer reviews for local dealers on their platform. For the month of March 2021 alone,...
Sales & Marketing Articles
recall

Recall repairs stand out as an opportunity for auto dealers

- April 29, 2021
According to data from CARFAX, the number of vehicles on the road with open recalls declined by 5% in 2020. However, more than 53 million vehicles continue to operate on...
Fixed-Ops Articles

2021 Vehicle Health Index unveils opportunities for fixed ops

- April 26, 2021
Drivers who experience a Check Engine light lose trust in their vehicle. But due to the pandemic, many vehicle owners have held onto their cars for longer than normal due...
Fixed-Ops Articles

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