Tag: service
Embrace technology in the service department for faster turnaround times
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...
Recommendations for dealership service page content
As we get deeper into the digital times, your customers are going to spend more time visiting your dealership website than they are calling...
The EV ‘low cost of operation’ promise means service loyalty is...
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...
Opportunities for fixed ops to take advantage of vehicle shortages
Car dealerships are taking a hit with the chip shortage problem, leaving many to wonder how they can still make a profit when the...
The cost of obsolescent parts for a car dealer
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...
Americans are optimistic about travel plans as traffic volumes return to...
In most jurisdictions, the number of cars on the road today looks very close to how it appeared prior to March 2020. According to...
Six states to receive Free2Move ‘Car On Demand’ subscription services this...
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...
Why soliciting reviews is a solid business plan for dealerships
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...
Recall repairs stand out as an opportunity for auto dealers
According to data from CARFAX, the number of vehicles on the road with open recalls declined by 5% in 2020. However, more than 53...
2021 Vehicle Health Index unveils opportunities for fixed ops
Drivers who experience a Check Engine light lose trust in their vehicle. But due to the pandemic, many vehicle owners have held onto their...
