Your service department is a lot like a Doctor’s office. Most of the people that come in would rather be somewhere else. A customer is usually in your service drive...
The old cliché tells us that ‘Talk is Cheap.’ But every sale in your dealership begins with talk. Likewise, dissatisfied service customers can give you a low CSI rating, not...
If you happen to be someone who grew up in the days when grocery stores gave S&H Green Stamps, Plaid Stamps or Top Value Stamps with every purchase, you may...
Most Americans shop on Amazon or eBay and the negative impact on brick and mortar retail outlets is far-reaching. Customers have proven they want to shop and order goods and...
You can make money with coupons with the right customer messaging and targeted marketing. It is easier to learn than it sounds. if you give the right coupon (the right...
Sally Whitesell has spent over two decades providing service advisor training to service departments across the country. Her professional training products have been utilized at dealerships by individuals, service teams,...
There are a few common skills that every Service associate can conquer that will intensely expand their relationship skills with customers. I call these “Customer Service Traits of Substance” and...
The silent crisis can take place when there is a lack of clear communication from the leadership level down when it comes to goals you have set for your department...
Automotive service industry experts estimate that service departments lose 25-35% of their customers every day from unanswered or poorly handled phone calls. In this week's episode of the Weekly Tune-Up,...