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Fixed operations service advisors should prioritize establishing trust with customers from the moment they step into the dealership.

Building rapport: the art of systematic and proactive communication for dealership...

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In the WHIRLWIND environment of an automotive dealership service center, service advisors play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with customers. OR DO...
With the rise of online sales platforms and market competition, the service department offers the recurring revenue essential for growth.

Redefining service excellence: key benchmarks for the future

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Remember the days when the service department felt like an afterthought? In the early stages of your career, you noticed it tucked away, overshadowed...
reconditioning

4 simple tips to improve your dealership’s reconditioning process

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How long does it take your dealership to recondition a used vehicle? If you are one of the top performers, the answer would be...
career

6 career options to explore if you’re thinking about joining the...

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Are you thinking of trying a new career path? The auto industry may be a perfect fit for you! The auto industry is not...
Auditing your service scheduling process is the best way to find potential bottlenecks and implement techniques to improve fixed operations. 

Auditing your dealership’s service scheduling processes

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The gateway to your dealership’s service department is scheduling. Make this process effortless, and the journey for a satisfied customer gets off on the...
The world of fixed ops is changing rapidly. If you don’t pay attention to the latest trends, you could find yourself lagging behind.

5 trends impacting your fixed ops profits and how to address...

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Since the dawn of the car business, dealerships have been focused primarily on selling cars. Fixed ops has often been an afterthought. Ironically, fixed...
time

How to save your customers time at the dealership without compromising...

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In 2019, McKinsey said, "The automotive customer experience can often feel outdated and inferior, especially for younger customers, who seem to be losing interest...
retail automotive service departments performance pro forma compensation

How to incentivize service technicians with pro forma compensation plans

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On today's episode of Service Drive, Don Reed, CEO of Dealer PRO training, talks about the overlooked process that still exists in our dealerships...
service advisors

4 ways to measure your service advisors’ success

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You use valuable KPIs to track the success of your service department, but how is your service advisor stacking up? As the head over...

Tips to improve the close on service transactions

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For most dealerships, the aim for 100% service absorption is a lofty goal. Achieved, it pays the overhead expenses completely for the month, alleviating...