Tag: dealership
How dealers can compete with the aftermarket
In 2019, according to Statista, the average US auto dealership recorded automotive service and parts sales of around 7.3 million US dollars. As an...
Want to increase productivity, morale, and cost savings? Try a wellness...
Health and wellness are established buzzwords in today's workplace. They may seem like a standard checkbox on the company's list of activities and programs...
Why video marketing should be in your dealership marketing strategy
For many dealerships, the challenge is to find new and creative ways to appeal to consumers, especially in a world where coronavirus is causing...
How dealers can improve their BDC processes
With many dealerships bringing back furloughed sales and fixed ops employees, it's a good time to remind ourselves that fixed operations are important to...
New report suggests data security at dealerships is a serious concern
A report released last week on the susceptibility of data breaches has identified auto dealerships as being a potential target. The 2020 Shred-it Data...
How inspirational leadership can work at your dealership
How do you lead in a crisis? How do you ensure your team continues to function and thrive during times of uncertainty? Dealership managers—and...
Five factors that drive innovation in auto retail
Dealership gross profits have declined from 3.3% to 2.4% between 2015 and 2018. Over that same time frame, an average dealership’s operating profits saw...
Best practices for using video on a dealer site
We live in an emerging Golden Era of video and photography. The new iPhone 12 can record videos in Dolby Vision format, and they...
An F&I early touch is the most profitable transaction
The F&I department is under constant pressure to increase profitability while enhancing the buying experience for the customer. The dealer wants increases in PVR...
Service department retention may start with the facility
According to NADA research, 76% of car buyers purchase a vehicle from the dealership that performs their regular maintenance. Yet despite nearly 100% of...
