Tag: fixed operations
Improving work flow in the fixed operations department — Chris Schaubert
Every auto technician knows that fixed operations departments must maintain a balanced work flow to keep customers happy and profits high. However, many managers,...
Collaborate to own the customer experience
In the beginning, there was Microsoft. Apple arrived a year later. And they’ve been rivals ever since. But did you know, they’ve also been...
5 tips to make service more convenient for your customers
With nearly 165,000 auto repair and maintenance shops in the United States, you need your dealership to stand out. The key to success is...
4 ways car dealers can win against aftermarket service providers
According to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Aftermarket Service Index Study, customers increasingly prefer aftermarket service providers to new-vehicle dealers. J.D. Power surveyed almost...
DOL and Mercedes-Benz team up to train the next generation of...
This Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Labor revealed a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz USA to train and equip future auto workers for their careers in...
AutoNation to expand after-sale products with RepairSmith purchase
On Monday, one of the country’s largest automotive retailers, AutoNation, announced the acquisition of maintenance company RepairSmith to boost its after-sale options.
The purchase is...
Three digital tools that improve customer retention at your car dealership
In this edition of the CBT News Power Lunch, anchor Jim Fitzpatrick is joined by Skyler Chadwick, Director of Product Consulting at Cox Automotive’s...
Why car dealers must have a consistent service menu process
Many car dealerships ignore the use of menus in their F&I department, though they have been around for decades. In fact, according to one...
4 strategies to manage vehicle servicing in an ICE and EV...
The rise in popularity of electric vehicles, thanks to a combination of consumer demand and regulatory efforts, will drive a significant increase in their...
How service managers can drive profits and keep customer service intact...
Welcome to another edition of Inside Automotive with anchor Jim Fitzpatrick. We're joined by Jennifer Suzuki, President of eDealer Solutions, acclaimed sales trainer, and...
