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Top 15 EV leasing deals in November 2024

Top 15 EV lease deals to grab in November 2024

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Rising inventory levels are fueling the industry as a several new, reasonably priced electric vehicle (EV) models hit the market. With excellent lease deals...
As EVs gain traction in the automotive market, dealerships are reporting robust parts and service revenue growth for the Q3.

EVs boost dealership profits: A new era for auto service

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As electric vehicles (EVs) gain traction in the automotive market, dealerships are experiencing a notable impact on their fixed operations revenue. EV repairs are...
So, how can dealerships empower their service teams to drive customer satisfaction and retention? Let’s review strategies.

Empowering dealership service teams to drive customer satisfaction post-sale

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Is sealing the deal and making that sale the endgame? Think again. Today, the real battle for customer loyalty starts after the car leaves...
service department analysis paralysis

Service department analysis paralysis. how to make a decision and move...

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Service operations generate mountains of data associated with the performance of the department. Leaders can and do devote a lengthy amount of time and...
Toxic employees, despite their success in meeting targets and achieving results, can have a detrimental impact on the dealership's culture.

How to manage high-performing, but toxic employees in fixed operations

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In the dynamic world of automotive dealership fixed operations, the pursuit of excellence is paramount. Dealerships rely on a dedicated team of technicians, service...
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...
From airfields to auto shops and beyond: discovering alternative pathways for finding service technicians in the retail automotive industry.

Hiring auto technicians: exploring alternative industries to recruit from

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Finding the right automotive technicians for your dealership can be challenging, especially when the pool of traditional candidates seems to have dried up. Yet,...
To ensure­ that all customers stay informed, businesse­s must have effective­ communication processes and protocols in place.

Elevating the service experience with proactive communication and real-time updates

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In the world of automotive dealerships, the service experience often represents the most complex and confusing part of the customer journey. From scheduling appointments...
gross profit

4 vital ways you can further improve gross profit percentage

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Of the KPIs your dealership must focus on, gross profit percentage should never be overlooked. To improve the gross profit percentage, your service department...

Adapting to change: Being female-friendly in the service department

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Being female-friendly is a necessity these days in all industries, including automotive, because the American woman is one of the most powerful economic forces...