Fixed Ops
Building Better Customer Experiences in Your Service Department
Service department employees are often the unsung heroes of dealerships. While the sales department is an important part of the customer...
Identify Areas for Improvement in Parts Operations
In today's rapidly evolving automotive industry, the role of a parts manager in a dealership is more critical than ever. It's a continual journey...
5 Signs Your Parts Department Needs Help
The efficiency of a parts department is critical for overall business success. To achieve this, there’s a need for a transformation that can lead to...
Driving Talent to the Parts Department with eCommerce
Over the past year, attracting and retaining talent has been a challenge for many industries, especially for automotive. No one understands this more...
Is your Service Scheduler a Minefield? 3 Tips to Maximize your Shop Capacity
Many of us remember playing “Minesweeper” to pass the time on our personal computers. You’d click boxes to expose a numbered box that indicated...
What’s the Status? How Dealerships Can Avoid Missed Opportunities With Existing Clients
“Hi, I’m calling about my vehicle. Do you know what the status of it is and when it will be ready?” Dealerships across the country hear some version...
People in Automotive: Allie Peters
In this month's edition of People in Automotive, Laurie Halter meets with Allie Peters, Fixed Ops Director at the Cavender Auto Group. Allie is open,...
Parts Departments: the key to dealership success
In my work with hundreds of parts departments, I’ve witnessed time and time again parts and service departments being undervalued and neglected by...
Harnessing the Power of the Parts Department in the New EV Era
As the automotive industry races towards an increasingly electric future, dealerships face the challenge of adapting to the rise of electric vehicles...
Upcoming Recession? Embrace This Overlooked Profit Center!
There has been growing speculation about the possibility of another recession, and experts seem to agree that they aren’t entirely sure if a...
Establishing Connections Through the Parts Department
Creating connections with customers is vital for any business to thrive, whether you are trying to acquire new customers or sell to existing ones. By...
Right-Sizing Extended Electric Vehicle Warranty And CPO Policies, an Interview with Josh Bass, VP of Innovation at JM&A Group
"It's all about ensuring that JM&A Group stays ahead of the competition, specifically in the F&I Product space." The MAPConnected Vehicle Service...