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Fixed Opsby Kimberly LongJuly 1, 2011

Building Sales in the Service Department

The service department can become a profit machine with the right tools, processes and training. The use of maintenance menus and inspection checklists is a great place to start to focus on effective upselling.

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Dealer Opsby Greg GoebelJune 29, 2011

The Five Most Common Mistakes Made by Dealers in Special Finance

As the special finance market continues its upswing, dealers are making many of the same mistakes over and over. Special Finance Expert Greg Goebel discusses the most commonly repeated mistakes in the most critical areas of special finance.

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Dealer Opsby Mark DuboisJune 27, 2011

Reconditioning Options for BHPH Dealers

BHPH dealers have different options when it comes to who reconditions their inventory. Mark Dubois, buy here pay here expert, explains how a BHPH dealer who’s also a new car dealer might handle it versus how a BHPH dealer without an existing service facility might handle BHPH reconditioning.

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Dealer Opsby Courtney ColeJune 24, 2011

The Importance of Continuing Education in the Dealership

Dealer Courtney Cole covers the importance of continuing education for auto dealers and their managers, and why it’s a small price to pay to be the best.

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Dealer Opsby Tom HudsonJune 22, 2011

Check State Law Before Charging Fees

Attorney Thomas Hudson shares insightful correspondence he had with another lawyer who represents dealers regarding finance charges, TILA, Regulation Z and more.

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Dealer Opsby Kimberly LongJune 20, 2011

Jerry Seiner Chevrolet Boasts Robust Wholesale Parts Business

At Jerry Seiner Chevrolet in Salt Lake City, Utah, the parts department has been cultivated to a level of success not seen by many, thanks in no small part to its wholesale operation. The department sells $1.6 to $1.7 million in parts each month.

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Dealer Opsby David Keller, CPA, CFEJune 17, 2011

Who Is Watching the Parts Department?

The parts department is the only department in the dealership that can place an order for almost any type of part and never be questioned about it. CPA David Keller explains why dealers should look at their parts departments to see how it’s really being managed.

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Fixed Opsby Don ReedJune 15, 2011

Optimism Abounds in Fixed Operations

Fixed operations expert, Don Reed, follows up on his previous article with facts and figures about dealers’ compliance with the Five Rules of Engagement for Service Customers. With dealers reporting more service customers coming in, dealers stand to earn a lot more business if they adhere to the rules 100 percent of the time.

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Trainingby Greg WellsJune 10, 2011

Fixing Your Fixed Ops Online Presence

Trainer Greg Wells explains the importance of a dealerships fixed operations department having a presence online. He discusses having a Google Place page, collecting online reviews, having the proper information on the dealership website, potentially offering an online service scheduler, and other options.

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Dealer Opsby Kimberly LongJune 8, 2011

Dealers Put Groupon to the Test in Fixed Operations

Five dealers explain how they used Groupon to drive service and fixed operations traffic.

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