Car Dealership Service Department
How to Accelerate Profits Through a Slowdown

If your parts and service departments are already profitable, then of course you realize this $201,600 drops straight down to net operating profit.

9 Rules of Bearing Replacement

Asymmetrical hub bearings are allowing larger wheel and tire packages to be installed on vehicles with extra weight or rolling resistance

Are Insurance Carriers Going to ‘Total’ Our Collision Centers?

Lately, industry “experts” are justifiably focused on the long-overdue overhaul of attracting young people to collision recruitment and training programs. However, I have not seen such a feverish discussion to save the precious techs we already have.

Leadership Podcast: Advice for 1st Time Leaders

We’ve returned some of our past guest to ask them what advice they would give someone going into a leadership position for the first time.

Raybestos Expands Line of Element3 Coated Rotors

In certain climates if a rotor is uncoated, corrosion and rust can begin to form immediately.

Mitchell 1’s ProSpect Now Compatible with Android

This new release expands ProSpect compatibility across virtually any Android or Apple iOS smartphone or tablet device a shop is using in their daily operations.

Suspension Bushing Logic

Even if you can get the camber, caster and toe dialed in on the alignment rack, a weak bushing may cause suspension geometry to change once the vehicle is in motion. These dynamic changes are the reason why bushing inspection is critical.

How to Accelerate Profits Through a Slowdown

If you’re serious about achieving 100% service absorption, (making your dealership 100% recession proof), let’s move on.

How to Accelerate Profits Through a Slowdown, Profit Accelerator No. 2: The Inspection Connection

Do you have a policy that all used vehicles be inspected for needed maintenance and/or mechanical repairs before the vehicle is offered for sale?

Elgin Industries Earns Top Supplier Recognition from General Motors

In announcing the award, GM representatives applauded Elgin for its “dedication and commitment to consistently perform above expectations.”

Dent Wizard Introduces Evolution

Evolution will become the over-arching umbrella for the company’s F&I vehicle protection division, which includes multiple ancillary products and services.

Alternator Ripple Testing: The Ghost in the Machine

Excessive ripple voltage can cause communication issues with networks and communication DTCs in multiple modules. Here’s what you need to know.