Staying Focused and Reinventing
When your dealership is facing stiff competition, the difference between success and failure comes down to two elements — standing out from the competition and building customer loyalty. To compete in today’s automotive industry, top dealerships must “reinvent the wheel” just to stay relevant in an aggressive market.
Turning in the Right Direction
Sometimes, to make a difference and turn things around, a leader must throw out the old playbook and write a new one.
That is exactly what General Sales Manager Les Nunez did two years ago when he arrived at Lou Bachrodt Mazda, located in Coconut Creek, Florida. Fast forward to today, and those changes are showing up on the bottom line.
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Over the years, Morehead Honda has seen many changes in the automotive sales industry — both in automotive technology and in the way consumers shop for vehicles. To meet the needs and demands of the modern automotive customer, Morehead has developed new ways to provide sales and service opportunities to its customers.
The Unexpected Future of the Dealership
The future can be a frightening place, especially for those not able, or willing, to adapt to changing realities and market conditions. While the auto sales industry has enjoyed several years of growth, change is on the horizon.
Out of the Red and Into the Black
The dealership was out of touch with what the market demanded. In a little under a year and a half’s amount of time we’ve been able to move it to the modern way of doing business.
New Vehicle Sales Up 11%
The dealership’s digital results have been impressive, as well. In February 2017, when Team Velocity first came on board, the store had an 8 percent conversion rate, with 175 total conversions. In August, those numbers have jumped to 15.28 percent, with 609 total conversions.
Growing In A Flat Market
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Getting Off The Ground. Fenton Nissan of Rockwall Sales up 189% YTD!
There’s a freedom that comes from opening a new dealership from scratch. It’s a clean slate, free of any baggage that comes from taking over an existing store. There are no dings on your reputation from past mistakes. Your facility will be new and state-of-the-art. It can be designed to take advantage of new technology.
Nielsen Automotive Group Sales Up in May 24 Percent
Over the years, Nielsen Automotive Group has seen tremendous growth and change, however, the philosophical foundation of the group has remained consistent. As Snouffer says, it all comes down to one word: loyalty.
Winning in Your Local Market. Bill Page Honda Sales Up Percent in a Flat Market
Bill Page Honda faced a pivitol decision such as this when the dealership, then a Pontiac franchise, decided to start selling Hondas in 1971.
Success Story: Sims Honda of Burlington, WA Sales up 25% Year-To-Date
Sims Honda, located in Burlington, Washington, is on a roll. Sales are up 25 percent year-to-date, profits are up and the dealership commands a whopping 73 percent share of the local Honda market. “We’re just up and up and up, and it seems to keep going that way,” said Bobby Maynard, General Manager of the
Success Story: Discover How Audi Coral Springs and Audi Ft Lauderdale Did It
The Qvale Automotive Group is one of the major players in the automotive industry, and one of the reasons for their success has been steady, measured growth. Already having a large presence in California, the group expanded to Florida in 2010 and opened Audi Coral Springs. The company selected Glenn Grosso, who worked his way
