You Can Handle the Truth: Preparing Your Fixed Ops Team for Growth and Success
What if all of your advisors sold an additional half-hour to an hour per ticket while increasing customer retention? How would this impact your shop’s ability to perform repairs and service in “a reasonable amount of time,” as many manufacturers’ surveys suggest?
The Convenient Truth
Anyone who has been in our business for some time can tell you the auto industry has changed dramatically — and so have our client’s habits and expectations. For today’s client, convenience is everything.
How Responsible Are You for KPI Scores?
Do you want 12 to 15 quality tickets with high KPI because they were able to give your clients the time and attention they deserve, or do you want a higher ticket count with mistakes and missed opportunities because they went into survival mode?
Do Your Clients Really Want “Real Quick” Service?
We all think we know what clients want — but do we really? Google has done some interesting research regarding our service customer’s opinions.
Poor Service is Not a Symptom of COVID!
Clients want important information and clear directions, and it starts with their first point of contact.
How Often Should You Train?
Consistent training means adding hours to an already long work week. A well-trained team will benefit the entire dealership.
Invest Your Training Budget Wisely
Let’s face it: With profit margins on new and used car sales diminishing every year, it’s fair to say that your service department is a big part of your profitability and critical to your customer retention.
Service Writer vs. Professional Service Advisor: Which Do You Have on Your Staff?
We might assume our top performers simply have sparkling personalities, but many shy, quiet advisors work very successfully in this field. So, what’s the difference between the standouts and the underachievers?
Stop the Turnover: A Frank Look at Why Your Service Advisors are Leaving
If we focus on the needs of our people, they’ll be more satisfied with their current career instead of looking to the next one. That will reduce our employee turnover and create more consistency with our customers, which is a key component to keeping your guests coming back.
Is Selling to Women Really Different?
There is no denying that women want — and expect — a higher level of attentiveness, reassurance and professionalism, but remember: If you deliver a great experience, women are three times more likely to fill out your survey and we will tell all of our friends.
