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How to Put the 80/20 Rule to Work for You

For most of you, a net profit at 20 percent of gross profit in your service department and 30 percent in your parts department will make this your best year ever in fixed operations.

Increasing Dealership Tire Sales

In today’s world, dealerships represent a significant share of vehicle maintenance. As a result, they encounter increasing opportunities to offer replacement tires for their customers.

Podcast: Staffing Challenges and Opportunities

Chase Abbott, vice president of sales for VinSolutions and Dealertrack F&I, joins us to discuss dealership staffing challenges and opportunities.

How Do Your Service Advisors Measure Up?

Would you agree that you can’t “save your way to increased profitability?” If so, then why are so many dealers still missing out on earning the gross profits they deserve? The answer is … people!

Are You Making What You Should in Fixed Ops? Part 1

This is Part 1 of a two-part series discussing the importance of having a profit improvement plan that identifies opportunities for improving your service and parts retail operations.

Make Your Out-Of-State Customer Count

Your dealership’s customers are no longer just your neighbors. While many of your customers come from across the street or across town, many dealerships also have customers from across the country.

Continuing the Incredible Climb

“People can be resistant to change, so you break that resistance down by embracing it, understanding it and putting focus on it. By embracing it, our team adapts to change pretty well.”

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.

How to Preserve Dealer Revenue in a Sales Downturn With Live Chat

Have you ever heard the aphorism, “a rising tide lifts all boats”? John F. Kennedy was surely right when he spoke about the economy; when there’s market growth, even the average dealer profits. Unfortunately, sales are beginning to slow in the auto industry, and we have low tides on the horizon.

The Three Most Important Letters in Sales: A.B.L.

With a positive mindset, a view toward the future, and the right training, salespeople will understand the need and will continue to Always Be Looking for opportunities and loyal clientele, regardless of how business is doing.