Fixed Operations

WardsAuto Podcast: Auto Dealer M&A Maven Dave Cantin WardsAuto Podcast: Auto Dealer M&A Maven Dave Cantin

While the atmosphere around automakers trying to navigate a transition to battery-electric vehicles is fraught, especially with the changing of White House administrations, there are many challenges for car dealers, as well.

Nov 25, 2024

Finance & Insurance

Improve Warranty Processing, Improve Revenue Improve Warranty Processing, Improve Revenue

Nov 14, 2024

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Fixed Operations

Curbee Carves a New Path for Dealership Service Curbee Carves a New Path for Dealership Service

Nov 11, 2024

1 Min Read

Fixed Operations

Unexpected Boost: Dealers Find EVs Increase Fixed Ops Revenue Unexpected Boost: Dealers Find EVs Increase Fixed Ops Revenue

Nov 4, 2024

1 Min Read

Fixed Operations

Dealership Profitability Plunge Slows Thanks to Fixed Ops Dealership Profitability Plunge Slows Thanks to Fixed Ops

Nov 1, 2024

1 Min Read

Fixed Operations

Customer Pay vs. Warranty Work Customer Pay vs. Warranty Work

Oct 28, 2024

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Fixed Operations

Savvy Service Customers Respond to High-Tech Auto Imaging

Savvy Service Customers Respond to High-Tech Auto Imaging

byJim Henry, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Competitive Prices, Comfortable Lounges Win Service Customers

Competitive Prices, Comfortable Lounges Win Service Customers

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Industry Voices | It’s Cycle Time

Industry Voices | It's Cycle Time

byColin McElhatton, CEO

Dealers Take a Fresh Look at Cause of Rising Costs, Dipping Profits

Dealers Take a Fresh Look at Cause of Rising Costs, Dipping Profits

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Engagement or Estrangement: You Pay the Price for Staff Blunders

Engagement or Estrangement: You Pay the Price for Staff Blunders

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Here’s How to Spark Consumers’ EV Interest

Here’s How to Spark Consumers’ EV Interest

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Hurricane Helene Floods Dealerships with Risks, Opportunities

Hurricane Helene Floods Dealerships with Risks, Opportunities

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Tune Up Service Managers’ Pitches to Recruit Techs

Tune Up Service Managers’ Pitches to Recruit Techs

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Finance & Insurance

Fixed Ops Are Key in Buy-Sell Market

Fixed Ops Are Key in Buy-Sell Market

byJim Henry, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Auto Techs Get Respect. Finally.

Auto Techs Get Respect. Finally.

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Fixed Operations

Industry Voices | Government Incentives’ Impact on EV Sales

Industry Voices | Government Incentives’ Impact on EV Sales

byDanny Battaglia, Managing director, ALG, J.D. Power

Fixed Operations

Answering the Call for Service

Answering the Call for Service

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Fixed Operations

'Stop-In' Service Boosts Customer Scores, Technician Satisfaction and Service Profits for Pohanka Group

'Stop-In' Service Boosts Customer Scores, Technician Satisfaction and Service Profits for Pohanka Group

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Fixed Operations

Parts and Service Business Remains Strong in Q2

Parts and Service Business Remains Strong in Q2

byJim Henry, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Getting Car Dealership Technicians Involved in Selling

Getting Car Dealership Technicians Involved in Selling

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Labor Day Strategies for Dealers to Move More Inventory

Labor Day Strategies for Dealers to Move More Inventory

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Fixed Operations

More Dealers Move Toward Mobile Service

More Dealers Move Toward Mobile Service

byJim Henry, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Want to Find, Keep Techs? Here’s How —

Want to Find, Keep Techs? Here’s How —

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Fixed Operations

CDK Cyberattacks Sink Some Retail Auto Sales

CDK Cyberattacks Sink Some Retail Auto Sales

byJim Henry, Contributor

Fixed Operations

Group 1 Reports Strong Fixed Ops in Second Quarter

Group 1 Reports Strong Fixed Ops in Second Quarter

byJim Henry, Contributor

Dealer-Suggested Service-Lane Tool Can Boost Satisfaction

Dealer-Suggested Service-Lane Tool Can Boost Customer Satisfaction

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Dealerlogix Primed to Boost GM Dealers’ Service Lane Revenues

Dealerlogix Primed to Boost GM Dealers’ Service Lane Revenues

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

Warning: Challenging EV Repairs Ahead

Warning: Challenging EV Repairs Ahead

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Combat Margin Compression by Controlling Holding Costs

Combat Margin Compression by Controlling Holding Costs

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Fixed Operations

Extra Effort Wins Dealerships Service Customers

Extra Effort Wins Dealerships Service Customers

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

IndependentService

Fixed Operations

Watch Out, Dealers: Aftermarket Services Are Gaining on You!

Watch Out, Dealers: Aftermarket Services Are Gaining on You!

byNancy Dunham, Principal Analyst/Retail

Opus IVS

Fixed Operations

ADAS Technology’s Impact on Vehicle Customization

ADAS Technology’s Impact on Vehicle Customization

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Fixed Operations

Fixed Ops Counters Sales Profit Slide

Fixed Ops Counters Sales Profit Slide

byJim Henry, Contributor

repair

Fixed Operations

It All Comes Down to Dollars

It All Comes Down to Dollars

byAlysha Webb, Contributor

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