Posts
Posts
Dealer/GM NewsDigital DealerFixed Operations NewsMobileServiceTechnologyTrending Industry NewsVideo
The Real Reason Tools Fail
AutoLoop Director of Professional Services Stephen Coambes shares why tools fail in dealerships in this video blog.
Dec 5, 2017
Posts
Dealer/GM NewsFixed Operations NewsPre-Owned Sales StrategySales ManagementSales StrategiesServiceTrending Industry News
The Fight Club: Why Your Dealership Should Have One
I know that in writing this article, I’m completely violating the first rule of the fight club. However, my guess is that your dealership doesn’t have one, so I’m willing to risk the wrath of Tyler Durden to help you get started in creating a f
Dec 4, 2017
Posts
Dealer ManagementDealer/GM NewsFixed Operations NewsLeadershipSales ManagementServiceTechnologyTrending Industry News
Poor Communication is Killing your CSI
Are your employees communicating well at your dealership? At most of the dealerships I have visited they are not! I see far too many stores that still utilize walkie-talkies or paging systems and while this may seem like a good idea, in my mind it is
Nov 28, 2017
Posts
Dealer/GM NewsFixed Operations NewsMarketing StrategiesServiceTechnologyTrending Industry News
Competing Against Nothing
When asked “who are your competitors in service?” most franchise dealers answer, “independent repair shops,” and state that the focus of that competition is price. While it is certainly true that most consumers who defect go to independent re
Nov 21, 2017
Posts
Dealer ManagementDealer/GM NewsFixed Operations NewsLead Management & CRMMobilePre-Owned Sales & Marketing StrategiesServiceTrending Industry News
Making the Case for Texting Consumer Recall Notices
Technology has made a huge impact upon our modern society. In the past, standard postal mail and phone calls were sufficient means of communication. However, as people are increasingly inundated with junk mail and persistent telemarketer calls, their
Nov 21, 2017
Posts
Dealer/GM NewsDigital DealerFixed Operations NewsMobileServiceTechnologyTrending Industry NewsVideo
Following the Basics in the Service Drive
Director of Professional Services Stephen Coambes shares how following the basics in the service drive will lead to a better customer experience.
Nov 20, 2017
Service Department Communication in the 21st Century
Alexander Graham Bell, credited with inventing the telephone in 1876, showcased his remarkable invention with the first-ever phone call to Thomas Watson, his assistant, who was in another room. In modest words, Bell spoke into a mouth piece and said:
Nov 16, 2017
Posts
Dealer ManagementDealer/GM NewsExpense ManagementFixed Operations NewsServiceTrending Industry News
Warranty Claims and Internal Debits: Stop the Madness!
Let’s cut to the chase. Internal debits from warranty claims are costing dealerships $100,000+ a year. And, with larger high-volume dealerships, this amount can be dramatically higher. Whether your dealership “needs” the money or not, my guess
Nov 13, 2017
Posts
Data & AnalyticsDealer ManagementDealer/GM NewsFixed Operations NewsOwnershipServiceTechnologyTrending Industry News
Getting More from your DMS DOC
The DOC (Daily Operating Control) is a DMS report that is rather unique to our industry. Other businesses tend to evaluate their performance quarterly, or even annually. The DOC creates a daily sense of urgency for the accounting office to get all
Nov 8, 2017