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The Proactive Service Manager
A few months into my new role as the service manager at a large metro-area dealership, it became obvious to me, that having the title, didn’t necessarily mean I was the one in charge
Mar 8, 2017
Ask for the Sale, but Do It the Right Way
A recent survey of automotive dealership service department customers revealed a startling observation: half the vehicle owners surveyed were never asked to buy additional needed
Mar 3, 2017
Servicing Should Be a Love & Info Fest
This is a typical conversation I had with my customers every day at my shop. I made sure I earned this respect beginning with the first meeting. How easy and quickly that job got purchased
Mar 3, 2017
Stop the Lunacy!
For the past 15 years or so, technology has existed which enables customers to schedule service appointments online. In the beginning, the systems were very basic – the customer filled out a form online
Mar 3, 2017
Can Your Used Car Buyers Trust You?
Consumers have plenty of choices when it comes time to buy a used car – private sellers, independent used car lots and, of course, franchise dealerships. Each have their pros and cons,
Feb 27, 2017
Are Your Service Advisors Overloaded? [VIDEO]
In this short video blog, myKaarma CEO/Chairman Ujj Nath explains why dealerships should analyze what their service advisors responsibilities are and asks whether they are overloaded?
Feb 27, 2017
Is Your Dealership a Sitting Duck? Risk Mitigation in a World of Exploding Recalls
Injuries, and even incidents of death, continue to climb as recalls are an ever-escalating problem. As a result, litigators are paying attention and salivating at the prospect of big payouts
Feb 24, 2017
That High Dollar RO May Hurt Your Customer More Than You Think
According to a recent report from the JPMorgan Chase Institute, many Americans need more than a year to recover from a $1,500 financial hit.
Feb 22, 2017
The Gaps Between Millennial Expectations & Reality In the Service Drive [VIDEO]
VP Analytics & Data Services Doug Van Sach shares some gaps between Millennial expectations and reality in this video blog.
Feb 17, 2017