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An Open Letter to Service Directors: Selling Your Way to Success
Dear Service Director: It’s summertime, and I know you are busy. In fact, if you’re the typical dealership manager, your day begins before 7 a.m. and won’t end for another 12+ hours. This time of year, it’s head-down, nose-to-the-grindstone,
Jul 5, 2019
Using Video in the Service Department
Flick Fusion COO Tim James shares why using video in service can increase service revenue and build trust with your customers.
Jul 3, 2019
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What’s the Silver Lining in this New Car Sales Slump We’re In?
According to an article in Automotive News, dealerships are in a new car sales slump and have to increasingly rely on used car sales and service revenue to drive profits. Industry experts recognize that used cars are typically more profitable to a de
Jul 2, 2019
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Why Aren’t Consumers Using Online Service Scheduling?
This week's #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Jun 28, 2019
Why Selling OEM Auto Parts Online Isn’t About Margins
The auto parts business in the USA is about an $8-10B a year industry, of which more than $1B include OEM parts. The year-over-year growth of this market is about 13%, and the percentage of sales that occurs online is already at about 85%. This is th
Jun 24, 2019
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How to Solve a Big Challenge in Service
This week's #HardFacts is live from Google HQ in #NYC. Samantha chats with Google team members about what it means to be a #Google Partner. She also gives some strategies
Jun 24, 2019
The Rule of 3: Perfecting Sales-to-Service Handoff
If your dealership is like most, the sales and service side of the house feel like two disconnected islands most of the time. The teams rarely come together unless handling reconditioning or aftermarket accessory installation. But consider this: if s
Jun 20, 2019
Is Ridesharing Always Safe? Hail NO!
Drivers participating in the nation’s most extensive ridesharing services are all independent contractors and, as such, are responsible for keeping their own vehicles maintained. After all, if they want to make money as a contracted driver, it
Jun 17, 2019
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How Community-Centricity in Automotive Retail Brings Purpose, Satisfaction, & Loyalty
A community-first mindset and business philosophy inspires positivity and a direct sense of purpose, resulting in higher satisfaction and loyalty.
Jun 15, 2019