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Dealers Light on Website Service-Department Content
Auto dealership websites typically go heavy on vehicle sales, light on service-department offerings. That should change, at least somewhat, says Denim Simkins, a regional fixed-operations
Jul 1, 2016
The Auto Defect Cited in Death of ‘Star Trek’ Actor Is Getting a Quick Fix
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles said on Wednesday it is speeding up its software fix for 1.1 million recalled vehicles for rollaway risks like the recalled Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in the death
Jun 29, 2016
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Dealers in Overtime Pay Dispute
In a 6-2 decision issued this week, the Supreme Court vacated the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling that service advisors qualified for overtime pay because they were not considered
Jun 29, 2016
Merchant Partners, LLC Partners with Confident Financial Solutions To Boost Revenue at Over 7,000 Automotive Locations with Auto Repair Financing
Confident Financial Solutions, (CFS) a consumer finance company, today announced a partnership with Merchant Partners, LLC., to help increase service drive activity at more than 7,000
Jun 29, 2016
Increasing Service Revenue Is All in the Details
The service department is typically the largest revenue source for a dealership. In some cases, service departments carry the dealership and keep it in the black. Yet, no matter how much revenue
Jun 27, 2016
How Two Birds with One Stone Protects Your Investment
Have you ever considered targeting your sales and service customers simultaneously? Try placing a service offer in with your next sales mailer. I promise you’ll be happy with the results.
Jun 27, 2016
Dangerous Recalls May be Leaving your Service Lane Unrepaired
In my last few blogs, I’ve discussed how to handle recall customers and why dealers should embrace them rather than be afraid of them. We’ve also reviewed new and used car recalls, along with
Jun 24, 2016
Confident Financial Solutions Boosts Auto Service Centers’ Revenue With Auto Repair Financing
Confident Financial Solutions, (CFS) a consumer finance company, today announced that due to the success of its auto repair financing program for service centers and their customers, the company
Jun 20, 2016
Facebook Ads are the New Gold Mine
During the Gold Rush of the early 1900’s people crossed the country because they heard there was a way to find gold and become rich. Some were successful because they had the right investment
Jun 16, 2016