Dealerships Adding Services and Lowering Prices to Compete with Independent Repair Services
According to The Detroit News, Dealerships whose warranty business is waning are adding services and lowering prices at their service counters to compete with independent shops and remain profitable.
As inflation impacts every corner of the retail automotive industry, many manufacturers continue to offer dealers CPI-based programs to automatically increase their warranty labor reimbursement rates each year. At first glance, these CPI (Consumer Pr
Despite a strong sales finish to the first quarter of the year, dealer market sentiment has taken a slight dip according to the Q2 2025 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI). The current market index stands at 42, down from 44 in Q1. A score
As inflation impacts every corner of the retail automotive industry, many manufacturers continue to offer dealers CPI-based programs to automatically increase their warranty labor reimbursement rates each year. At first glance, these CPI (Consumer Pr
The car-buying journey spans from discovery to purchase and beyond, shaping trust and long-term loyalty. Each stage includes key touchpoints that dealerships must strategically align to engage and guide customers effectively. In this article, we’ll
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