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Use of Non-OEM Parts in Repairs Could Expose your Dealership to Liability

Many dealerships perform bodywork and mechanical repairs on vehicles which have been in accidents. Generally these repairs are…

Dealer News October 1

Customer Pay Service Work is Declining – That’s Great News for You

As an automotive professional, you always want to stay informed on the latest trends in the industry. Economic…

Dealer News October 1

Jim Flint, Director of Interactive Sales & Marketing, John Eagle Auto Group

Jim Flint, Director of Interactive Sales & Marketing for the John Eagle Group, in Texas, talks about how…

Dealer News October 1

Mike Reichenbach, Ford Lincoln Mercury

Prior to becoming a dealer, Mike Reichenbach was a factory guy working at Ford Motor Co. After deciding…

Dealer News October 1

It Turns Out You Can Fix Stupid — Part 2

In my last column I wailed about free or dirt cheap oil changes, no appointments, and ridiculous commitments…

Dealer News September 13

Four Facts About Servant Leadership

“Servant leadership” has been a business buzzword the past three decades. But in the 1,000 leadership presentations I’ve…

Dealer News September 9

Get Tough, Take Control of Flat Rate Hours

Of course I am speaking of the all important, yet fleeting Flat Rate Hours here.  These are the…

Dealer News September 2

Cutting Expenses Leads to Record Dealership Profitability

In my early years in the auto retail industry a dealer told me, “You cannot cut your way…

Dealer News September 1

Quit Changing the Pay Plan!

If you ask 10 service managers to define the perfect pay plan for service advisors, you will get…

Dealer News September 1