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Service Absorption is a Dangerous Number
Service absorption is one of the most frequently cited Fixed Ops metrics at 20-group meetings. While asking the service department to carry store profitability has never been more important, focusing on service absorption as a metric is not only limi
Nov 2, 2017
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Holidays are the Perfect Time to Nurture Loyalty
It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays. In retail, that typically means an upsurge in business. In the automotive industry, the sales department typically finds consumers buying vehicles for their loved ones. And the service department sees
Oct 31, 2017
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Technology in the Service Drive
AutoLoop’s Director of Professional Services Stephen Coambes shares innovative technologies that dealers can use in the service drive.
Oct 30, 2017
Why Electric Vehicles Will Change the Auto Industry
CEO / Founder Ujj Nath explains why the auto industry needs to be prepared for the rise of electric vehicles.
Oct 30, 2017
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5 Ways to Use Inventory Tracking Beyond Sales
We all know inventory tracking works really well during the sales process. A customer comes up, the dealer salesperson talks to them about their wants and needs to help them figure out what kind of vehicle they want, and then he or she finds the vehi
Oct 26, 2017
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For Vehicle Service, Luxury is Different!
I’ve had the privilege of working with several leading luxury brands including BMW, Lexus, Porsche, Maserati and Rolls Royce. From these experiences, I have learned to adjust owner communications to meet the unique needs of these brands and custo
Oct 23, 2017
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Is Selling a Car More Important than Preserving a Life?
The Future of Used Car Recalls A recent Automotive News report states that one in four vehicles for sale by CarMax has a safety recall that need to be fixed. A separate report by consumer advocate group the Center for Auto Safety places it at 27 perc
Oct 20, 2017
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It’s The Little Things That Matter
myKaarma CEO/Founder Ujj Nath shares why it’s the little things that matter when it comes to customer experience in the dealership.
Oct 16, 2017