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Parts and Service

Tips and best practices for those working in fixed operations.

Losing Service Business to Local Garages

Local garages are becoming more and more popular in all areas. With big franchise garages and independent repair shops popping up in every city, every dealership

Customize ERA-IGNITE Parts Main Page

The Parts Main Page is your default landing page. When you first open Parts, there are 12 default links that display. If you find you’re

Recall Service

The last few years have brought an alarming number of recalls to the market, prompting owners to unexpectedly return their cars to the dealership for

Make More Profit in Parts

I hear it all the time, “parts is parts…there’s not a whole lot we can change about our processes back there.” Not true. It is

Do Service Better

Up to 80% of customers who buy a vehicle from a dealership do not return for customer pay service work two years after the sale,

Capture Every Service Opportunity

As automotive retailers, we make every effort to scout, greet, qualify, and sell to potential customers on the front end. We advertise in print, digital,

Tips for Boosting Service Loyalty

One of the biggest problems dealerships face is defection. Customers are spending a majority of parts and service dollars, nearly 70% of $310 billion according

Service Department

Picture this: You arrive at a hotel after a long day of travel.  It’s well past midnight and you find yourself alone in a quiet

Don't need my Business

More than half of consumers will stop buying from a retailer after a bad customer service interaction. And, nearly 40 percent will avoid a retailer

Service Room

People hate waiting. With overnight shipping, fast food, and quick lube centers, customers expect results in a hurry. Yet, they come to your service department only