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Every year, the NADA conference is an event I circle on my calendar. There’s no better time to talk shop, connect with other professionals, and

When I was ready to purchase my first vehicle, I was full of excitement. I thought nothing could bring me down and the only challenge

Dealerships have consistently shown resilience, overcoming obstacles and embracing change with every passing year. 2024 has been no different, as new trends and challenges have

Drowning in Paper

An F&I manager once shared with me a work-stress nightmare he’d had. Trapped in his office in a steadily rising sea of paper, he was

Disaster Plan

Nature can bring expected and unexpected disasters. Dealerships need to have a plan in place to help them recover if Mother Nature attacks. In Canada,

Open ROs Report

You have hundreds, maybe even thousands, of repair orders (ROs) moving through the service department each month. It’s possible some have slipped through the cracks

Service Game

Service is a profit centre, that’s old news. But where are you missing potential profit in service? Take the quiz below to see where your

Handle Calls Professionally

A study done by Forrester Consulting found that inbound phone calls make up over 25% of all sales. These phone customers are buying faster, spending more, and

Atmosphere Keeps Them Coming Back

In my first two articles about dealership stickiness, we explored how dealerships can deliver a five-star customer experience by providing a great first impression and superior customer service.

8 Simple Sales Steps for New Hire Success

According to NADA’s 2017 Workforce Study, total dealership turnover in 2016 was 43%. For sales, that number jumps to 67%. With millennials accounting for 61% of dealership