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Articlesby Gregory ArroyoAugust 21, 2013

At Your Service

The editor delves into two studies that paint a bleak future for dealership service departments and a third that says vehicle owners are there for the taking.

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ArticlesAugust 16, 2013

Serving Up Sales

Terry Longmore was focused on service-department sales long before it became fashionable. That dedication is paying off for Beasley Ford Lincoln, where Longmore’s department is capturing 3 to 5 percent of his store’s sales leads from customers waiting in the service lounge.

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Articlesby David Keller, CPA, CFEAugust 1, 2013

Counting On Service

An efficient, profitable parts and service operation can generate steady revenue and keep customers coming back.

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Articlesby Don ReedJuly 1, 2013

12 Steps To Selling Service

The magazine’s service coach breaks down a service-selling process that can deliver a 30 to 50 percent closing ratio.

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NewsJune 17, 2013

The VIP Treatment

Facing OEM-mandated facility upgrades, Hoffman Audi took the opportunity to give its service drive a makeover that is winning praise from customers.

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ArticlesApril 23, 2013

Profit Booster: Tapping the Specialty Equipment Market

Tapping the $30 million specialty equipment market is no easy task, but two dealers say it’s not impossible. They open up their playbooks to making accessory sales a profitable venture.

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ArticlesApril 1, 2013

Accessory To Profits

Taking your parts and accessories department online can bring in business from all over the country, but there are several key issues to consider...

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Articlesby Daryl K. TaborMarch 27, 2013

PPM Driving Retention, Profits

Daryl Tabor looks at how prepaid maintenance plans and courtesy service packages are driving service retention at dealerships.

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Articlesby Don ReedFebruary 4, 2013

Supporting Fixed Operations

Don Reed reminds dealers and general managers about the real opportunities that exist for service departments.

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Articlesby Don ReedNovember 19, 2012

The Primary Mission of a Service Advisor

Expert Don Reed, CEO of Fixed Ops Solutions, points out that the primary mission of a service advisor is to ensure that every customer is driving a safe and reliable vehicle. Reed also teaches you exactly how to accomplish your mission from building customer relationships to holding everyone accountable to the mission.

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