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Articles•by Don Reed•May 7, 2008

How to Become Differently Better

Don Reed - If your dealership’s new vehicle unit sales decline by another 6 percent, what does that mean to your bottom line? For those of you who own a franchise that is also losing market share, the decline is even greater...

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Articles•by Don Reed•March 26, 2008

Evaluate Your Parts Department: Know Your Most Profitable Customer

Don Reed - Does your parts department provide every customer the highest level of service they possibly can? Well, to answer that question properly, we must first determine who is the customer?...

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Articles•by Don Reed•February 20, 2008

Your Service Plan for the New Year: No Cost Changes That Produce Net Profits

Don Reed - If you want to focus on “controllable” expenses, then take a long look at policy adjustment and shop supplies. Implement a log for each of these and require your manager to review it with you weekly...

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Articles•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•January 28, 2008

Focusing On Fixed Ops: Crest Cadillac Thrives On Southern Hospitality

Jennifer Murphy - The customer is taken to the private office of one of the four the service consultants/advisers who usually spend between seven and 10 minutes with each customer to understand the customer’s concerns.

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Articles•by Don Reed•January 18, 2008

Training Your Service Customers: Pays Big Dividends

Don Reed - Starting today, ask each of your advisors what maintenance is required by your respective manufacturer. I’m betting they don’t know. If that is the case, then require them to read the warranty book and they will find the words...

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Articles•by Don Reed•December 21, 2007

Evaluate Your Service Department

Don Reed - It doesn't matter what the price of gasoline is or what the interest rates are because there will always be opportunities for improvement in dealing with the retail service customer...

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Articles•by Don Reed•December 8, 2007

The 3 C's For Technicians

Don Reed - First, I want you to determine the condition of your technicians. To do this, you should start by asking your service director/manager to conduct an assessment of their individual skill levels. This will answer two questions...

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Articles•by Don Reed•November 5, 2007

The Worth Of A Technician: Comparing Positions In The Dealership

Don Reed - Any customer who declines a technician’s recommendation for these needed repairs and/or services should be turned over to the service drive sales manager or service manager for a second review with the customer ...

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Articles•by Jennifer Murphy Bloodworth•September 22, 2007

Service Expansion in Sin City: Norm Baker Motor Company Planned to Succeed

Jennifer Murphy - Purchasing the proper equipment, a vital component of success for any service department, is an expensive investment for dealers...

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Articles•by Don Reed•September 17, 2007

The Cure For Losing Customers

Don Reed - Total vehicles in use are at their highest levels in history totaling over 244 million. So, with a record number of vehicles on the road with a median age of 7 or more years, why isn’t the new car dealer thriving in the retail service and parts business?...

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