Service And Parts

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Fixed ops continues to be bright spot for dealers, Cox survey shows

Dealers gave their current fixed ops business high marks and expressed optimism for the next quarter, according to a recent Cox Automotive survey.

May 29, 2025 02:58 PM
Service & Parts tips: Audit your tech stack before it’s too late

A compilation of Service & Parts tips.

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May 29, 2025 11:41 AM
Overheard: How service advisers build trust with customers

Here is a compilation of advice from service department experts.

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May 28, 2025 04:34 PM
Guest commentary: How dealership service departments are pivoting to adjust to tariffs

Dealership service departments facing financial uncertainty because of tariffs should consider outsourcing some job functions, writes John Traver.

May 27, 2025 12:00 PM
Making space for big rigs to increase flow of repair gigs

To build service revenue, McCandless Ford near Pittsburgh invested in new service bays that can accommodate large trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles.

May 21, 2025 06:40 PM
Audi dealership general manager who joined rival store temporarily banned from poaching former co-workers

A judge granted a temporary injunction to prevent an Audi dealership general manager to hire former co-workers to join him at a rival Audi store nearby.

May 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Philadelphia Catholic high school opens 3-year technician training academy

The 3-year automotive academy at Father Judge High School in Philadelphia celebrated its grand opening in May as its 24-student inaugural class neared completion of their first year of studies.

May 15, 2025 02:38 PM
Dealer Stream, Blockboard team up to combat streaming advertising fraud

Dealer Stream and Blockboard believe their streaming advertising partnership will help dealerships cut costs, boost efficiency and reduce digital fraud.

May 12, 2025 06:03 PM
Strategic pricing is vital to managing parts inventory in the tariff era

Dealerships that embrace strategic pricing and disciplined inventory management are turning a potential crisis into an opportunity, Chuck Hartle of PartsEdge writes.

May 08, 2025 01:41 PM
Car-related purchases are common emergency expense, survey finds

Data from PYMNTS and Splitit from early 2025 shows that auto parts and accessories was the leading category of unexpected expenses.

May 07, 2025 04:56 PM
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