Service And Parts
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.
The interaction between the parts department and technicians can be a good barometer of the cohesiveness of a service department.
Here is a compilation of advice from service department experts.
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.
Dealer Stream and Blockboard believe their streaming advertising partnership will help dealerships cut costs, boost efficiency and reduce digital fraud.
Dealerships that embrace strategic pricing and disciplined inventory management are turning a potential crisis into an opportunity, Chuck Hartle of PartsEdge writes.
Data from PYMNTS and Splitit from early 2025 shows that auto parts and accessories was the leading category of unexpected expenses.
The goal is to start construction of the mega hub before the end of the year and open by the first quarter of 2027, aligning with the sale-leasebacks executed recently on the old warehouses.
Customer satisfaction at independent repair shops for tire replacement, quick oil change and full service maintenance increased in the latest J.D. Power study.
If tariffs and the high cost of buying a new car persists, smart dealerships should leverage technology to guard against profit downturn.
