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Streamlining Vehicle Service Contract Claims

When talking to service advisors one pain point consistently rises to the top: Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) claims. The process includes lengthy phone calls, repetitive…

ERA-IGNITE Keyboard Shortcuts (With Printable Reference Sheet)
Keyboard shortcuts can do wonders for your everyday tasks. Here’s an updated list of the most common shortcuts in ERA-IGNITE.

Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated…
Since hanging up my hat as a service advisor in 2005, I can’t help but notice how little has changed in the way dealerships handle…

Understanding the FTC’s Enforcement Tools and How You Can Create Your…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its focus on dealerships and is attempting to add new regulatory practices to their already robust arsenal. If…

Spring Cleaning: De-clunking and De-cluttering in F&I
A year in the life of a dealership is a long time, but it can pass quickly. Before you know it, another fiscal year begins,…