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Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated Scheduling

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

The Future is Here, and It’s Powered by AI

The world changed forever in 1983. Most people weren’t ready for the internet revolution. In 2025, we’re on the brink of another technological revolution.

ERA-IGNITE Keyboard Shortcuts

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.

Mechanic and his service advisor using touchpad in auto repair shop.

Recon Roles Part 2: Managing Information as a Service Advisor

Walk through three ways you, as the service advisor, can manage information and drive an efficient reconditioning cycle.

used car manager talking to techs

Recon Roles Part 1: Set the Tone as a Used Car Manager

Walk through three ways you, as the used car manager, can build a foundation to speed up the recon process and avoid common pitfalls.

Used vehicle reconditioning automation to tap into high demand

Tapping into Used Vehicle Demand Starts with Recon

Industry experts are predicting that used vehicle demand (and prices) likely won’t start coming down until spring 2022 at the earliest.

Service technician looking underneath the vehicle hood

Low-Grade Vehicles Call for High-Quality Reconditioning

Automotive News recently published an article discussing why dealerships are sourcing lower-grade used vehicles to fill their lots.