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Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated Scheduling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 (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.
The Future of Variable Ops with Experts at NADA 2025
Explore how AI is transforming variable operations in automotive retailing with insights from NADA 2025. Learn about efficiency, profitability, and fraud prevention from industry leaders.
The Power of Personalization: How Direct Mail Can Transform Your Marketing
Consumers spend less time than ever inside dealerships, which means your window to communicate value has drastically narrowed. Customers today begin their search for service…
Is your sales team staying in tune?
Everybody enjoys a good musical performance. The singer producing an amazing melody on the microphone and the band backing them up with their instruments. The…
Creating Consistency in Your Sales Experience: Connecting With Your OEM
Back in August, Nissan announced they were expanding their EV portfolio and making changes to their retail strategy. They want to align the OEM and…
Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late: 3 Common Compliance Issues to…
The automotive industry is dynamic and ever-changing, and so is compliance. State and federal regulations, along with best practices, are updated so frequently it can…
Make Your Customers Feel Like a VIP Using Vehicle Interior Protection…
Every customer wants to feel special when they come into your service drive. You greet them with a smile, address them by name, and provide…
Soft Credit Pulls – a Win-Win-Win Opportunity in Sales and F&I
Shopping for a vehicle comes with all kinds of stressors for a consumer – some of which can affect their relationship with the dealer and…
3 Steps to Better Lead Generation
It’s no secret: cars are expensive these days. The average new car price is up almost five percent from where it was a year ago…
Accessible, Accurate, Actionable: The 3 A’s Behind Optimizing Your…
Customer information is essential to any dealership’s daily operations, and making sure your data is available to you in real-time is the key to achieving…
3 Fantasy Football Player Types that Resemble Dealership Leads
With the NFL season underway, fantasy football is in full swing. Managers have just finished their drafts and are now reviewing their lineups deciding who…
