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Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated Scheduling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.
Frustrated Customers, Overloaded Employees: The True Cost of Outdated…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…
Bringing Balance to the (Work) Force: Jedi Tactics for Defeating a…
As we celebrate May the 4th, let’s look beyond the stars and into our service departments, where a challenger nearly as daunting as Darth Vader…
Tackling Technician Turnover
Retaining technicians in an industry riddled with turnover is never easy. So how do you do it?
3 Things the NFL and Your Fixed Ops Department Have in Common
The similarities between your fixed ops department and the NFL.
Late adopters are embracing kiosks, are you prepared?
I am a self-proclaimed late adopter. This was true for kiosk technology too, until recently. What does this have to do with your dealership? First,…
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…
4 Tips for Creating Professional Service Videos that Get Results
Here are some tips and tricks to ensure you are putting the best service videos in front of your customers.
Quiz: How Mobile is Your Fixed Ops Department?
Mobility means more than just doing something on your phone. In your fixed operations department, it means success.
From Track to Bay: What You Can Learn from the Efficiency of F1 Pit Crews
In the high-speed world of Formula One (F1), races are often won or lost in the pit. Let’s see how your service department can adopt…
3 Ways Most Marketing Programs Fail to Reach a Key Audience and How to…
The average age of vehicles on the road is now 12.5 years and interest rates are sky high. Focusing on service drive retention is more…
