by Amanda Poe | Dec 15, 2025 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog, Getting Started, Grow Online Part Sales
The average vehicle on the road today has hit an all time high at over 12 years old. That means maintenance, replacement parts, and accessories are booming. But here’s the catch: more and more of those parts are being bought online, not over the phone or at the...
by danderson | Nov 14, 2024 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog, Fixed Ops, Improve Operations
Achieving 100% fixed absorption is a must for the long-term success of your dealership—especially in the midst of plummeting vehicle profitability and growing uncertainty around the future of service. However, this goal continues to be a significant challenge for many...
by danderson | Oct 23, 2024 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog
It’s no secret—the auto industry has been through a lot in recent years. Inflation, supply chain problems, and changing consumer expectations have left dealerships in a tough spot. Gone are the days when car sales could easily cover all the dealership’s expenses....
by danderson | Oct 23, 2024 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog, Fixed Ops
As costs continue to rise and many consumers are expressing increased sensitivity to pricing, many leaders within automotive dealerships find themselves searching every corner of their business for ways to drive revenue growth and maintain profit margins. Without a...
by danderson | Oct 2, 2024 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog, Fixed Ops
This article was originally published in Fixed Ops Magazine, October 2024. Today, dealerships face a pressing dilemma: How to prepare for sustainable growth as they enter a new, digital-forward automotive industry. The answer may be in transitioning from a traditional...
by danderson | Dec 12, 2023 | Auto Industry Trends, Blog
As we approach 2024, the automotive industry faces unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities. For parts dealers, the end of the year is about navigating through changes and leveraging them to fast-track revenue growth. Where parts departments are concerned,...
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