Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Whether working in new car dealerships or retail repair facilities, becoming proficient in sourcing and advising on EV parts will make you an invaluable asset in this growing sector. Potential employers for our graduates include new and pre-owned car dealerships, custom and specialty shops, and even collision repair facilities.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 27, 2024

The Classic Choice: Car Dealerships Car dealerships are the natural first thought for many service advisors. You’ve completed your service advisor training and are ready to embark on a rewarding career in the automotive industry. But with so many options, where do you begin your job search?

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Typically when we hear stories about people breaking into car dealerships , their goal was to steal cars and take off with them. A strange break-in case in Kentucky is a situation we’ve never heard of before: A man broke into a dealership, and rather than steal any of the cars, he decided to try and sell one of them.

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Woobound

APRIL 9, 2024

Discover the essential role of SEO for car dealerships in Texas and how it can drive targeted traffic, boost online visibility, and increase sales. The post Why Car Dealerships in Texas Need SEO Now More Than Ever appeared first on Woobound.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Partnering with car dealerships, auto repair shops, or car rental companies can open new work streams. For instance, a car dealership may refer customers to your detailing services when they purchase a vehicle.

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Woobound

JULY 3, 2023

Car dealerships are increasingly recognizing the immense potential of video marketing to captivate their target audience and drive sales. In this article, we will delve into the world of video marketing in […] The post The Power of Video Marketing for Car Dealerships appeared first on Woobound.

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autoevolution

MAY 11, 2024

This car has been on auction blocks more than anyone else. The same car dealership tried to sell it in 2021 and 2020. It has been just sitting there, waiting for an owner most of its life. It is a one-of-one prototype that looks gorgeous and has a price to match. continue reading. )

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The skills of a professional auto detailer are sought-after by drivers, car dealerships, and auto shops. If you love taking a rusty old car and restoring it to its original glory, an auto detailing career is fulfilling and fun. Who Wants to Earn a Professional Auto Detailing Certificate?

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RepairSmith

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Service fees: The labor cost is higher at car dealerships and professional service centers than at independent car repair shops. We’ll also discover whether a DIY replacement is feasible and how long exhaust manifolds typically last. This Article Contains: How Much Does an Exhaust Manifold Replacement Cost?

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Brake & Front End

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. It has been estimated that the attack has hit 15,000 dealerships. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Gino Cipperoni of Dealer eProcess speaks with AutoSuccess’ Brian Ankney on the hot topic of Amazon advertising for car dealerships. Amazon uses its extensive data to identify potential car buyers based on personal profiles, including vehicle ownership and major life events (e.g.,

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Woobound

JULY 11, 2023

One of the most significant shifts we’re currently witnessing is the rise of voice search, powered by virtual assistants such as Siri, […] The post The Rise Of Voice Search Optimization for Car Dealerships appeared first on Woobound.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 5, 2023

New Car Dealerships Professions After Auto Mechanic Training New car dealerships are a popular choice for auto mechanics after auto mechanic training due to the constant influx of vehicles needing maintenance and repair. Working on large-scale machinery requires a specific skill set and knowledge base.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

And like all of you, at my familys dealership, we prioritize taking care of them. Castriota shared that franchised new-car dealerships support charitable organizations with a half billion dollars each year, amounting to $5 billion over a decade. In his keynote address, Castriota shared his experiences as an officer in the U.S.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 30, 2024

I had no idea what CDK was until I made the connection that most of the parts pros complaining were at new car dealerships.CDK Global is a company that makes software to run new car dealerships called a DMS. It has been estimated that the attack has hit 15,000 dealerships. It even handles the payroll for technicians.

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CATI

DECEMBER 19, 2024

For anyone passionate about cars and interested in enhancing their appeal and value, auto detailing is an art form with the potential to increase a vehicles value significantly. Potential buyers often notice A cars exterior, and restoring it to a like-new condition can significantly impact its perceived value.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 22, 2024

So imagine our surprise when a Florida jury decided it actually wasn’t cool for a dealership to carjack a customer who had an issue setting up autopay… Read more. If there’s one thing Florida loves more than getting its ass kicked by the University of Georgia, it’s letting people do pretty much whatever they want with their guns.

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Jalopnik

JULY 18, 2024

Honest Abe Auto Sales – a string of four car dealerships in the Indianapolis area – is being forced to pay back nearly half a million dollars to customers it, well, lied to. The dealers , which are operated by Sycamore Companies, were accused of bait-and-switch sales tactics , false advertised prices and preying on… Read more.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

It’s allowing the car dealership, oil lube center, or whichever type of business, to market directly to those channels. License plate recognition (LPR) technology is emerging as a tool that could potentially improve shop lead-generation efforts. DRN leadership says this approach allows for more tailored marketing efforts.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

Engage with local auto repair shops, insurance companies, and car dealerships. But entering the industry as an independent contractor, where you’ll be in direct competition with giant insurance companies and other collision repair shops, can ramp up the pressure in multiple folds. Here’s a guide to help you navigate this path.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 2, 2025

It’s allowing the car dealership, oil lube center, or whichever type of business, to market directly to those channels. License plate recognition (LPR) technology is emerging as a tool that could potentially improve shop lead-generation efforts. DRN leadership says this approach allows for more tailored marketing efforts.

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Jalopnik

JULY 11, 2024

A car dealership in Oklahoma is battling animal abuse accusations and receiving death threats after it featured a pair of elephants during a circus -themed community event in nearly 100-degree heat. It’s not a good look. Read more.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 21, 2025

As cyber activity toward car dealerships has intensified, cyber compliance and prevention companies are ratcheting their defenses. CDK reportedly paid $25 million to satisfy its ransomers demand; its customers are said to have lost $1 billion in sales as a result. Any given network connects to a multitude of devices.

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Today’s customers are increasingly resistant to answering phone calls from businesses, especially car dealerships. To connect more effectively with potential customers, many dealerships are adopting a text-first strategy, which aligns better with modern communication habits.

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Jalopnik

DECEMBER 8, 2023

It seems like everywhere you look, a car dealer is trying some shady behavior, and today’s story comes by way of Ohio’s NBC 4 and features Lux Auto Depot, a luxury car dealership in Ohio. Read more.

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autoevolution

JANUARY 11, 2024

What’s a common side effect of buying and selling cars for a living? Leftovers – cars that end up in the inventory, but hardly – if ever – make it out of there. Fed up with them, the owner throws the whole stock (over twenty vehicles) on YouTube to convince car nuts to take. continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

This brings us to the question: how much does it cost your dealership to acquire a single customer? Incorporating high-mileage service contracts into your customer retention strategy offers significant benefits for car dealerships.

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Jalopnik

JUNE 10, 2024

A woman in Knoxville, Tennessee had to turn to a local news station’s “Help Me” consumer affairs guy after a used car dealership sold her Ford Taurus out from under her after she brought it in for repairs. If that wasn’t bad enough, months later, the car was still registered in her name.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Dealerships are Now Fully in the Digital Age Todays auto industry is now defined by the digital journey. The vast majority of consumers rely on the internet to find a local car dealership, as well as deals offered by that dealership. Furthermore, VDPs can serve as powerful tools for capturing leads.

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Jalopnik

JULY 9, 2024

A Connecticut car dealership is in big trouble after its employees decided to go on a joyride and crashed a customer’s nearly-$100,000 Camaro earlier this year. The dumbass totaled the 2018 Chevy Camaro ZL1E Hendrick Edition that had just 989 miles on the clock. Read more.

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autoevolution

MARCH 31, 2024

The model set wheels in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, where it was sold by a luxury car dealership as. There is so much carbon fiber on this Koenigsegg that you don't know where to begin. And everything that you see shining on it is real gold. Yes, that's right! Real 24-carat gold. continue reading. )

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 10, 2025

Dealerships are gaining significant value through predictive insights and automation. By leveraging data from previous purchases, online interactions and even social media, car dealerships not only increase operational efficiency but also create a highly personalized buying experience. But it does not stop there.

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Jalopnik

JANUARY 19, 2024

The fees really come out of the woodwork at car dealerships, it seems. Junk fees plague industries like hotels and airlines and end up costing consumers billions every year in add ons, “administrative fees” and other overpriced nonsense. While it was enough of a problem for the federal government to take notice ,… Read more.

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Jalopnik

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission may be excluding car dealerships from its plans to ban junk fees if provisions in a reportedly controversial set of proposed rules targeting dealerships are finalized.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 30, 2024

New car dealerships are constantly seeking effective strategies to enhance customer retention and boost sales. This tactic involves formalizing new car buyers introductions to the service department during their vehicle purchases, setting the stage for ongoing engagement and fostering enduring customer loyalty.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 11, 2025

A Guide for New Car Dealerships Dealerships are constantly exploring ways to enhance customer retention and leverage every opportunity. Investing in the training and tools necessary to optimize service call handling can yield substantial returns, making it a wise strategy for any dealership focused on long-term success.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

How Dennis Dillon Auto Group Built a Winning Private-Party Buying Program Most car dealers think the best used vehicles are found at auctions. We talked with their used car manager, Bryan Bough, about their private-party buying program. They didnt just tweak their existing process; they completely reinvented how they acquire used cars.

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