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. In March, a major retailer had employee data stolen from a third-party vendor handling HR functions. It gets worse.

Software 246

Software Insurance Car Dealership Retail 246

AutoSuccess

JANUARY 29, 2024

AJ discusses his background and how he entered the automotive industry through a connection with his co-founder, Lyle Deon, who owns a car dealership, and how a conversation led to the founding of AutoVision to help address antiquated and disconnected processes in the automotive industry.

Car Dealership 98

Car Dealership Retail Automotive Management 98

Tomorrow's Technician

AUGUST 6, 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. In March, a major retailer had employee data stolen from a third-party vendor handling HR functions. It gets worse.

Software 130

Software Insurance Car Dealership Retail 130

Brake & Front End

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. It was not until I was 20 when I got my first job as a porter at a new car dealership. Most state laws ban minors from driving vehicles on public streets as part of their job. It was a large sign stating they’re hiring at age 16.

Automotive Repair 130

Automotive Repair Insurance ASE Car Dealership 130

Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 23, 2024

I saw something while walking into a retail parts store recently. It was not until I was 20 when I got my first job as a porter at a new car dealership. Most state laws ban minors from driving vehicles on public streets as part of their job. It was a large sign stating they’re hiring at age 16.

Automotive Repair 130

Automotive Repair Insurance ASE Car Dealership 130

AutoSuccess

MAY 21, 2024

Among the myriad of industries, car dealerships stand out for their keen adoption of innovative financial practices to sustain profitability. The Cost-Saving Potential For car dealerships, where transactions are typically high-value, the cost savings from adopting these strategies can be substantial.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Finance Automotive Marketing Management 52

Auto Remarketing

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 52

Auto Remarketing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Auto dealerships are also embracing new AI tools for enhancing customer service and reshaping how they price their vehicles. In a traditional book value pricing method, auto remarketing dealerships list the base retail value on their website, leaving out factors such as mileage and vehicle condition.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Used Cars Finance Auto Market 52

AutoSuccess

APRIL 30, 2024

Energy Toolbase , Socomec and Sprocket Power have deployed an energy storage system (ESS) at an expansive New York car dealership to provide microgrid capabilities, reduce demand charges and participate in the state’s demand response programs.

Electric Vehicles 52

Electric Vehicles Software Electricity Car Dealership 52

AutoSuccess

AUGUST 23, 2024

For car dealerships, this translates to websites that mirror the positive online shopping experience customers have elsewhere. A dealership’s website is the battleground for converting digital window shoppers into potential buyers. To succeed, traditional relationships must be supplemented with strong digital engagement.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 52

CATI

AUGUST 17, 2023

For such roles, you’d be efficient at offering such services as tune-ups, wheel alignment, tire/brake/jobs, and other tasks that may involve the engines and other critical vehicle parts. You can find these parts for decent prices at repair centers, car dealerships, auctions, and specialty parts shops.

Mechanic 52

Mechanic Technical Auto Body Shop Retail 52

AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lotlinx recently launched Lotlinx Sentinel — a highly evolved vehicle risk mitigation platform, the company announced in a press release. In the world of automotive retail, every dealership operates an evolved digital marketing stack to meet their monthly sales targets.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Vehicle Management Retail 52

AutoSuccess

MARCH 12, 2024

KPA recently announced the results of its 2024 KPA Dealership Trust Survey conducted by The Harris Poll. The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees or dishonest salespeople at car dealerships. 76% don’t trust car dealerships to be honest about pricing.

Car Dealership 52

Car Dealership Finance Retail Car 52

Auto Remarketing

MAY 9, 2024

Are traditional car dealerships becoming less relevant in this era of digital disruption? The 2024 Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index polled 3,005 U.S. car buyers in three “key dimensions” — dealer relevance, trend resistance and actions — to measure customer perception of dealers.

Retail 97

Retail Car Dealership Vehicle Car 97