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. The software is integrated into the sales, service and parts operations.

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OCTOBER 21, 2024

Used vehicle acquisition is competitive, expensive and nuanced, even for the best car dealers. While some dealerships are happy sending their used car manager to the auction, others who aren’t satisfied with that approach need to get a little scrappy and think outside the box. Where Do You Find Them? More on this later.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Space Auto has announced a new integrated Digital Retailing and Digital Desking feature as part of its software suite beginning in January 2024. The new feature will allow car dealerships to offer customers different options for their vehicle purchases, including terms, monthly payments and rates.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore these gaps and discuss why they are crucial to the success of car dealerships in the digital age. The Digital Transformation of Car Dealerships The digital transformation of car dealerships has been nothing short of revolutionary.

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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.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The World Economic Forum released in September this interesting advisory to mitigate cyber threats from ransomware: • Install updates for operating systems, software and firmware when released. car dealerships fell to 34% in 2021, according to JM&A’s 2022 Ultimate Guide to Dealership Growth.

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JULY 30, 2024

Let’s break down key considerations for selecting the best chat tool for your car dealership. A co-managed solution allows dealers to scale service levels based on coverage needs, such as peak business times or after-hours, ensuring customers can reach your dealership anytime.

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CATI

AUGUST 17, 2023

Mobile Mechanic Mobile mechanics carry out routine maintenance, large repairs, parts replacement, refurbishing, and general servicing of cars of all types at the request of their customers. And if you’re pretty good at it, you could command more than decent wages, commissions, and earnings from car owners, dealerships, body shops, etc.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 26, 2024

Car dealerships across North America are grappling with significant disruptions following cyberattacks on a major software provider, CDK Global, which serves thousands of auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Today, we’re sharing an interview our sister publication aftermarketNews conducted, which we think you’ll find informative and insightful for the new car dealership as well. It also calibrates around the car — not just forward-facing cameras and sensors. Louis-based company doesn’t do when it comes to wheel service.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

TradePending , a sales enablement and consumer experience software platform for car dealerships, announced in a recent press release that it has acquired Fixed Ops Digital, a marketing and technology company supporting automotive dealerships’ fixed operations departments.

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JULY 15, 2024

Uber for Business , Uber’s enterprise arm, recently announced it is now the exclusive rideshare solution for RedCap by Solera , a leading software company enhancing automotive service processes in dealerships nationwide. If you’re interested in exploring how to elevate transportation solutions for your car dealership, visit this page.

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