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Dealership GMs Need Fewer Worries; Start Here: Recon and Appraisal Integrity

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We have been speaking about the persistence of margin compression throughout the pandemic years — and urged dealers in February 2022 to heed the signs and sharpen pre-COVID selling, inventory management and customer relationship skills. How do you manage margin compression here? With a focus on predictable outcomes.

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Repairify appoints vice president of general automotive repair markets

Tire Review Magazine

Repairify has appointed Ben Johnson as vice president of general automotive repair markets to help lead the company’s expansion into the mechanical market. Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions.

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Repairify appoints vice president of general automotive repair markets

Tire Review Magazine

Repairify has appointed Ben Johnson as vice president of general automotive repair markets to help lead the company’s expansion into the mechanical market. Repairify said it chose Ben Johnson to lead the business development and product management teams for asTech Mechanical as it enhances its remote OEM solutions.

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A Comprehensive Auto Body Shop Quality Control Checklist

Autoflow

Principally: Manage heat or humidity during application and curing Spray the proper amount of material in each application Allow the paint film to cure completely A checklist guides techs through each step to avoid costly do-overs. What’s keeping body shop owners awake at night? Let’s look at the problem and some remedies.

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Reducing Worries for Dealership GMs

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As mentally ambidextrous as I want to think I am, I marvel at the responsibilities dealership general managers carry on their shoulders. I know enough GMs, fixed ops directors and used car managers in all sizes of dealerships and groups to understand how important vendor and product trust is to them.

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Internalizing Outside Expenses: A Strategic Approach to Recon of Used Vehicles

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From mechanical repairs to cosmetic paint touch-ups, each step demands time, effort and financial investment. Traditionally, dealerships relied on outsourcing certain aspects of recon to specialized vendors, such as body shops, detailing services and mechanical workshops.

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From the Magazine: Be where you want to be

Auto Service World

Are you currently focusing only on mechanical repairs without considering adding services like detailing or sublets? Greg Aguilera is a director of IAC Canada, an organization dedicated to the management development of repair shops in Canada. Are you investing in strategic learning for yourself?