WardsAuto Dealer Fixed Ops
WardsAutoDealer Fixed Ops Edition

APRIL 29, 2021

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Major Retailers Say Fixed Ops Mostly Flat in First Quarter

Lithia Motors in March “saw double-digit increases in service, body and parts, driven by a 32% increase in our highest-margin, customer-pay work,” chief operating officer Chris Holzshu says.

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How Pandemic Has Impacted Automotive Aftermarket

According to a survey by The Martec Group, the do-it-yourself market segment is expected to experience growth post-pandemic as consumers feel more confident working on their vehicles.

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Auto Dealership Service Staffers Should Act Like Lt. Columbo

With a malfunctioning vehicle, “there is a big difference – as much as $1,000 on a repair bill – between tink-tink-tink and thunk-thunk-thunk,” says Wallis Miller of Alldata.

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Check Engine: Car Repair, Labor, Parts Costs Dip in 2020

The survey found the average cost in 2020 of tightening or replacing a fuel cap, one of the five most common “check-engine-light”-related pairs, was $25.

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From FaceTime to Analytics: Virtual Acquisition Best Practices

From utilizing Apple’s FaceTime technology to leveraging online condition reports with consumers, there are some best practices dealers should follow when looking to conduct remote appraisals and virtual acquisitions.

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