Changing oil and oil filters, replacing wiper blades and air filters, and scheduled maintenance top the Car Care Council’s list of most common repairs. The list was developed using research from market research firm IMR Inc.
January 30, 2018
EFG Companies issued its 2018 predictions and recommendations for the retail automotive and powersports F&I markets this week. These insights reflect another year of cautiousness as well as opportunity for dealers to navigate an uncertain business climate.
November 16, 2017
The partnership allows the dealership’s customers to work out while their cars are being serviced. It adds to a long list of benefits Boston Volvo currently offers, including 40 courtesy loaner vehicles, daily shuttles to Boston and Cambridge and complimentary Uber transportation.
October 31, 2017
The motor club found that synthetic oil performs nearly 50% better than conventional oil in tests. AAA also found, however, that most U.S. drivers are either unsure or do not believe the more expensive synthetic oil is better for a vehicle’s engine.
June 8, 2017
Organizers of the upcoming Industry Summit have announced that Automotive Mobile Solutions (AMS) is offering a free year of mobile wallet geofencing services to the winner of a drawing at the event, which will be held Aug. 29–31, 2016, at Paris Las Vegas.
August 23, 2016
Conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center of Public Affairs, the poll found that 75% of households making less than $50,000 a year would have difficulty coming up with $1,000 to cover an unexpected bill.
May 24, 2016
The two firms have teamed up to provide vehicle owners with a faster and more efficient way to service their vehicles. The service is now available via Allstate.com, the Allstate Mobile app’s ‘My Rides’ section, and the Drivewise app.
May 17, 2016
Cox Automotive says the integration will help dealers better capitalize on customer loyalty and operational efficiency for their parts and service departments.
March 24, 2016
Not only was employee turnover below the rate recorded in the private sector, dealership employees earned 29% more than private-sector workers. The study also showed that F&I had the highest ratio of women.
October 27, 2015
GWC Warranty has introduced a new five-year, 100,000-mile coverage term for select used-vehicle protection plans. The F&I product provider also released a new product designed for dealers with onsite service facilities.
September 15, 2015
DealerSocket released its annual Dealership Action Report, which emphasized the importance of formal, technology-driven processes to thrive and increase profitability during slow periods.
August 25, 2015
RV Warranty Forever has named Robert Crist and Company RV and World Wide RV the exclusive RV Warranty Forever dealer group in the Phoenix Valley and northern Arizona.
February 6, 2014
The new courses offer focused training on the effective management of parts and accessories, the collision center and express service. The training will be available starting in May.
April 25, 2013
PartProtection, a new company, is rolling out new coverage for OEM parts that can be sold in the service drive. The product is backed by A.M. Best A-rate insurance carriers.
March 7, 2013
The acquisition is expected to make it easier for dealers and consumers to sell, source and purchaase a wide variety of parts on eBay Motors.
May 18, 2012