Few would dispute the retail auto business has been slow to use mobile computing devices in the day-to-day operations of their dealerships. Though, to be fair, the industry has been virtually void of any specific software applications to support such devices — especially in reconditioning. Dealers can no
The deal is not done until it’s “metal over the curb.” Ever heard about a sale where the “stips” were not satisfied after multiple attempts with lenders but the trade was already sold? With all the market pressure to continually improve turns, this can — and
Over the last 36 months, we have grappled with the question of why some dealerships, with known difficulties in reconditioning, still hang-on to their old processes. Two reasons keep popping up: a fear or risk of “rocking the boat,” and the idea that “everything is
Dennis McGinn of Rapid Recon talks about cutting your dealership’s reconditioning time to market.
Several years ago, I attended a 20 Group meeting hosted by Rydell Chevrolet in Grand Forks, North Dakota. At that meeting, Dale Pollak had been a guest speaker and, on the flight out, I had the chance opportunity to be seated next to him. We
The automated software tools associated with Dial A and Dial C are data rich and have been responsible for a majority of dealers to forgo their own “gut feel” on which cars to acquire by converting to a sophisticated inventory management solution from either vAuto, AAX
2011 and 2012 were breakthrough years for dealers installing real-time reconditioning workflow advances. Similar technology has been successfully implemented in the manufacturing sector, including automotive, to simultaneously reduce cost and improve quality and flexibility, while also increasing volume. Automated workflow management in reconditioning includes the integration
Article courtesy of Dale Pollak @Velocity Overdrive You’ll get a range of responses when you ask dealers how much time it takes to recondition used vehicles. The best-performing dealers these days consistently get the job done in 24 hours or less. Meanwhile, other dealers report
Nothing motives a workforce like real-time performance measurements. Therefore, four words — “real-time performance metrics” — may be the only thing standing between you and much greater performance and effectiveness for your reconditioning. Think about this.There is a strong connection between workforce analytics and the
In late 2010, when workflow process was first applied to reconditioning, texting and data plans were expensive. In fact, most techs did not carry smartphones. Today, virtually all technicians, detailers, photographers, subcontractors and lot managers not only have smartphones — but, they know well how
