One of the most challenging and long-standing barriers to a smooth running recon process is the fact that the used car manager never has enough time to stay on top of recon — in spite of the fact that the UCM is typically the largest
When is the time to fix the reconditioning process with your dealership? When purchases and trades took too long When accountability is weak? When frequent management attention is needed? If any or all of the above impediments are consuming resources that should be otherwise
Real-time workflow technology, now with full mobile access, is replacing the varying and frustrating attempts to make reconditioning accountable. This technology was originally developed, and is the concept behind, “Just-in- Time” (JIT) manufacturing JIT manufacturing centers on the elimination of waste in the entire manufacturing
According to Dale Pollak’s blog, “Turnaround Specialist: A Dealer Shares 5 Secrets Behind His Used Vehicle Success,” DEPAULA CHEVROLET, dealer of the year winner, shares the secrets of their success. They experienced an incredible turnaround in the used vehicle department over a 15-month time
Managing Reconditioning has historically been left to the Used Car Manager and the Service Manager to sort out a constant stream of changing priorities which intensify as the weekend approaches. With the introduction of workflow technology, keeping eveyone on the same page is straightforward so
Rapid Recon CEO Dennis McGinn talks with Auto Success about his understanding of dealership challenges and getting the most out of your used-car reconditioning process. Running Time: 13:17 Download the MP3
Rapid Recon Success Stories In 2010, Fred Martin Superstore was reconditioning 80 to 100 used cars per week and believed their average turn was only four days. At that time, they were using a spreadsheet, closed RO’s and a white board. In reality, the total
For Immediate Release: Used car sales are a critical component of total dealership revenue, particularly in today’s struggling economy. Consumers are drawn to Certified programs where they can trust that their purchase has been reconditioned by skilled technicians to manufacturers’ standards. Profitability of used cars
Reconditioning vehicles is a necessary step in used car sales, but it can also become a bottleneck at your dealership, restricting your available inventory and potentially losing you sales. The dealerships we’re about to examine all had issues in their reconditioning efforts, but found solutions
