Blogs
The Importance of Employee Engagement
The data is clear: engaging and retaining employees is a must for any successful business. But how can dealerships improve this part of their operations? Read our latest blog post to learn more.
NAC Blog
November 9, 2021
Tuning Up Your Parts Department
The parts department carries an average of $1.2 million worth of inventory. Are you managing that value to the best of your ability?
NAC Blog
October 27, 2021
Recall Obstacles
Knowing how to navigate challenging obstacles associated with recalls will ensure that your customers are happier, their vehicles safer, and your store more profitable.
NAC Blog
October 18, 2021
Capitalizing on Recall Repairs
Learn the things dealerships may not know about recalls and how to take advantage of a huge opportunity to bring revenue into your service department while making the roads safer for everyone.
NAC Blog
September 30, 2021
Creating a Culture of Unity in Service & F&I
Getting the service and F&I teams focused on the same end goals and helping them work together will lead to a better customer experience and a more profitable future.
NAC Blog
September 16, 2021
Taking Service Advisors From Good to Great
If you could help your advisors go from good to great, why wouldn’t you? It will pay dividends for your team and your store.
NAC Blog
August 24, 2021
Technology, Efficiency & Consumer Education
There are three key areas dealers should focus on to drive service profit growth: technology, efficiency, and consumer education.
NAC Blog
August 10, 2021
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Maximizing Service Profitability
Your dealership’s sales department gets a lot of oxygen, but don’t neglect your parts and service departments: now is the time to set them up for long-term profits and stability!
NAC Blog
July 27, 2021
The Disconnect Between F&I and Service
It's important that your F&I department doesn't function on its own island; this is for the good of the F&I department and for the store.
NAC Blog
July 12, 2021
Turning In-Store Competition into Cooperation, Driving Retention
Why do so many dealerships have disjointed departments that aren't effectively working together as a whole toward that goal? Read to learn more.
NAC Blog
June 27, 2021
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Customer Retention - An Introduction
A successful sales climate can be the best time to focus on building customer loyalty and retention at your dealership.
NAC Blog
June 15, 2021
How to Present the Multi-Point Inspection - A Fixed Ops 5 Blog
By presenting the fact-based results of their multi-point inspection, you can build trust by showing customers that you respect their time.
NAC Blog
May 10, 2021
Staying Current Part IV - F&I Product Impacts
As EVs become more ubiquitous, it’s not just dealers who will have to adapt: product providers will also have to reevaluate some aspects of their strategy in the age of electrification.
NAC Blog
April 29, 2021
Staying Current Part III - Automotive Impacts
While there are few official estimates as yet, it is widely expected that the rise of EVs will have massive implications for repair facilities—particularly the 160,000+ independent shops across the US
NAC Blog
April 22, 2021
Staying Current Part II - Challenges and Outlooks
With a variety of electric vehicle models available from multiple OEMs, what is holding back EV adoption rates in the US?
NAC Blog
April 15, 2021
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Staying Current Part I - A Series on Electric Vehicles
In this series, we explore the current EV landscape, predictions for and challenges facing its future, and how electrification will impact the larger automotive industry.
NAC Blog
April 8, 2021
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Used in 2021
In early 2020, analysts expected the used car business to lose little sales volume versus 2019. And then, well, you know. Read more to learn how COVID-19 changed the used vehicle sales landscape.
NAC Blog
January 14, 2021
The Key to Long-Term Gains
Planning for and securing the future of your dealership is more important than ever, and leveraging today’s opportunities will ensure that your business enjoys success and security for years to come.
NAC Blog
December 16, 2020
Inside Out
Why Paint & Fabric protection products are essential to protecting a vehicle's interior and exterior.
NAC Blog
November 19, 2020
Shifting to Digital
As the nation braces for a likely resurgence of the coronavirus, dealers who have made the shift to online vehicle purchase and home delivery are better positioned to meet their customers’ needs.
NAC Blog
November 5, 2020
Protect Your Tech
In recent years, the technology of passenger vehicles has become more complex and prominent. Even 5 years ago, many drivers would not have expected their next new vehicle to be capable of braking...
NAC Blog
September 15, 2020
Maximize Returns on Time & Money Spent
In a post-COVID landscape, many dealers are doing more with less, getting creative, and maximizing the return on time and money spent.
NAC Blog
August 12, 2020
Revenue Streams Can Be Moved – and Maximized – Online
By utilizing digital platforms with accompanying apps or websites, dealers can put themselves in front of their customers even after the initial vehicle sale has been made. Learn more about how...
NAC Blog
June 10, 2020
Now More Than Ever, Is Your Car Clean?
People’s cars may be largely sitting idle for now, but once daily life returns to something resembling normality, it will be important to bring a heightened awareness of germs to your vehicle to...
NAC Blog
April 23, 2020
Profit Sharing – Know Your Options
The most common participation program types are Retro programs, Dealer-Owned Service Companies and Reinsurance. Choosing the best structure for your business is vital to ensure that you’re getting...
NAC Blog
March 19, 2020
Just Add Videos
Studies are demonstrating that shoppers want more information about vehicles and F&I products, and they’d prefer to get it before they visit a dealership. Utilizing web videos to deliver this...
NAC Blog
March 5, 2020
Smarten Up Your Cars
As smartphones continue to be an integral part of everyday life, getting in front of your customers via their phones can make all the difference in building a long-term connection and business...
NAC Blog
December 19, 2019
Connect to Greater Opportunity
By 2025, more than 300 million vehicles worldwide will be equipped with connectivity technology. Consumers and dealers alike can capitalize on the data these devices capture.
NAC Blog
December 9, 2019
Millennials Creating Powerful Shifts
Millennial buyers aren’t killing the Powersports industry – they’re simply changing it. Are your F&I offerings keeping up?
NAC Blog
November 12, 2019
Powered by the Latest Trends
Today’s market has changed the Powersports industry. Are your F&I offerings keeping up?
NAC Blog
October 28, 2019
Train Profit Right
Why proper F&I training is crucial to help you drive change, profit and opportunity.
NAC Blog
September 9, 2019
What’s Trendy in F&I?
Read up on the next big things in the aftermarket product sector.
NAC Blog
July 18, 2019
The Rise of Used
Demand for new vehicles may be running on fumes, but used vehicles are expected to have another strong sales year. What’s driving buyers to pre-owned vehicles, and how can dealers capitalize on...
NAC Blog
June 6, 2019
GAP and Depreciation Protection – Better Together
Customers dealing with a total loss don’t just have big balances on the vehicle they’re buying; many of them have rolled debt from their last vehicle into their new loan balance. Fortunately, there...
NAC Blog
April 24, 2019
The Benefits of Leasing
After a few years of record sales and rising prices, new vehicle sales are expected to drop in 2019. As dealers and consumers struggle to find opportunities in the new vehicle market, leasing...
NAC Blog
April 3, 2019