Blogs

Automotive Year in Review
As Fixed Ops 5 celebrates its first anniversary, we lookback on the last year in the automotive industry.

The Electrifying Future of the Automotive Industry
Tony Wanderon, CEO of National Auto Care, recently spoke with Corey Smith regarding the future of the automotive industry and how dealerships can keep up.
Technology, Efficiency & Consumer Education
There are three key areas dealers should focus on to drive service profit growth: technology, efficiency, and consumer education.

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.

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

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?
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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.
Shifting to Digital Sales
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.

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...

The New Normal: Digital Marketing
In a post-COVID landscape, many dealers are doing more with less, getting creative, and maximizing the return on time and money spent.

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...

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...

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...

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.