Ellen Haney is a Dealership Parts Manager at Jeff Schmitt Nissan, a company offering a wide selection of vehicles and making the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible.

Wholesale operations can be a lucrative source of profits for dealerships, but they also come with their fair share of challenges. Poor planning and haggling can lead to wholesale transactions costing more than they are worth. To ensure sustainable...

The auto industry has experienced significant changes since 2020, with shortages, lower inventory, and high prices all impacting the market. Despite the decline in sales, the sector has seen spiked profits. Today we’ll explore the reasons behind these changes...

As a Parts Manager, optimizing your fill rate is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and maximizing profitability. While the traditional measure of fill rate can be misleading, focusing on off-the-shelf performance or job fill provides a more...

Today, we delve into an essential topic for parts managers: measuring inventory turns. A thriving parts department is essential for any dealership, and this metric can give you a LOT of information about your parts department, especially when monitored...

As a parts manager, staying up-to-date with changing manufacturer guidelines is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the automotive industry. In today’s fast-paced environment, where technological advancements and industry regulations evolve rapidly,...

AI is transforming nearly all industries, and the automotive industry is no exception. With wide-ranging applications, AI can enable dealers and their teams to improve their effectiveness and efficiency through many implications and applications. Today, we’ll...

Wendy Reeves is a seasoned BDC expert and the founder of BDC Angels. Wendy’s deep passion for cars led her to work in the automotive industry for over three decades, starting as a receptionist and working her way up to becoming a BDC expert. She is known for...

Corey Smith is a highly experienced fixed operations expert and trainer, currently working as the National Fixed Ops Training Manager at APCO Holding’s National Auto Care. With over 25 years in the automotive industry, Corey is dedicated to assisting service...

Tom Kline is the Founder and Lead Consultant of Better Vantage Point and AlwaysDoBetter.com, leveraging his 30+ years of experience as a former franchise dealership owner to help dealerships navigate complex challenges. He specializes in risk mitigation,...