We are living in a strange time right with a pandemic (COVID-19) that has greatly affected people worldwide and shuttered economies. Millions of people in the United States are out of work (hundreds of millions worldwide) and many businesses have had no choice but to furlough or lay off their employees, or even worse, close their doors permanently.
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Topics: Parts & Services, Insurance, Automotive, Dealers, Fleet Management
Apr 11 2018
This post has been updated since its original publish date in February 2017
Imagine a future where, with the push of a button, your customers could summon a mechanic right to their own driveway or even forecast an impending vehicle failure with a tiny implant into their engines brain. In our rapidly evolving, tech-transformative universe these possibilities are not only on the horizon of the automotive world, they have arrived on the doorstep.
Read MoreTopics: Mobile, Parts & Services, Automotive Technology, Roadside Assistance
Jul 19 2017
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Topics: Parts & Services, Automotive Technology, Dealers
Oct 25 2016
Have you ever thought about starting a mobile auto repair business? Or as a vehicle owner, have you thought about how convenient it would be for mechanics to perform vehicle services right at your home?
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Mar 7 2016
Every vehicle service business needs a VIN decoding solution. Whether you are a dealer service department, independent garage, or auto body shop, the ability to identify vehicle details, specs, and compatible parts is necessary for an effective and efficient business. There are several VIN decoders to choose from, however, some are far more basic than others.
Though it may be tempting to choose the less expensive, or free, VIN decoding option, keep in mind that there may be a reason why it's so inexpensive. In this article, we've highlighted five reasons why a basic VIN decoder simply will not cut it for your auto service business and will leave you needing more.
Read MoreTopics: VIN, Parts & Services, 3rd Party Mapping
Apr 28 2015
Mobile devices are becoming a standard means of browsing the internet, researching products and services, and making purchases online. According to Global Web Index, 80 percent of internet users own a smartphone and 47 percent own a tablet. With these kinds of statistics, you better believe that your website is receiving a significant amount of its traffic from mobile users - unless you fell subject to the latest Google algorithm update last week.
Read MoreTopics: Mobile, Vehicle, Parts & Services, Insurance, Automotive, Dealers
Jan 11 2013
Wikipedia defines a "car dealership" as a business that sells new or used cars at the retail level. If you asked most people who own or work for dealerships, or even consumers, to define what dealerships do, the majority would start by saying "They sell cars". It is the selling of new and used vehicles that defines a dealership and is it greatest source of revenue. Most of the effort put forth by the business is to capture vehicle sales, and with good cause.
Topics: Parts & Services