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Desired Inventory Harder to Find in February
After months of elevated scores, the Ease of Purchase Scorecard saw a significant drop in February. The key question of...
2 Min Read•Mar 3•David Thomas

Study: Car Salespeople Are Improving
In ongoing studies of car buyers, CDK asks about the all-important role of the car salesperson in the purchase process....
2 Min Read•Feb 28•David Thomas

How Unanswered Calls Hurt Service Department Satisfaction
Every franchised dealership’s Service department is a busy, high-volume and profitable part of the business. The dealership competes hard for...
3 Min Read•Feb 28•CDK Global

How Easy Is It to Buy a Car Online vs. at a Dealership?
There’s a widespread belief that every car shopper wants to avoid visiting a dealership and just purchase a new vehicle...
3 Min Read•Feb 26•CDK Global

Online vs. In Person: A Hybrid Car Sales Approach
Today, many auto dealerships across the U.S. are debating whether some or all of the new vehicle sales process should...
4 Min Read•Feb 13•CDK Global

The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership
It’s essential to make a good first impression with a car shopper, as those initial minutes set the tone for...
3 Min Read•Feb 11•CDK Global

CDK Brings NADA to You
A winter storm may have shut down flights around the country during the last week in January but it didn’t...
4 Min Read•Feb 5•CDK Global

Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?
Inflation is hurting everyone. According to a recent Gallup poll, more than 40% of Americans named inflation as the top...
3 Min Read•Feb 5•CDK Global

Why Your Dealership Needs to Prioritize Tire Sales
Tire sales represent an opportunity to drive additional Service revenue and highlight the convenience and quality of work performed at...
3 Min Read•Feb 4•CDK Global

Moods Bright During January Car Sales
The automotive landscape may look different as the calendar flips to February, but last month saw car steady car sales...
3 Min Read•Feb 3•David Thomas

5 Questions to Ask When Selecting Your DMS Provider
Selecting the right dealership management system (DMS) can be a daunting task, given the number of options and the complexity...
3 Min Read•Jan 30•David Thomas

The Inside Scoop on the CDK Automotive Commerce Collab
The rise of point-and-click car buying pioneered by Tesla has traditional brands working hard to deliver a similar online experience...
4 Min Read•Jan 27•CDK Global