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Desired Inventory Harder to Find in February

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 ReadMar 3David Thomas
Car Salespeople Are Improving

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 ReadFeb 28David Thomas
How Unanswered Calls Hurt Service Department Satisfaction.

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 ReadFeb 28CDK Global
How Easy Is It to Buy a Car Online vs. at a Dealership?

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 ReadFeb 26CDK Global
Online versus In Person. A Hybrid Car Sales Approach.

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 ReadFeb 13CDK Global
The Importance of Greeting Customers at the Dealership.

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 ReadFeb 11CDK Global
C D K Brings N A D A to You.

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 ReadFeb 5CDK Global
Are Credit Card Surcharges Right for Car Dealerships?

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 ReadFeb 5CDK Global
Why Your Dealership Needs to Prioritize Tire Sales.

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 ReadFeb 4CDK Global
Moods Bright During January Car Sales

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 ReadFeb 3David Thomas
Five Questions to Ask When Selecting Your D M S Provider.

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 ReadJan 30David Thomas
The Inside Scoop on the C D K Automotive Commerce Collab.

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 ReadJan 27CDK Global