Author: Lucinda Underwood

At your service

October 1, 2024

Elevating the customer experience in the service department reaps big rewards “Sales sells the first car, service sells the rest.”  You have likely heard this before. The service department is the heart of post-purchase satisfaction, plays a crucial role in …

Why do change efforts often fail?

July 29, 2024

Shifting to a customer experience focused mindset is key but getting there won’t always be easy In the previous issue, I mentioned the importance of inspiring teams to adopt a customer experience focused mindset.  Shifting a mindset dealership-wide can require …

Make it personal

June 3, 2024

The power of delivering a personalized customer experience within your dealership In today’s world, a level of personalized service has become the norm.  In fact, according to Zendesk’s CX Trends 2024 report, 76 per cent percent of survey respondents said they expect …

Are you creating devoted customers?

May 3, 2024

Forbes’ Customer Experience All-Stars have lessons dealerships can learn. To gain inspiration on how to elevate your customer experience, it is useful to widen your lens and look at high-performers across other industries. In February, Forbes released their second annual …

Always look outward

Do your dealership processes support the customer experience? In previous issues I have mentioned the importance of critically assessing your internal processes to ensure they are compatible with offering an exceptional customer experience. The new year is a great time …

A new mindset for 2024

December 27, 2023

The start of a new year gives us a chance to introduce a new customer-focused mindset. As 2023 moves to the rear-view, the automotive industry in Canada remains an unpredictable landscape. New car pricing and interest rates remain the top …