Author: Philippe Crowe

Super station!

INTRODUCING A NEW WORKSTATION SERIES THAT TAKES FUNCTIONALITY TO NEW HEIGHTS Since its inception, Metalia has been involved with the production and design of storage solutions for service bays and mechanical maintenance areas. But the Chambly, Que.-based company has launched …

Ringing off the hook

December 22, 2015

HANDLING PHONE LEADS EFFECTIVELY CAN BRING CUSTOMERS INSIDE THE DOOR The Internet has opened up endless possibilities for leads. But that doesn’t mean digital has replaced some more traditional sources — like the telephone. A phone lead is still a …

ALI program earns accreditation

December 22, 2015

THE AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification Program earned accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This provides assurance that the program conforms to vehicle lift safety standards currently in place and all conformity assessment requirements for bodies …

Safe lift

December 22, 2015

VEHICLE LIFTS are one of the most used pieces of equipment in a service department, so taking care of them and knowing how to use them properly are important. With this in mind, Rotary Lift put together a list of …

Hidden Gems

October 26, 2015

ENSURE YOUR CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES GET THE STAR TREATMENT THEY DESERVE It’s been a great year for certified pre-owned (CPO) sales for many dealerships. OEMs are also reporting steady increases in CPO sales. In a conference call, AutoCanada’s President and …

Reach for the top

October 26, 2015

PERFORMANCE GROUPS CAN HELP DEALERS IMPROVE THEIR OPERATIONS. HERE’S HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THEM. Dealers are always looking to learn about the ways they can improve their business. New technologies and forums have made it easier for …

The great divide

October 16, 2015

THE SALES AND THE SERVICE DEPARTMENTS ARE TWO CRITICAL BUSINESS UNITS WITHIN THE DEALERSHIP, YET THEY OFTEN BUTT HEADS In most Canadian dealerships, the sales department is focused exclusively on its own performance. The same is true on the service …