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Win Back Customers by Overcoming Common Fixed Ops Misconceptions

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Win Back Customers by Overcoming Common Fixed Ops Misconceptions

Matt Warpinski and Tiffani Stefanescu, Directors of Performance Management at Xtime Today there are more vehicles on the road than ever before, but the volume of dealer visits from 2018 to 2025 shows a significant drop. Service customers are going to independent repair shops and quick lubes instead of the dealership. And now we’re seeing new mobile services going out to people’s houses and doing work there. Once a

Tech Trends to Watch in 2026-Cox Auto

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Fixed Ops Tech Trends to Watch in 2026

Summary:The automotive service landscape is evolving quickly, and 2026 will bring new technologies and strategies for fixed ops success. This article highlights the key trends and practical steps dealerships can take to drive efficiency, customer loyalty, and smarter inventory sourcing. What You’ll Learn: We expect 2026 to be another year of rapid change, new challenges – and

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Turning Service Trends Into Profit: Strategies for Fixed Ops Success

Dealership service is at a crossroads. Vehicles are older, service demand is rising, and the market is expanding—but dealerships aren’t capturing their fair share. According to the 2025 Cox Automotive Service Industry Study, service visits are up, yet more customers are shopping around for service. The upside? Fixed ops revenue is thriving. Last year, service

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Recapturing Declined Services to Drive Fixed Ops Profitability

Matt Warpinski and Tiffani Stefanescu, Directors of Performance Management at Xtime One of the most overlooked opportunities within the fixed ops department lies in recapturing declined services: recommended repairs or maintenance items that customers chose not to approve on a previous visit. In a recent session of our Fixed Ops Focus webinar series, we discussed

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Elevate the Service Lane Experience Through Digitization to Maximize Customer Lifetime Value

In today’s automotive retail environment, the service lane is emerging as a critical touchpoint for building lasting customer relationships, driving operational efficiency, and supporting dealership profitability. The 2025 Cox Automotive Digitization of Car Buying report underscores the importance of extending digital experiences beyond the initial sale, helping dealerships foster loyalty and improve business outcomes. Digital

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Using Reporting to Drive Fixed Ops Success

Matt Warpinski, Director of Performance Management, Xtime There’s no right or wrong way to use reporting. In fact, the only wrong way is to NOT use reporting. Reporting offers insights into trends and what our consumers are doing. It also helps uncover gaps in your processes by finding out if your staff is actually behaving

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Using Service Multimedia Pro for Faster ASR Approvals

Michael Cribbs, Lead Performance Manager Adrian Lui, Senior Product Consultant Service Multimedia Pro is a new add-on for Xtime Inspect that allows technicians to enhance their recommendations within the multi-point inspection by sharing high-resolution media including photos and videos. When a technician can describe their inspection using video and show customers photos and video of the

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Best Practices for Xtime Texting & Communications

Sending customers text messages throughout the service process with real-time status updates and then request payment via text is not only convenient for customers, but it also saves a lot of time for both service advisors and techs. With the launch of new Xtime texting features – many of them suggested by dealers – it’s

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More Profitable Service Experiences Need a Better Service Platform

Consumer trends are changing. Flexibility and convenience are key—and that extends to the service department. To drive revenue in fixed ops, it’s critical for dealerships to enhance the service experience. The reward is twofold: Happy customers will return for future service needs—and perhaps even return to trade in and then purchase a new vehicle. To

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Win Service Department Customer Trust with Video

When the going gets tough, tough dealers get back to basics. Dealers have proven to be among the most resilient entrepreneurs in any industry. Auto retailers have demonstrated they’re up to thriving in challenging situations – present economic circumstances included. One of the best ways to keep business steady during difficult times is by getting

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