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Retention Roadmap: Navigating Service Success for New Car Dealerships

There’s nothing worse than losing customers to independent garages and quick lubes after the OEM warranty expires – which happens 70% of the time! As a car dealership, your #1 goal is keeping customers — and to do that, you need quality employees, an optimized service department, and benefits that matter to your customers. Imagine transforming your service department into a powerhouse of customer retention and satisfaction. Picture a dealership where your team is motivated, your customers are

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28:46

The OEM–Dealer Alignment That Keeps Customers Loyal

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2025/10/31

Chasing CSI while customers drift is like polishing the hood of a car that won’t start. If you’re measuring satisfaction but not repeat behavior, you’re missing the point and the sale. One quick fix: align OEM and dealership processes around ruthless convenience, proactive outreach, and service-drive plays that turn today’s RO into tomorrow’s trade.In this week’s episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill talks with Dan Cantrell, Director of OEM Operations at Victory Automotive Group, about what moves

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19:32

The Fixed Ops Mastermind Guide to Modern Retention

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2025/10/14

Complacency is the quiet killer in fixed ops. If you’re waiting to see which “new ideas” actually work before you move, by the time you copy them, the leaders have already moved on. The fix: build a culture that experiments on purpose. Own your data, personalize outreach, and lock in the first (and next) visit with simple, repeatable programs.In this week’s episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill talks with Kyle Morissette, host of the Fixed Ops Mastermind podcast and a longtime service-drive leader

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23:34

Why Outsourcing Porters Might Be Your Best Retention...

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2025/09/30

When your advisors double as porters and your managers are the “most expensive valets in the building,” efficiency and customer experience both take a hit. The truth? Those front-line roles you think of as “non-revenue” may be the key to unlocking smoother operations and stronger retention.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill Springer sits down with Joel Furno, CEO of Citrin, a company that provides outsourced valet, porter, and car wash teams to dealerships nationwide. Joel shares why

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28:41

Turn Recalls into Retention with Chris Miller

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2025/09/16

A recall feels like a headache until you see it for what it really is: a built-in reason for lapsed customers to walk back through your service doors. If you’re letting those opportunities slip, you’re leaving retention, CP revenue, and future vehicle sales on the table. The fix? Treat recalls like a strategic program, not a one-off task.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill sits down with Chris Miller, Founder & Chairman of Recall Masters, to break down how data, process, and proactive

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25:09

How Carter Myers Automotive Tackles Retention from...

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2025/09/02

Most dealerships don’t lose customers years down the road, but at the very first oil change. That early defection is costing dealerships future service visits, tire sales, and even repeat vehicle purchases. The solution? Build retention into the customer’s journey from day one and invest in your culture and technology to keep both employees and customers engaged.In this episode of Retention Roadmap, Bill Springer sits down with Robert Migliaccio, Service Director at Carter Myers Automotive, to

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20:07

What 70% Online Scheduling Adoption Tells Us About...

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2025/08/19

If you're still trying to control every slot on your scheduler, you're probably pushing customers away. Today’s customers don’t want to call. They don’t want to wait. And they don’t want to be told when they can’t come in. They want control, convenience, and clarity. Dealerships that give them that? They’re the ones earning long-term retention. So, how do you design a service experience that gives customers control without losing visibility or profitability?In this episode, sponsored by

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19:46

Turn Your Advisors into Retention Engines with Ron Maki

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2025/08/05

What builds real loyalty in today’s service lane? It’s not flashy tech. It’s trust. And that starts the moment a customer steps out of their car. Want to make customers come back again and again? Teach your advisors to become “my mechanic.”In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill talks with Ron Maki, a fixed ops leader with nearly four decades in the industry, including corporate leadership roles at Volkswagen of America. Ron shares practical, memorable strategies that blend people-first

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25:29

Dealer Plate Guy on Trust, Turnover, and TikTok

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2025/07/22

What if improving customer retention had nothing to do with discounts, campaigns, or clever emails, and everything to do with your team? Before you worry about bringing customers back, ask yourself: Would you come back if the service advisor changes every six months?In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill Springer sits down with Austin Conroy, Regional Fixed Ops Director at Rohrman Automotive Group and the creator behind the viral “Dealer Plate Guy” brand. Austin shares why employee

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25:48

From Guesswork to Precision: Using AI to Boost...

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2025/07/08

Most dealerships are intrigued by AI, but many are still stuck in the dark when it comes to using it effectively. Instead of solving real problems, they’re overwhelmed by dashboards, buried in reports, and stuck blasting the same messages to every customer. The result? Missed opportunities, service defection, and underwhelming ROI on the tools they already have.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill sits down with Todd Smith, CEO and co-founder of QoreAI, to explore how dealerships can use

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25:11

What AI Can Teach You About Service Defection

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2025/06/24

What if your biggest threat to retention isn’t the competition, but your own calendar? Most dealerships don’t lose customers all at once. They just stop showing up. But with AI and a few simple process shifts, you can catch defection before it happens and make retention feel automatic.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, we welcome Dave Foy, a veteran of automotive retail and founder of the Automotive AI Summit. With decades of experience across OEMs, dealership groups, and vendors, Dave

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29:40

From Transactional to Relational: The Service Advisor...

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2025/06/10

What if your best retention strategy had nothing to do with pricing, loyalty programs, or even your shop’s hours, and everything to do with how your service advisors say "good morning"? Most customers don’t come back because they weren’t helped… they were handled.The fix? Train your advisors to build relationships, not just close tickets. In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill Springer sits down with Kieran Stack, founder of Service 101 and a sought-after voice in global aftersales training

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21:41

Service on the Move: Why Dealerships Are Going Mobile...

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2025/05/27

Offering mobile service sounds like a win-win, but for many dealerships, the logistics feel overwhelming. How do you staff it? Route it? Make money on it? And will customers even use it consistently?In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Bill sits down with Amit Chandarana, CEO of Curbee, a mobile service software platform that’s helping dealerships turn these questions into action. Drawing on Curbee’s roots in Tesla’s early mobile service operations, Amit shares how their platform — MARS —

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24:13

From Clipboard to Kiosk: A Modern Fixed Ops Makeover

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2025/05/13

Most customers expect a modern, seamless experience everywhere they go, so why does the dealership service lane still rely on clipboards and key drops? It’s time to ask whether your service experience reflects the kind of innovation and convenience today’s customers take for granted.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, we talk with Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Honda and Acura, about how he’s transformed his service department with 24/7 kiosks, media-rich inspections,

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24:19

Unlocking Retention: The Power of the First Service...

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2025/04/29

The success of dealership service departments often hinges on effectively setting and securing first service appointments—a pivotal step many dealerships overlook. But it could significantly boost customer retention through strategic processes and engaging customer experiences.In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Patti Tremonti, CEO of MTN Automotive Training Systems, outlines the importance of dealership-wide participation in scheduling first appointments, proactive communication, and building

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24:20

The Retention Formula: Insights from Tully Williams

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2025/04/15

Customer retention in the dealership service department is about more than just numbers—it's about treating every customer as if they're family and earning their repeat and referral business. In this episode, Tully Williams, Fixed Operations Director at the Niello Company, emphasizes the importance of measuring retention consistently and realistically, sharing his unique insights on why customer-focused recommendations and competitive pricing strategies (especially with tires, brakes, batteries, and

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29:24

Service Retention in 2025: What’s Changing & How to...

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2025/04/01

The service retention landscape is shifting, and dealerships must adapt to stay ahead. With fewer new cars being sold in recent years, the traditional flow of service customers is slowing, making it more important than ever to win back lost customers and capture more aftermarket business.In this episode, we sit down with Ujj Nath, CEO and Founder of myKaarma, to explore the biggest challenges and opportunities in fixed ops today. From leveraging AI-driven customer interactions to optimizing recall

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20:25

The Future of Dealership Branding & Digital...

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2025/03/18

Dealerships today face a unique challenge: standing out in a crowded digital landscape while building long-term customer loyalty. In this episode, we explore how dealerships can strengthen their brand, improve retention, and create meaningful customer relationships.We’re joined by up-and-coming industry leader, Savannah Simms, Director of Marketing & Business Development at Simms Auto Group, and Chief Operating Officer at Freddy Media. Savannah shares her insights on the power of social media,

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23:47

Turning Recalls into Revenue: The BizzyCar Blueprint

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2025/03/04

What if some of the biggest opportunities for service retention are hiding in plain sight? Recalls and mobile service often feel like operational challenges, but they could be the key to driving revenue and reactivating customers you thought were lost for good. In this episode, sponsored by DriveSure, Ryan Maher, CEO and founder of BizzyCar, joins us to uncover how shifting your perspective on these services can transform your dealership’s growth strategy. From reducing missed recall opportunities

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18:05

Mastering Parts Operations to Boost Dealership Retention

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2025/02/18

What’s the real key to turning first-time customers into lifelong dealership advocates? For many, the answer lies in an often-overlooked area: the parts department. In this episode, we uncover how inventory health, tire strategies, and better communication can transform your dealership’s retention game.Kaylee Felio, Sales and Marketing Manager at PartsEdge and host of the Trailblaze Your Path podcast, joins us to share practical insights on how a well-managed parts strategy can boost customer

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27:25

Adopting Video to Boost Retention and Revenue in...

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2025/02/04

Today’s customers demand greater transparency and trust from their service providers—and dealerships need to deliver. How can fixed ops professionals bridge the gap between customer expectations and service department performance?In this episode of Retention Roadmap, sponsored by DriveSure, we sit down with Joe Shaker, CEO of Shaker Auto Group and founder of TruVideo, to explore how video technology is transforming dealership communication. From enhancing transparency to driving higher retention

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