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How to Measure Technician Productivity in a Dealership

Learn how to measure technician productivity in a dealership, what formulas matter most, and how to use productivity data to improve fixed ops performance.

For Job Seekers

Is Collision Repair Still a Smart Career Choice?

Collision repair still offers solid opportunity for hands-on job seekers. Learn about pay, career growth, training, and whether AI threatens long-term job security.

For Car Dealers

The Service Manager’s Role in Onboarding, Not HR’s

A lot of companies say they care about retention, then hand onboarding almost entirely to HR. That is where the problem starts. HR can handle forms, policies, payroll, and benefits…

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate Finance & Insurance Manager Job Offers

Evaluating a Finance & Insurance Manager job offer? Learn how to assess pay plans, volume, PVR, compliance, leadership, schedule, and long-term fit.

For Car Dealers

Service Department Capacity Planning for Dealership Managers

Learn how dealership managers can improve service department capacity planning using technician staffing, productivity, scheduling, and workflow analysis to reduce bottlenecks and protect revenue.

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate Automotive Technician – Hourly / Guarantee + Bonus Job Offers

Learn how to evaluate hourly and guarantee plus bonus technician job offers, compare real earning potential, and spot the details that impact long-term pay and stability.

What to Look for in a Fixed Ops Director Job Offer

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate Fixed Ops Director Job Offers

Not every Fixed Ops Director job offer is a step up. A bigger title or higher salary can still be the wrong move if the store lacks process, staffing support, leadership alignment, or realistic expectations.

Technician waiting in an auto repair shop while parts staff searches inventory shelves for needed repair parts

For Car Dealers

Why Parts Inventory Management Affects Technician Efficiency

Parts inventory directly affects technician productivity, billed hours, delayed repair orders, and comeback risk. Learn why service and parts must align.

Sales Manager Job Offers - What to Compare Before You Say Yes

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate Sales Manager Job Offers

Learn how to evaluate sales manager job offers by comparing pay plans, volume expectations, dealership culture, benefits, authority, and long-term career growth.

How Smart Dealerships Use Employment Contracts to Reduce Turnover

For Car Dealers

Using Employment Contracts as a Retention Tool, Not Just Legal Protection

Many dealerships treat employment contracts as legal protection. The most successful stores use them as a retention tool. Learn how clear agreements improve employee stability, reduce misunderstandings, and strengthen dealership teams.

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate a General Sales Manager Job Offer at a Dealership

Thinking about accepting a General Sales Manager job offer? Learn the key factors that determine income, sales performance, and long-term success before you say yes.

Automotive Recruiting Software: How the CarGuys Dashboard Helps Dealerships Hire Faster

For Car Dealers

Take Full Control of Your Hiring Pipeline with Our New Recruiting Dashboard

The new CarGuys recruiting dashboard gives dealerships complete control of their hiring process. Manage job openings, track candidates, and scale recruiting faster.

How to Get Hired as a Service Advisor: What Dealerships Really Want

For Job Seekers

What Dealerships Look for in Service Advisors

Discover what dealerships look for when hiring service advisors, from communication skills to revenue performance. Learn how to stand out and get hired faster.

Service Department Growth: Add $10,000 Per Month Without More Technicians

For Car Dealers

How Top Service Managers Add $10K+ in Monthly Revenue Without Hiring More Techs

Discover how elite service managers grow dealership revenue without expanding payroll. Improve labor rate, technician productivity, and service retention.

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate a Car Sales Job Offer

Thinking about a car sales job? Here’s how to evaluate commission structure, store volume, average gross, and income math before accepting an offer.