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The First 90 Days at a New Dealership Job

Starting a new dealership job? Here's what to focus on in your first 90 days, from learning systems to building relationships and hitting your numbers.

For Car Dealers

Why Great Hiring Starts Before You Need an Employee

Proactive dealership hiring prevents costly vacancies. Learn how building a technician and sales talent pipeline early protects your bottom line long term.

For Job Seekers

Why the Best Automotive Jobs Never Make It to Indeed

Most top automotive jobs are filled before they're posted. See why the hidden job market matters and how to position yourself for openings Indeed never shows.

For Car Dealers

Why Passive Candidates Are Your Greatest Hiring Opportunity

Active applicants are only a fraction of the talent pool. Learn why passive candidates make stronger, longer-tenured dealership hires and how to reach them.

For Job Seekers

How to Ask for a Raise at a Dealership (And Get It)

Learn how to ask for a raise at a dealership with real leverage. Timing, numbers, and language that get technicians, advisors, and sales pros paid.

For Car Dealers

The Real Cost of an Empty Bay: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait on Hiring

An empty service bay doesn't just mean lost revenue today – it means compounding costs, technician stress, and customer defection. Here's what waiting really costs.

For Car Dealers

Why Great Service Managers Stall Before Advancing to Fixed Operations

Talented service managers hit a ceiling before Fixed Ops Director. Here are the mindset, financial, and leadership gaps that stall advancement - and how to close them.

For Job Seekers

Sales Interview Questions That Separate Average from Great

Ace your dealership sales interview with these key questions and answers. Learn what hiring managers are really testing and how to stand out.

For Car Dealers

EV Service Revenue: A Realistic Forecast for Your Shop Over the Next Three Years

EVs generate less routine maintenance revenue than ICE vehicles. Here is what the next three years actually look like for dealership service departments and where the real opportunity sits.

For Car Dealers

The Aging Technician Workforce: What the Numbers Say and How Smart Dealers Are Responding

Half of U.S. automotive technicians are over 44. Here is what dealership leaders need to understand about the workforce demographics and how to get ahead of the shortage.

For Job Seekers

The Job Search Advice No One Gives You Until It’s Too Late

The job search advice most automotive professionals learn the hard way. What actually works - and what wastes your time - when you're looking for your next role.

For Car Dealers

Your Parts Department Is a Profit Center, Not a Stock Room

Discover how your dealership's parts department drives gross profit, impacts technician efficiency, and what KPIs you should be tracking right now.

For Job Seekers

How to Evaluate an EV Technician Job Offer

Considering an EV technician job offer? Learn how to evaluate pay, training support, shop readiness, and growth potential before you say yes.

For Car Dealers

What the 2026 Auto Finance Market Tells You About Your Next Hire

Experian's Q1 2026 auto finance report reveals key market shifts. Here's what the data means for dealership staffing and hiring decisions this year.

Struggling with BDC pay plans? Learn whether to pay on sets, shown, or sold - plus a sample hybrid pay plan that top dealerships use to retain great reps.

For Car Dealers

Why BDC Pay Plans Are Harder to Get Right Than Most

Struggling with BDC pay plans? Learn whether to pay on sets, shown, or sold - plus a sample hybrid pay plan that top dealerships use to retain great reps.

Why Dealerships Often Hire Before Advertising a Position

Should You Build an Internal Recruiting Process or Outsource?

AI Is Changing Automotive Hiring. Here’s What You Need to Know

Service Advisor Turnover Is More Expensive Than You Think

How to Become a Shop Foreman

The Future of Technician Recruiting Over the Next Decade

The First 90 Days at a New Dealership Job

Why Great Hiring Starts Before You Need an Employee

Why the Best Automotive Jobs Never Make It to Indeed

Why Passive Candidates Are Your Greatest Hiring Opportunity

How to Ask for a Raise at a Dealership (And Get It)

The Real Cost of an Empty Bay: Why You Can’t Afford to Wait on Hiring

Why Great Service Managers Stall Before Advancing to Fixed Operations

Sales Interview Questions That Separate Average from Great

EV Service Revenue: A Realistic Forecast for Your Shop Over the Next Three Years

The Aging Technician Workforce: What the Numbers Say and How Smart Dealers Are Responding

The Job Search Advice No One Gives You Until It’s Too Late

Your Parts Department Is a Profit Center, Not a Stock Room

How to Evaluate an EV Technician Job Offer

What the 2026 Auto Finance Market Tells You About Your Next Hire

Why BDC Pay Plans Are Harder to Get Right Than Most

Why Dealerships Often Hire Before Advertising a Position

Should You Build an Internal Recruiting Process or Outsource?

AI Is Changing Automotive Hiring. Here’s What You Need to Know

Service Advisor Turnover Is More Expensive Than You Think