overhead absorption
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Aftersales 31 MayAftersales absorption levels continue 'worrying' downward trajectory to 55.5%
Average overhead absorption has fallen to 55.5% in the UK, according to new data from REALtime Communications.
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Aftersales 6 MarHigher labour rates needed to ensure car retailers' EV maintenance remains viable
Car dealerships will “not be viable at a 100% BEV mix” unless significant action is taken to change their business model, a new report has concluded.
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Aftersales 14 OctAftersales retention: how car dealerships can tackle the cost-of-living crisis
With costs soaring, a constricted new car market and a used car market under pressure, the concern that routine vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs (SMR) could be delayed, or cheaper alternatives sought by cash-strapped customers, is all too real.
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Aftersales 21 MayAM webinar to help dealers realise potential of aftersales ‘goldmine’
A free Automotive Management (AM) webinar is set to offer insight into the issue of service retention in a car retail sector driving to overcome the challenges posed by COVID-19.
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Opinion 2 JulLow overhead absorption is damaging OEMs and car retailers, a guest opinion
Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), their National Sales Companies and franchised car retailer networks need to upweight plans to stop the erosion of overhead absorption across the franchised sector, if the viability of their operations is to be improved and customer confidence maintained.
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Aftersales 28 MayLong term damage caused by ‘acceptance’ of low overhead absorption
Franchised dealers need to recruit more technicians, target increased retail work and address poor workshop utilisation to buck the trend of “an institutionalised acceptance of low overhead absorption”.
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Car Dealer News 3 AprCar dealers recorded £19,600 loss in February, reports ASE
Car retailers were unable to take advantage of a milder February on their forecourts as profitability statistics published by ASE showed a £19,600 loss during the month – matching 2018’s performance.
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Dealer Management 5 JulMythbusting motor retail
AM spoke to industry experts to find out if some of the motor retail industry’s long-held beliefs still apply today.
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Car Dealer News 9 NovDealer profits down £1,000 in September and pre-reg trend continues
The average UK motor retailer made an average of £73,200 during the plate change month of September, according to the latest ASE figures.
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