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Stop Overlooking Your Fixed Ops to Help Drive CPO Revenue. Brent Wolsey. Welcome. Brief Introductions Brent Wolsey | AutoPoint AutoPoint, a Solera company Formerly MPi We are the leaders Fixed Ops business process solutions The AutoPoint Platform™ improves CSI and CSR, with:
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Stop Overlooking Your Fixed Ops to Help Drive CPO Revenue Brent Wolsey
Welcome • Brief Introductions • Brent Wolsey | AutoPoint • AutoPoint, a Solera company • Formerly MPi • We are the leaders Fixed Ops business process solutions • The AutoPoint Platform™ improves CSI and CSR, with: • Process development and implementation • Vehicle inspection technology • Management reporting • Training and Consulting • Increases capacity through efficiencies while increasing profits
Swinging Pendulum • GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mercury, Subaru, Kia and Mazda are experiencing upswing • Toyota and most luxury brands are maintaining strong CPO retail sales • Used vehicle popularity on upswing • Automotive News and Auto Remarketing report certified pre-owned has increased 11% in Q1 2014.
Swinging Pendulum • CPO Vehicles are very profitable today • The average unit is twice what they were in 2012 • August 2014 premium were $2,842 • They’ve been above $2,800 for the past 14 months!
Tout to the Value of your Used Vehicle Recon Process • Promote your Used Car Reconditioning process • OEM Trained ASE Certified Technicians • Incorporate signage in service area • Introduce Master Techs on wall or in person • Include it in your advertising
Tout the Value of CPO Vehicles • Emphasize the work which has been performed • Value in use of OEM parts in all certified pre-owned • Value in work which will not need to be done after the purchase
Defining Product Offering • At least 3 (if not 4) levels of used vehicles • CPO = Your Franchise, low miles and newer model year • Platinum = Non Franchise vehicles in your class • Gold = Older/Higher mileages vehicles which are still quality and you can stand behind • Silver = “As is” vehicles The levels MUST be clearly defined
How can Fixed Ops Dept. Drive Revenue for Used Car Dept? • Decrease Reconditioning time • Dedicated Recon staff • Use Recon software systems
Dedicated Reconditioning Staff • Service Technician who doesn't skimp or gouge • Provides consistent and quality results • Minimizes Come Backs, costing you profit via your Policy $’s Reduce Recondition Cycle Time
Dedicated Reconditioning Staff • Service Advisor who oversees all units • Empowered to Approve work within guidelines • Becomes watchdog for issues and eliminates road blocks • Becomes your Advocate Reduce Recondition Cycle Time
Decrease Reconditioning Time • Use a Reconditioning management software solutions • Provides visibility into the process • Facilitates efficient communicate • Outputs supporting documentation Increase Proficiency & Accountability
How can Fixed OpsDrive Revenue for Used Car? • Decrease Reconditioning time • Provide transparency and value for the customer • Be proud of the dollars you’ve put into the vehicle
Increase the Value of Used Vehicles • Provide a professional Reconditioning report • Indicate what was inspected • Indicate what was & wasn’t repaired and why it adds value (or didn’t raise the cost of the vehicle) • “Condition” your customers – this is the level of service they should expect from Dealerships Set your dealership apart from the rest!!
Increase the Value of Used Vehicles • Report provides full Transparency • Disclose multi-point inspection findings • What was/wasn’t serviced • Provide customer a report when comparison shopping • Disclose dealerships investment to show Value • Don’t hide Value, demonstrate VALUE Set your dealership apart from the rest!!
How can Fixed OpsDrive Revenue for Used Car? • Decrease Reconditioning time • Provide transparency and value for the customer • Be Fixed Ops best customer
Be Service’s BEST Customer • The best customers get the best treatment • Pay full CP rate for your reconditioning work • They have Ability to help you • They have a Desire to help you Increase your Leverage
Increase CPO Sales • Value of Increased Turns Assuming: 50 Units per turn $1,800 $ profit per unit 23 Days Lot time* 8 Days Average Recon time Increase by reducing Reconditioning Time to 5 Days $113,536.87 (Annually) $9,467.41 (Monthly) *Source: CNW
Happy CustomersReturn • Full Transparency & Disclosure = No surprised (or angry) customers • Happy customers utilize your Service Center • Results in positive experience and reinforce the customers desire for future used vehicle purchases • Quality job = Quality reputation amongst Customers & Community
To Review • Clearly Define your “Levels” of used vehicles • Be Services Best Customer • Empower your Fixed Ops team within these Levels • Utilize Technology to streamline process • Give your Customers the facts and minimize policy spending & profit erosion
Final Thoughts • Customers who are happy and satisfied with one Used Vehicle purchase are more likely to come to you for another. • Your Fixed Ops Department can work with Sales and greatly contribute to your Bottom Line! When setup right, Fixed Ops will help you achieve your goals!
Thank you! Brent Wolsey | CPO Product Marketing Brent.Wolsey@autopoint.com 801.836.9191 | www.autopoint.com