Service departments enjoy the biggest gross profit margin of all dealership operations. With labour rates at £60+ per hour and technicians’ hourly rates at around £12, a gross profit...
Read moreLast month in Auto Retail Manager we looked at how approaching the management of your sales department from a Return on Funds Employed standpoint -instead of just looking at the Return on Sales...
Read moreLast month in Auto Retail Manager we urged you to approach planning for 2008 from a Return on Funds Employed standpoint, instead of just the Return on Sales percentage. We highlighted the two...
Read moreRight now, you are no doubt deeply involved in preparing your budgets for 2008. But what exactly are you planning for? Is it: • To achieve your manufacturer’s new car target • To set...
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