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Are You an Amateur, or a Pro?
What a crazy week, but who am I kidding? Every week for the last 3 months have been crazy weeks, especially for fixed ops! So

How to Calculate Effective Labor Rate (ELR)
Learn how to calculate Effective Labor Rate step by step. Use our ELR formula to find out if your dealership is leaving money on the table.

Do Service Advisor Personality Tests Actually Work?
I’ve been dying… DYING to give away my Jeep Gladiator. You guys don’t even understand how badly I want to wrap up the Service Manager

Why Less is More For Service Managers
Less is more. It’s a pretty common phrase that gets tossed around (maybe a bit too often), but it’s true…. Especially in business. And nowhere

How to Calculate Hours Per RO (+ Common Mistakes)
Most dealerships calculate Hours Per RO wrong. Learn the correct formula, avoid costly mistakes, and benchmark your service department performance.

Why Service Managers Are The Dealers Of The Future
The CRAZIEST thing happened last night! And no, this isn’t one of my famous Chris Collins rants or metaphors to teach you a lesson about

Auto News Update: Are Looters Targeting Dealerships?
Welcome to the first installment of Auto News Update from Service Drive Revolution! This week’s top stories in auto news– Auto show cancellations? Tesla email

What is Your Service Advisors’ S.O.S.?
There is a word circling around right now… and that word is…. Opportunity! There’s so much opportunity in front of us, even despite what’s going

43 Service Advisor Training Resources
If you’re thinking of getting some service advisor training for your automotive service advisors, then you’ve come to the right place. With over 20 years under

How Service Managers Can Keep Their Pay Plan From Changing
Leave it to a global pandemic to divide us. The world, the country, the automotive industry… On the dealership side of things, there are clear

Episode 100 – The 6 Types of Service Advisors That Will Kill Your Service Department
Thank you to all of the Service Advisors, Service Managers, Techs, and everyone in the automotive industry who has tuned in over the years and

The 5 Landmines to Avoid When Reopening
We weren’t prepared for Coronavirus. It’s true! Think of all the things that we, as a country, weren’t prepared for… New car sales shutting down
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Unlock the Secrets to Maximizing Technician Efficiency & Shop Profits!
Are you struggling with technician turnover, underperforming bays, or leaving money on the table? It’s time to turn those challenges into profits—and it starts with this free resource!
This isn’t just another guide. It’s a roadmap to rethink your shop’s strategy, boost profits, and empower your techs.