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<div class="wp-block-reyrey-js-column"><!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"With new technology emerging every day, it’s easy to feel like operations are faster and more streamlined than ever before — and most are. But what happens when one process touches almost every department of your dealership? Can it still be streamlined? That is one of the biggest struggles in the reconditioning process. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"For many dealers, the recon process feels less like a smooth Sunday drive and more like sitting in rush-hour traffic. Add on the bottlenecks that arise from a cross-departmental effort, and you’re sitting in the after-event traffic of a stadium exodus. The more people and departments involved, the greater the opportunities for operational breakdowns. To avoid this, you first need to identify the inefficiencies slowing down your recon process — the ones ultimately costing you money. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Spreadsheet Limitations\u003c/strong\u003e"} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"It’s not uncommon to rely on spreadsheets for tracking vehicles through recon. They’re familiar, easy to update, and seem like a simple way to stay organized. But as your operation grows and more people get involved, those spreadsheets can start to show their limit. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Using static files can lead to lost or duplicated information and hinder your visibility into a vehicle’s progress. This creates an environment that pressures even the most efficient managers to make decisions based on incomplete or inaccurate information. If a used car manager (or anyone in the recon process) makes decisions based on outdated data, there could be delayed approvals, holdups in repairs, and a whole lot of waiting. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Communication Breakdowns\u003c/strong\u003e "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"One of the most challenging aspects of recon is managing communication across multiple departments. Every person involved in recon oversees different tasks and has a distinct role, so it’s vital that communication is not only prioritized but also facilitated effectively. \u003cbr\u003eIf there’s no system in place that bridges interactions across departments, miscommunication becomes a possibility. And these challenges aren’t a people problem — they’re a process problem. Here are a few common areas where breakdowns are most likely to occur: "} /-->
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<!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"\u003cstrong\u003eApprovals:\u003c/strong\u003e Approvals can easily get buried in busy schedules. When there’s no central alert or reminder, even the most attentive managers might miss a step, leaving vehicles waiting longer than anyone intends. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"\u003cstrong\u003eScheduling:\u003c/strong\u003e When determining a schedule, many questions need to be considered: What techs are available to complete the job? Are the available techs qualified for the specific type of work? Which third-party vendors do we need to call? Without real-time insight into workloads, scheduling becomes reactive instead of proactive. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/list-item {"content":"\u003cstrong\u003eRepairs\u003c/strong\u003e: Technicians rarely know what types of jobs are coming until they land in their lap. When there’s no shared access to job details or vehicle history, they lose valuable time tracking down information. "} /-->
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<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"If communication isn’t at peak efficiency, accountability naturally becomes harder to enforce. Most of the time, it’s not about someone dropping the ball; it’s about not having a clear view of where the ball even is. "} /-->
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<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"Because of its cross-departmental nature, reconditioning is vulnerable to delays. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a seamless process. Implementing \u003ca href=\u0022https://www.autovision.com/solutions/reconvision\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ean automated reconditioning system\u003c/a\u003e with a digital, centralized workflow enables you to eliminate inefficiencies and gain visibility into each stage of the process. "} /-->
<!-- wp:reyrey-js/paragraph {"content":"When your team can enter their information at each stage in a workflow, it reduces the time spent tracking people down, avoids outdated spreadsheets, and minimizes interruptions. The best part? \u003ca href=\u0022/solutions/reconditioning/reconvision\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003eA digitized recon system\u003c/a\u003e allows your team to input and access information anywhere, at any time — all while automatically directing the vehicle to the person responsible for the next step. This means no communication breakdowns and constant accountability. "} /-->
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