Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield Turns Operational Gaps into Growth with Advanced Service

Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield - Advanced Service

“We are seeing gains in labor sales, parts sales, labor gross, parts gross, and gross per RO.”

Location
Mercedes-Benz of Fairfield, CT
Contact
Eugene Crutchfield, Fixed Operations Director

Diagnosing and Fixing Bottlenecks

I’ve been in the business for over 26 years. In that time, I have seen a lot of changes in our store and the automotive business.
Even though we had some really good processes in place, we noticed we could still improve our daily operations. Our observations led us to believe we had some deficiencies in our internal communications and bottlenecks in our parts department. What we needed was a true measurement tool to help fine tune those issues.

Solutions Used


The Results

Now, we are recording recommended and declined services and measuring success. We are capitalizing on the work instead of letting it walk out the door. Our processes are more efficient because we have the right tools. Technicians no longer have to wait for parts, which has resulted in a dramatic decrease in wasted time. We’re actually down a technician, but are producing more work than ever before. Also, Service Price Guides has greatly improved our repair quote process by delivering accurate pricing information every time.
We have had results with Advanced Service. We are seeing gains in labor sales, parts sales, labor gross, parts gross, and gross per RO. For instance, as of today, our effective labor rate has gone up almost $6. The profits from Advanced Service easily pay for the solution investment every month.
With Advanced Service we’re making the most of every opportunity. I can hold people accountable, run meaningful reports, and manage what I measure. My advisors are now asking for their performance reports so they can gauge themselves against their peers. I’m glad Advanced Service has become part of our daily lives.

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