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Automotive News Service scheduling better, but gaps remain

Automotive News
Service scheduling better, but gaps remain
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October 2026

Service departments drive dealerships’ profits, but 1 in 6 customers who call for an appointment can’t get scheduled for a specific date and time. While the industry is improving scheduling service by phone and online, gaps threaten customer loyalty, according to benchmarking firm Pied Piper. “If you talk to dealers, 70 or 80 percent of their profit comes from fixing cars,” said Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan. “So, this is a huge issue for dealers, ... Read More >

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Automotive News Why getting service scheduling right — from phone to online — is key for dealership profits, loyalty

Automotive News
Why getting service scheduling right — from phone to online — is key for dealership profits, loyalty
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October 2026

Service departments drive dealerships’ profits, but 1 in 6 customers who call for an appointment can’t get scheduled for a specific date and time. While the industry is improving scheduling service by phone and online, gaps threaten customer loyalty, according to benchmarking firm Pied Piper. “If you talk to dealers, 70 or 80 percent of their profit comes from fixing cars,” said Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan. “So, this is a huge issue for dealers, ... Read More >

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