{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Fixed Ops Friday w/ Jason Graciano, Michael Ross | Daily Dealer Live","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/fixed-ops-friday-w-jason-graciano-michael-ross-daily-dealer-live","audioUrl":"https://chrt.fm/track/C6AG88/traffic.megaphone.fm/CREUR9207137308.mp3","description":"Today's show features:  \n\n\n\n- Jason Graciano, Partner & General Manager at White Plains Honda\n\n\n\n- Michael Ross, Fixed Operations Director at Larry Green Chevrolet\n\n\n\nThis episode is brought to you by:\n\n\n\nZurich – Zurich delivers The Zurich Advantage to dealerships nationwide by combining comprehensive F&I products, consultative training, revenue‑generating programs, and wealth‑building profit participation strategies. Grounded in our mission to provide clarity, confidence, and certainty, we help dealers protect what matters, strengthen performance, and build a legacy for the road ahead. 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It’s part of operational accountability—using data to verify process compliance."}},{"startTime":2385.0,"endTime":2390.0,"type":"term","title":"upsells","url":"/glossary/upsells","quote":"we can show the percentage of upsells from repair orders without video MPIs to what they are now.","canonicalId":"term:upsells","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In a dealership context, upsells are additional services or repairs offered to a customer beyond the original work requested. The goal is to increase the repair order’s total value by recommending related items.","simplifiedExplanation":"An upsell is when a shop suggests extra work or add-ons that go along with what you already came in for. It’s meant to increase the total repair bill by recommending helpful extras."}},{"startTime":2387.5,"endTime":2390.0,"type":"term","title":"repair orders","url":"/glossary/repair-orders","quote":"we can show the percentage of upsells from repair orders without video MPIs to what they are now.","canonicalId":"term:repair-orders","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A repair order is the dealership’s official work document that lists the customer’s requested service, the diagnosis, and the parts/labor to be performed. It’s the basis for billing and for tracking things like upsells and completion rates.","simplifiedExplanation":"A repair order is the paperwork that says what the car is coming in for and what the shop plans to do. It’s what the dealership uses to track the work and charge the customer."}},{"startTime":2401.1,"endTime":2404.2,"type":"term","title":"technicians","url":"/glossary/technicians","quote":"Is your process to have the technicians send that video direct or does the service advisor check it and then hit send?","canonicalId":"term:technicians","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Technicians are the shop’s mechanics who perform diagnostics and repairs. In this workflow, they may create the video MPI evidence, which the service advisor then reviews before sharing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Technicians are the mechanics doing the inspection and repairs. In this process, they’re the ones who find the issues and often create the video proof."}},{"startTime":2404.2,"endTime":2407.5,"type":"term","title":"service advisor","url":"/glossary/service-advisor","quote":"or does the service advisor check it and then hit send? The service advisor will check it first.","canonicalId":"term:service-advisor","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A service advisor is the dealership staff member who interfaces with the customer, writes up the service request, and coordinates the work with the technicians. They also review findings and recommendations before sending them to the customer.","simplifiedExplanation":"The service advisor is the person you talk to at the dealership about your car. They set up the repair, communicate with the technician, and help make sure the recommendations are correct."}},{"startTime":2413.2,"endTime":2415.4,"type":"term","title":"oversight","url":"/glossary/oversight","quote":"That's one of my big buttons. I like to have that oversight. So we want the advisors to double check.","canonicalId":"term:oversight","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In dealership operations, “oversight” means a manager or advisor double-checks the technician’s work before it’s finalized or sent to the customer. This helps reduce errors and improves consistency in recommendations.","simplifiedExplanation":"Oversight here means someone checks the work before it goes out to the customer. It’s a way to catch mistakes early and keep things accurate."}},{"startTime":2441.6,"endTime":2447.2,"type":"term","title":"failsafe","url":"/glossary/fail-safe","quote":"Using the video, it's actually a failsafe of its own. So once the technician knows that they're accountable for that, then they're less likely to just throw something in","canonicalId":"term:failsafe","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A failsafe is a safety mechanism designed to prevent or reduce the chance of an error causing harm or a bad outcome. In this context, using video adds an extra layer of accountability so recommendations are less likely to be made improperly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A failsafe is a backup system that helps stop mistakes from turning into problems. Here, the video makes it harder for someone to cut corners because there’s proof of what happened."}},{"startTime":2456.1,"endTime":2462.5,"type":"concept","title":"ethical sale by time or mileage","quote":"is this an ethical sale by time or mileage or a conditional sale that we need to make because the condition of that part warrants?","canonicalId":"concept:ethical-sale-by-time-or-mileage","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Ethical sale by time or mileage” refers to recommending maintenance or repairs based on objective service intervals (like mileage and elapsed time) rather than pressure-selling. The idea is that the recommendation should be tied to when the work is actually due, not just when a customer walks in.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means the shop tries to recommend services based on when they’re truly needed—like how many miles you’ve driven or how long it’s been—rather than trying to sell something just because they can."}},{"startTime":2459.5,"endTime":2465.3,"type":"concept","title":"conditional sale","quote":"or a conditional sale that we need to make because the condition of that part warrants? So they're holding themselves accountable by knowing that the guest is going to see that.","canonicalId":"concept:conditional-sale","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.65,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A conditional sale is a recommendation that depends on the current condition of a specific component found during inspection. Instead of being scheduled purely by mileage or time, the work is suggested because the part’s wear or symptoms indicate it needs attention now.","simplifiedExplanation":"A conditional sale means they don’t just go by a calendar or mileage. They recommend the repair because they found a part that looks worn or needs fixing based on what they see."}},{"startTime":2470.0,"endTime":2477.42,"type":"term","title":"multi-point inspection","url":"/glossary/multi-point-inspection","quote":"They're going to hear their voice, their name on the multi-point inspection. So that puts almost a face to the person working on their vehicle and they know it.","canonicalId":"term:multi-point-inspection","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A multi-point inspection is a structured checklist where a technician or service team checks multiple areas of a vehicle (often including tires, brakes, fluids, lights, suspension, and more) and documents findings for the customer. It’s commonly used in dealerships to standardize recommendations and communicate what needs attention.","simplifiedExplanation":"A multi-point inspection is a checklist of different things on your car that a shop looks at. They write down what they find so the advisor can explain what’s okay and what might need fixing."}},{"startTime":2478.42,"endTime":2488.4,"type":"concept","title":"repurchase","url":"/glossary/repurchase","quote":"So trust is the number one driver for repurchase.\nAgain, back to that Cox study.\n60% say it's the top reason they buy\nfrom the same dealer again.","canonicalId":"concept:repurchase","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In dealership terms, “repurchase” means a customer buying again from the same dealer after their first purchase or service visit. The hosts are framing trust as the key factor that drives customers to come back.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Repurchase” just means a customer comes back and buys again. In this episode, they’re saying trust is what makes people want to return to the same dealership."}},{"startTime":2544.5,"endTime":2554.1,"type":"company","title":"Chevy","url":"/glossary/chevy","quote":"because you deal with Chevy and Hyundai. Those are two completely different OEMs. Domestic on the Chevy side, obviously,","canonicalId":"company:chevy","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Chevy” refers to Chevrolet, a brand within General Motors. In dealership fixed-ops discussions, it usually means the Chevrolet warranty/repair process and documentation rules the service department must follow.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Chevy” means Chevrolet. When they talk about Chevy in service/warranty, they’re talking about the brand’s rules for repairs and paperwork."}},{"startTime":2547.2,"endTime":2549.5,"type":"term","title":"OEMs","url":"/glossary/oem","quote":"Those are two completely different OEMs. Domestic on the Chevy side, obviously, import South Korea on the other.","canonicalId":"term:oems","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"OEMs are “original equipment manufacturers”—the automakers that build the vehicles. Different OEMs can require different steps and documentation for warranty claims and larger repairs.","simplifiedExplanation":"An OEM is the company that made the car in the first place. 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They usually need the right paperwork and proof of what failed."}},{"startTime":2586.4,"endTime":2592.3,"type":"term","title":"powertrain failure","url":"/glossary/powertrain-failure","quote":"if you have a large engine failure or powertrain failure, let's gather the same document, whether it's Chevy or Hyundai.","canonicalId":"term:powertrain-failure","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Powertrain refers to the components that make the car move—typically the engine, transmission, driveshaft, and related drivetrain parts. A “powertrain failure” means a major malfunction in that system, often triggering more involved diagnostics and warranty documentation.","simplifiedExplanation":"Powertrain is the set of parts that deliver power to the wheels. A powertrain failure means something big broke in that system, so the repair usually needs more paperwork and troubleshooting."}},{"startTime":2601.86,"endTime":2620.8,"type":"term","title":"service absorption","url":"/glossary/service-absorption","quote":"[2601.9s]  Service absorption.\n[2602.9s]  It's a stat we debate a lot about on the show.\n[2606.3s]  Tully Williams from Neal Auto Group says,\n[2608.0s]  hey, I don't care, I want retention.","canonicalId":"term:service-absorption","priority":0.72,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Service absorption is a dealership KPI that measures how much of the available service work (often based on the serviceable customer base) the dealership captures. In practice, higher absorption usually means the shop is doing more of the maintenance/repair work it could be doing, relative to its market opportunity.","simplifiedExplanation":"Service absorption is a way to measure how busy a dealership’s service department is compared to how much service work is available to them. If it’s high, the dealership is capturing a bigger share of customers’ maintenance and repair needs."}},{"startTime":2612.3,"endTime":2614.7,"type":"term","title":"KPI","url":"/glossary/kpi","quote":"[2612.3s]  What's the big KPI you're driving towards?\n[2614.7s]  Is it service absorption or is it retention or what?\n[2618.3s]  Service absorption is always huge, right?","canonicalId":"term:kpi","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"KPI stands for Key Performance Indicator, a measurable metric used to track how well a dealership or team is meeting its goals. In this context, they’re debating which KPI matters most: service absorption versus retention.","simplifiedExplanation":"KPI just means a “scorecard number” the business watches to see if it’s doing well. Here, they’re talking about which score matters most for the dealership."}},{"startTime":2675.0,"endTime":2681.4,"type":"term","title":"AI phones","quote":"[2675.0s]  So everybody's saying AI is going to revolutionize the service drive,\n[2678.5s]  AI phones, scheduling, service estimating.\n[2681.4s]  Is that real or is it a vendor-funded fairy tale for stores like yours?","canonicalId":"term:ai-phones","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“AI phones” refers to phone-based systems that use artificial intelligence to handle calls—such as answering questions, routing customers, or collecting basic info for service scheduling. In dealerships, these tools are often pitched as reducing wait times and improving lead capture.","simplifiedExplanation":"“AI phones” are automated phone systems that use AI to talk to callers. Instead of waiting for a person, the system may answer questions or gather details before handing you off."}},{"startTime":2678.5,"endTime":2681.4,"type":"term","title":"service estimating","url":"/glossary/service-estimating","quote":"[2675.0s]  So everybody's saying AI is going to revolutionize the service drive,\n[2678.5s]  AI phones, scheduling, service estimating.\n[2681.4s]  Is that real or is it a vendor-funded fairy tale for stores like yours?","canonicalId":"term:service-estimating","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Service estimating is the process of forecasting the cost and scope of a vehicle’s needed repairs or maintenance. Dealerships use it to create an estimate for customers, often based on diagnostic results and technician findings.","simplifiedExplanation":"Service estimating is figuring out what repairs will cost and what work will be done. The dealership uses it to give you a quote after checking your car."}},{"startTime":2689.7,"endTime":2695.0,"type":"term","title":"self-checking kiosks","url":"/glossary/self-checking-kiosks","quote":"[2688.2s]  I prefer the human factor.\n[2689.7s]  I mean, we've had companies come out with the self-checking kiosks\n[2693.9s]  and things like that.\n[2695.0s]  I prefer the human interaction, right?","canonicalId":"term:self-checking-kiosks","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Self-checking kiosks are touch-screen stations customers use to check in or complete intake steps without a service advisor. Dealerships use them to streamline scheduling, paperwork, and initial information gathering.","simplifiedExplanation":"Self-checking kiosks are computer screens in the dealership where you can check in or enter info yourself. They’re meant to make the process faster than doing everything with a person."}},{"startTime":2718.5,"endTime":2722.8,"type":"term","title":"videos, pictures","url":"/glossary/videos-pictures","quote":"[2715.6s]  We love technology as far as the multi-point inspections\n[2718.5s]  and the videos, pictures, and AI can assist in many ways.\n[2722.8s]  But I think that human interaction,","canonicalId":"term:videos-pictures","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Using videos and pictures during a service visit is a documentation method that helps customers understand what the technician sees. It’s commonly paired with inspection reports so customers can review issues before approving work.","simplifiedExplanation":"Videos and pictures are how the dealership shows you what they found on your car. Instead of just describing it, they document it so you can see the problem."}},{"startTime":2749.9,"endTime":2766.1,"type":"term","title":"loss souls","quote":"One of my challenges that I love is loss souls. If a guest hasn't been here in 12 months and I want to know why, let's figure it out.","canonicalId":"term:loss-souls","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Loss souls” appears to be a dealership marketing term for customers who have stopped coming in—often called lapsed or churned customers. The idea is to identify why they left and run campaigns to bring them back.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about customers who haven’t returned in a while. The goal is to figure out why they stopped and invite them back."}},{"startTime":2775.3,"endTime":2789.7,"type":"company","title":"C4 Analytics","url":"/glossary/c4-analytics","quote":"An amazing tool we use is C4 Analytics. So we have them really crunching our data and dissecting it to get our clients back in here.","canonicalId":"company:c4-analytics","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"C4 Analytics is a data/analytics platform used to analyze dealership customer and service data. The hosts describe it as crunching and dissecting data to identify ways to bring customers back.","simplifiedExplanation":"C4 Analytics is a software tool that helps a dealership look at customer data and figure out who to contact to get them back for service."}},{"startTime":2795.7,"endTime":2806.0,"type":"term","title":"oil change","url":"/glossary/oil-change","quote":"You're not going to send out a 995 oil change. I don't believe in those. 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Their job can involve different systems than regular gas-engine cars."}},{"startTime":2865.7,"endTime":2871.2,"type":"term","title":"automated phones","url":"/glossary/automated-phones","quote":"[2865.7s]  I would say is as simple as automated phones.\n[2871.2s]  And the reason I say that, I mean,","canonicalId":"term:automated-phones","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Automated phones” refers to phone systems that route or answer callers without a live agent, such as interactive voice response (IVR) menus or automated chat/voice assistants. The hosts argue it can reduce wait times but may frustrate customers if it creates a loop where nobody can resolve the issue.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Automated phones” means the phone system answers or routes calls using recorded prompts or automated menus instead of a person. It can help, but if it doesn’t get you to the right help quickly, it can feel frustrating."}},{"startTime":2881.4,"endTime":2885.9,"type":"company","title":"CDK","url":"/glossary/cdk","quote":"[2881.4s]  CDK has that stat where they say\n[2882.8s]  average wait time in service for the phones is nine minutes,","canonicalId":"company:cdk","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CDK is a major automotive dealership software provider. In this segment, they’re cited as the source of a statistic about average phone wait time in service.","simplifiedExplanation":"CDK is a company that makes software used by car dealerships. Here, they’re being quoted for a number about how long customers wait on the phone."}},{"startTime":2889.9,"endTime":2895.0,"type":"term","title":"AI technology","url":"/glossary/ai-technology","quote":"And then you do think that's a good use of AI technology\n[2893.3s]  to help answer those phones, respond,\n[2895.0s]  and engage with the customer.","canonicalId":"term:ai-technology","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In this context, “AI technology” means using artificial intelligence to handle customer phone interactions—like answering questions, responding to requests, and engaging with callers—before handing off to a human. The goal is to reduce friction and prevent customers from getting stuck waiting or looping.","simplifiedExplanation":"Here, “AI technology” means using computer intelligence to help answer customer questions on the phone. The idea is to handle the easy stuff faster so customers aren’t stuck waiting."}},{"startTime":2896.1,"endTime":2898.6,"type":"term","title":"service writer","url":"/glossary/service-writer","quote":"And then give it back to a service writer\n[2898.6s]  who then hopefully isn't overburdened.","canonicalId":"term:service-writer","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A service writer (often called an advisor) is the dealership employee who interviews the customer, writes up the repair order, and coordinates the job with the technician. They’re a key bottleneck when call volume and appointment demand spike.","simplifiedExplanation":"A service writer is the person at the dealership who takes your car’s problem details and creates the repair paperwork. They also help manage the repair process so the shop can get to your car."}},{"startTime":2921.5,"endTime":2929.2,"type":"term","title":"OEM CSI","url":"/glossary/oem-csi","quote":"I would say OEM CSI. I don't know, overrated or that might be over underrated.","canonicalId":"term:oem-csi","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"OEM CSI is the Customer Satisfaction Index measured by the automaker (OEM) for how customers rate their experience. Dealerships often chase CSI scores because they can affect incentives, brand reputation, and future business.","simplifiedExplanation":"OEM CSI is a customer satisfaction score that the car maker tracks for dealerships. Higher scores usually mean customers felt the service experience was good."}},{"startTime":2929.6,"endTime":2934.0,"type":"term","title":"contact after service","url":"/glossary/contact-after-service","quote":"from the OEM side, maybe contact after service, right? 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The way they do it can change the feedback they get."}},{"startTime":2940.2,"endTime":2948.5,"type":"term","title":"effective labor rate","url":"/glossary/effective-labor-rate","quote":"one of the most overrated KPI's in a dealership is ... effective labor rate, your ELR.","canonicalId":"term:effective-labor-rate","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Effective labor rate (ELR) is a dealership service metric that reflects the average hourly labor revenue actually billed, after discounts, promotions, and mix of work. It’s sensitive to factors outside a service advisor’s control, which is why the hosts debate its usefulness.","simplifiedExplanation":"Effective labor rate is how much money the dealership makes per hour for labor work, on average. It can change based on promotions and the type of repairs, not just the advisor’s effort."}},{"startTime":2946.1,"endTime":2949.2,"type":"term","title":"ELR","url":"/glossary/elr","quote":"effective labor rate, your ELR. Oh, OK. Why don't you like ELR?","canonicalId":"term:elr","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"ELR is the abbreviation for effective labor rate. It’s used in service departments to track how much labor is being billed per hour, and it can be distorted by marketing campaigns and service mix.","simplifiedExplanation":"ELR is short for effective labor rate. It’s basically the average hourly labor charge the dealership ends up collecting."}},{"startTime":2963.7,"endTime":2966.96,"type":"car","title":"Cadillac ELR","url":"/cars/cadillac/elr","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a6/2014_Cadillac_ELR.jpg","quote":"...gressive on services,  that's going to affect the ELR that the advisor has no control over.  Let's focu...","canonicalId":"car:cadillac:elr","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Cadillac ELR is a plug-in hybrid luxury coupe that was designed to combine electric driving with a gasoline engine for longer trips. It’s often discussed in dealership and service contexts because ownership can involve both battery/electric components and traditional service items. The podcast reference to service-related factors affecting the ELR points to how maintenance and advisor-controlled processes can influence the ownership experience.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Cadillac ELR is a luxury car that uses both electricity and gasoline. That means it can have service needs related to the battery/electric system as well as normal engine-related maintenance. The podcast is highlighting that service and related processes can affect how the car is handled at the dealership.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0"}},{"startTime":3043.4,"endTime":3051.6,"type":"brand","title":"Cadillac dealerships","url":"/glossary/cadillac-dealerships","quote":"The automotive retired guy says Cadillac dealerships here in South Florida are almost near a $400 hourly rate. The dock fee in Florida is crazy, too.","canonicalId":"brand:cadillac-dealerships","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cadillac is a luxury brand within General Motors, and “Cadillac dealerships” refers to the retailer network that sells and services Cadillac vehicles. Dealership pricing and fees can vary a lot by region, so mentioning Cadillac dealerships is a clue the discussion is about local fixed costs.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cadillac is a luxury car brand. When someone says “Cadillac dealerships,” they mean the local stores that sell and service Cadillac cars, and they can have different pricing and fees depending on where you are."}},{"startTime":3044.2,"endTime":3051.6,"type":"term","title":"hourly rate","url":"/glossary/hourly-rate","quote":"The automotive retired guy says Cadillac dealerships here in South Florida are almost near a $400 hourly rate. 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