Gruwell on Hot AZ Car Market, Flagstaff Chevy on Training Next Gen of Auto Techs | Daily Dealer Live
About this episode
The episode features discussions on the hot Arizona car market with insights from Scott Gruel, CEO of Courtesy Automotive, and Mark Harris, owner of Flagstaff Chevrolet. Gruel shares his experiences with OEM relationships and the challenges of competing with Carvana, emphasizing the importance of long-term partnerships. Harris introduces a new automotive technology training program aimed at addressing the technician shortage, highlighting the need for better promotion of automotive careers. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of digital retailing and the impact of EVs in different markets.
Ford F150
"Ford's quality control crisis deepened further this week with two major recalls. First, federal regulators flagged faulty instrument panels in more than 355,000 F-150 and super duty trucks, raising risks that drivers won't see critical safety warnings."
Lincoln Mkx
"...ngs. On top of that, nearly 500,000 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles are being recalled for leaking brake flu..."
Chevrolet Chevy Chevrolet
"Yeah, very good. So Chevy Chevrolet is at the top. So which is good, right?"
Tesla Model
"We talked about that here. We talked about the Tesla model and it is interesting. Like everybody wants like ..."
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