fixed operations
Fixed operations are the parts of a dealership that fix cars and sell replacement parts. They usually bring in more money than selling new cars.
Fixed operations encompass all service, parts, and repair activities within a dealership. They are often the most profitable segment but can be overlooked during sales downturns.
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""...most of my career, uh, has been in the retail automotive space, you know, running fixed operations, you know, partner, you service departments and retail dealerships...""
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"...A lot of people think it was in PR and marketing because that's what I do now, but it was actually in fixed operations, like I was part of allocating the vehicles to the dealerships..."
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"I've been in the business a long time and we all know that fixed operations always known as the heart of the department... They're like, Hey, do you know why fixed ops is called fixed ops? ......"
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