service drive
A service drive is where a dealership fixes cars for customers. The cars that get serviced can later be sold as used cars if they’re in good shape.
A service drive is a section of a dealership where customers bring their vehicles for maintenance and repairs. It often serves as a source of used car inventory when parts are replaced or vehicles are serviced.
Hear It Discussed
"...but like you said, you're sitting in the service drive. They just gave you an $1,800 bill..."
Burning Wheels May Not Always Happen For Reason You Think. Also, Talking With Customers in Your Business. Episode #957 Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast
"standardizing the process of a customer coming through the service drive and getting the exact same experience"
Spradlin on Used Car Acquisition, Murphy on 5-Day Frontline | Daily Dealer Live Car Dealership Guy Podcast
"Yeah, I mean, no service drive without a service advisor. If you don't have service advisors, you'll be out of business in a couple of days. So yes, it is an absolutely crucial role for every store."
April 17, 2026 | Stellantis' Brampton plant pitch rejected; RockEd CEO Matthias Stoever Automotive News Daily Drive
Episodes Mentioning "service drive"
Spradlin on Used Car Acquisition, Murphy on 5-Day Frontline | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
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Car Dealership Guy Podcast
Burning Wheels May Not Always Happen For Reason You Think. Also, Talking With Customers in Your Business. Episode #957
Pints and Polishing Auto Detailing Podcast
AI, Brokers, Job Cuts & Virtual F&I: The New Auto Retail Reality
Automotive Informants
"Driving Past You!" The Hidden Reason Your Best Customers Defect to Jiffy Lube | Industry Spotlight
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
"Stop Guessing on Used Cars" – How Data is Killing the "Art" of the Appraisal | Industry Spotlight
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
“You're Losing Millions!” The $12,000/mo Transportation Leak Almost Every Dealer Ignores | Industry Spotlight
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
Fixed Ops Friday w/ Jason Graciano, Michael Ross | Daily Dealer Live
Car Dealership Guy Podcast
Episode 249: Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain
Cars & Culture with Jason Stein
April 17, 2026 | Stellantis' Brampton plant pitch rejected; RockEd CEO Matthias Stoever
Automotive News Daily Drive
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