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.
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"Customer engagement has become a high-stike race where a nine-minute whole time in the service drive is enough to drive your clients straight to the independent repair shop down the street."
"Driving Past You!" The Hidden Reason Your Best Customers Defect to Jiffy Lube | Industry Spotlight 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
"Because by definition, then you're not out there talking to customers, you're not leading your teams, you're not on the service drive at 7.30 in the morning, [370.1s] you're not in the sales..."
Episode 249: Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain Cars & Culture with Jason Stein
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Episode 249: Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain
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