*Speed* is the game for many independent dealers— Doug Obenhaus, President of Texas Auto Sales, shares how he’s staying lean and turning volume. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @CopartTV
Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Doug Obenhaus, President Texas Auto Sales, and David Kang, Chief Marketing & Analytics Officer, Copart. This episode of the…
Service drives the majority of dealership profits— But when it slips, the whole brand takes a hit. Christian Crain, VP of Operations at @CrainTeam1, shares how they're rebuilding fixed ops. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @qmerit,…
Car dealers are using Uber for parts... and it’s working. What used to take hours now happens on-demand– Keeping fixed ops moving and customers happy. Cody Hansen, Fixed Ops Director at @fermanautomotivegroup4219, breaks down how they're moving 100+ parts a month. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership…
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Loaners used to be a *pain* car dealers lived with— Now some stores are phasing them out entirely. Matt Gonzalez, Senior Account Executive at @uber_business , explains how rideshare is changing fixed ops. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to…
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Welcome to Industry Spotlight—a focused series hosted by Sam D’Arc, highlighting standout dealerships and innovative companies, and exploring the trends driving success in today’s automotive market. Today, Sam sits down with Cody Hansen, Fixed Operations Director Ferman Automotive, and Matt Gonzalez, Sr. Account Executive, Automotive at Uber. This episode of…
Smart dealers aren’t just watching sales— They’re tracking every *part* of the store in real time. Christian Crain, VP of Operations at @CrainTeam1, breaks down how top operators stay dialed in. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: From niche to necessary—mobile vehicle service is having a breakout moment This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like…
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*Volume* dealers are used to selling under MSRP— But when tariff panic hit, demand spiked and pricing strategies flipped overnight. Christian Crain, VP of Operations at @CrainTeam1, explains the impact. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by @qmerit,…
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Today I’m joined by Christian Crain, VP of Operations at Crain Automotive — a 16-store dealer group based in Arkansas. We dig into a story that’s both unique and all too common in the car business: generational turmoil, how control can fracture a family, what it takes for the next…
Data via CDG partner CDK Global Explore the 2025 Friction Points study: https://www2.cdkglobal.com/l/146251/2025-04-14/3fp9d7 Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here:…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14…
Welcome to The Daily Dealer—your go-to roundup of the top auto industry headlines for the day—keeping you informed and ahead. Today’s top stories: 1. Stellantis Q1 shipments fell 9%—but signs of a rebound might be brewing… https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/stellantis-q1-shipments-fell-9-but-signs-of-a-rebound-might-be-brewing-2025-04-14 2. Kia to launch EV pickup in U.S., targets 90K annual sales https://news.dealershipguy.com/p/kia-to-launch-ev-pickup-in-u-s-targets-90k-annual-sales-2025-04-14…
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Welcome to The Breakdown—your go-to source for deep dives into the trends, strategies and shifts shaping automotive retail. Today’s Big Story: This episode is brought to you by: Mia – Meet Mia: Your 24/7 AI receptionist who speaks like a human, not a robot. No more "press 1" - just…
Tariffs just flipped the market— Some tariffs are paused but uncertainty is still lingering... And dealers are shifting strategy fast. Frank Zombo, VP of Sales at @autohaulerexchange, explains how record shipments show who's playing offense. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite…
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Welcome to The Weekly—your go-to roundup of the top five auto industry headlines. This week's top stories: 1. BMW is setting the record straight after a top White House trade advisor took aim at its U.S. operations. 2. Ford CEO Jim Farley is out promoting the company’s new campaign, “From…
The used car market is heating up— And dealers are back in day-trader mode. Tom Bear, Head of Used Vehicle Operations at @CableDahmerAutomotiveGroup, shares his 3-part playbook for winning the buy. ➤ Stream the latest episode of the Car Dealership Guy Podcast now on your favorite platform—brought to you by…
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