Dealership Management
Why OEMs Abandoned Small Work Vans—and How Smart Dealerships Can Win the Customers They Left Behind
OEMs abandoned small work vans like the Transit Connect due to margin and regulatory pressure—but customers remain. This post explains why OEMs exited the segment and how forward-thinking dealerships can retain small van customers through smarter vehicle replacements, telematics, and lifecycle-driven commercial strategy.
OEM Commercial / Fleet / Government Programs: The Pros, the Cons, and How Smart Dealerships Use Them to Win
OEM commercial fleet programs promise volume and stability—but production cuts and complexity create risk. This guide breaks down the pros and cons of each OEM program and shows how disciplined dealerships use them to become the trusted partner for Commercial, Fleet, and Government customers.
The Greatest Threat to Your Commercial Department (And How to Fix It Before It’s Too Late)
If you want to understand the greatest threat to your commercial department, you don’t have to look at your competition. You don’t have to look at the market, inventory levels, or incentives. The most significant danger is often sitting in your own building — quietly running a one-man Commercial Department that has been operating the same way for […]
