AutoMobile Technologies, Inc. (AMT), a Repairify Company, announced that they have partnered with PartsTech to offer another best-in-class automotive parts and tire cataloging and procurement experience for users of AMT’s Repair360 reconditioning management system.

Read more about this here.

Reconditioning operations can be complex, but the challenges they face are pretty common. Repair360 is built to solve those challenges. In this article, we look at what these are, and how the software helps operations to overcome and power through to increased throughput and profitability.

- Used vehicle pricing is declining from its record levels

- Focus to maximize margin contributions

- Everyone in the operation contributes

- Measure, support, and recognize contributors

- Reconditioning can be the biggest profit lever

It’s been a roller coaster ride for the past many months, and although it looks like we’re at the top of the pricing hill, we can’t quite see what the drop looks like on the other side yet. That’s thrilling for some, scary for others, but it’s everyone’s cue to hold on and prepare yourself for whatever lies ahead.

What is always important, and now more than ever, is knowing and growing the areas of your organization that contribute to your margins. Those may not always be the most familiar. Everyone in the organization contributes to your success. Make sure they feel supported and recognized.

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Everybody is plugged in to the same platform, so all stakeholders know what they need to do their parts. It's a game-changer for used car reconditioning. Read all about it.

A single system for managing all components and contributors to automotive reconditioning surpasses the capabilities of other offerings by integrating every facet of reconditioning into a single digital platform.

PARKLAND, Fla., December 2, 2020 (Newswire.com) - AutoMobile Technologies announces the release of their newest automotive reconditioning software product. Repair360™ enables dealerships, auctions, recon companies, rental car companies, and any organization bringing multiple vehicles through reconditioning to manage and control every aspect of their operation.

"We've found many operations are using multiple systems to facilitate reconditioning - different systems for workflows, parts management, vendor management, timekeeping, work approvals, service requests, and more," said Eric Meahan, EVP Operations at AMT, "This kind of setup can be exhausting as managers have to 'swivel-chair' from one system to another just to complete the process for each vehicle. Repair360 puts it all in one software system accessible to all stakeholders, so teams and departments have access to real-time status for every vehicle from acquisition to frontline-ready."

Repair360 manages all facets of reconditioning, including:

• Workflow Management
• Repair Planning
• Repair Execution
• Parts Ordering and Inventory Management
• Team Collaboration
• Vendor and Employee Management
• Service Requests and Scheduling
• Accounting, Billing, and Expense Tracking
• Reporting and Analytics

​Repair360 is currently in use by 400 clients in North America, with an additional 200 scheduled to go live in the coming months. For more information or to arrange a demonstration, visit repair360.com or amt.company/repair360.

Over 40 Million reasons to be in the used car business, and even now could be the time to start. Read the tips...

If you can clearly explain how change is beneficial, you'll inspire your team to make it happen.  Here are some ideas on embracing the changes...

When it comes to reconditioning, does your team nail it? Here are 4 areas where your attention makes a difference.

1. Vehicle Quality

2. Parts Choices

3. Include the Team

4. Speed and Accuracy

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Time is of the essence when turning cars through recon. Don't let your process cost you.

A recent article published on the AMT website discusses ways to speed up vehicle sales with a focus on reconditioning practices. The five "tips" are noted below, but the full article (linked below) is worth a quick read for anyone looking to shave days off their turn times.

1) Post descriptions, photos, videos, and prices ASAP

2) Have A Reconditioning Team Ready 

3) Buy Better Cars 

4) Give Proof 

5) Automatic Approval 

Read the full article on the AMT site.

Research shows what you already know: engaged employees are more productive, more loyal, and more profitable.

The folks at TINYPulse performed an in-depth study of employee engagement in 2019, and here are some of the top-line takeaways:

Employee loyalty is decreasing - 43% of workers would be willing to leave their companies for a 10% salary increase

Leadership teams lack self-awareness - While 39% of managers strongly agree that management within their organization is transparent, only 22% of employees feel the same way. `

Workers need better direction - Less than half of employees feel that their promotion and career path is clear to them.

Employees aren’t getting the recognition they deserve - Only a third of workers received recognition the last time they went the extra mile at work.

Employees care deeply about their coworkers - 91% of people rate their coworkers positively, and yet just 9% of people think their average coworker is very happy. `

Most cultures are decidedly mediocre - Less than one-third of people believe they have a strong culture. `

The #1 factor that predicts performance is the level of support provided by managers. 

Here are some ways to promote engagement in your organization.