Service

    Fixed Ops

    Fixed Operations refers to the service, parts, and body shop departments — the 'fixed' revenue streams that fund the dealership's overhead regardless of vehicle sales volume.

    What it means on the floor

    Most dealerships make the majority of their net profit from fixed ops, even though sales generates the most gross. A strong service drive insulates the store from market downturns, which is why training service writers (Coach Atlas) is as strategically important as training salespeople.

    Related terms

    HPR (Hours Per Repair Order)CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index)

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