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Your Warranty Rate Was Approved…Don’t Wait 12 Months to Address Your Effective Labor Rate
Download this article in a pdf document - Getting a warranty labor rate increase approved feels like a win. The manufacturer signed off, the new rate is loaded into the DMS, and the service department is now billing warranty repair orders at a higher number than it was a month ago. For most dealers, that's…
The New Service Retention Paradox: Record Revenue, Shrinking Market Share
Download this article in a pdf document - Dealership fixed operations has never been more profitable on paper. Customer-pay labor rates continue to climb, vehicle technology has increased repair complexity, and the average repair order has reached historic highs on inflationary pricing and longer repair times. Industry reports continue to show record service and parts…
The First 60 Days: Why Every Dealership Acquisition Should Begin with a Retail Warranty Reimbursement Review
Download this article in a pdf document - When organizations evaluate a dealership acquisition, the due diligence checklist is extensive. Buyers scrutinize financial statements, manufacturer financial composites, customer retention metrics, inventory, real estate, employee contracts, litigation exposure, environmental issues, facility image requirements, and blue sky value. Every line item is examined for hidden risk or…
OEMs Turn to AI in Vehicle Manufacturing: Why Retail Warranty Reimbursement Has Never Been More Important
Download this article in a pdf document - For decades, vehicle warranty work has been viewed as an unavoidable cost of doing business. Manufacturers designed and built vehicles, dealerships repaired them, and warranty reimbursement served as the financial bridge between the two. But that equation is changing. According to a recent analysis by McKinsey &…
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Armatus Dealer Uplift Starts 2026 on a High Note with New Endorsement from RIADA
January 20, 2026, Hunt Valley, MD — Armatus Dealer Uplift, the automotive industry’s leader in retail warranty reimbursement, is pleased to announce that the Rhode Island Automobile Dealers Association (RIADA) has endorsed Armatus as its exclusive provider for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services. This is Armatus’ 28th state dealer association endorsement. “We are proud to be endorsed…
Armatus Dealer Uplift Announces Endorsement by NJ CAR
December 1, 2025, Hunt Valley, MD — Armatus Dealer Uplift, the automotive industry’s leader in retail warranty reimbursement, is pleased to announce that the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers (NJ CAR) has chosen Armatus as an endorsed provider for retail warranty reimbursement services. This marks Armatus’ 27th state-dealer-association endorsement. “Armatus’ methodology consistently delivers maximum reimbursement,”…
Armatus Dealer Uplift Gains Momentum with New Endorsement from DATDA
November 21, 2025, Hunt Valley, MD — Armatus Dealer Uplift, the automotive industry’s leader in Retail Warranty Reimbursement, is pleased to announce that the Delaware Automobile and Truck Dealers Association (DATDA) has endorsed Armatus as its provider for Retail Warranty Reimbursement services. This marks Armatus’ 27th state dealer association endorsement. “Armatus has a great history with…
Armatus Dealer Uplift Issues Playbook on Retail Warranty Reimbursement for Auto Dealers in South Dakota
September 3, 2025, Hunt Valley, MD — Armatus Dealer Uplift, the automotive industry’s leader in retail warranty reimbursement, released its Dealer's Playbook - Winning BIG on Retail Warranty Reimbursement to automotive dealerships in South Dakota. The Playbook provides an in-depth look at the essential factors to consider when selecting a vendor, offering actionable insights to help…