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Cracking the Op Code: It’s Time to Get it Right
Download this article in a pdf document - For most dealership fixed-operations leaders, the phrase “op code cleanup” probably produces about as much excitement as a quarterly DMS training session. Everyone knows there are too many of them. Everyone knows some are outdated. Everyone knows advisors, technicians and managers sometimes use the wrong ones.…
Winning Back Vehicle Owners: The Service Experience Is the Product
Download this article in a pdf document - For about a century, franchised dealerships enjoyed a built-in advantage in service. They sold the vehicle, knew its history, employed factory-trained technicians, used only factory parts, and had direct access to the manufacturer. For many vehicle owners, returning to the dealership for service was simply what you…
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…
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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…