FROM THE FIELD

Insights for dealers.

Reporting strategies, KPI frameworks, and operational intelligence for franchise and independent dealers — written by people who've worked the dealership floor.

FIXED OPS

Service Department KPIs: Why Fixed Ops Deserves the Same Visibility as Your Showroom

Fixed operations generates 40–60% of net profit for franchise dealers, yet most dashboards ignore it. The five service KPIs that belong on every GM's morning screen.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 27, 2026 9 min read
REPORTING

How to Consolidate Dealership Reporting Across 12+ Data Sources

Most dealers log into a dozen platforms every morning before they can answer a simple question: how did we do yesterday? Here's how to consolidate without losing granularity.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 18, 2026 8 min read
KPIs

The 15 Dealership KPIs You Should Be Tracking in 2026

Tracking every number is as useless as tracking none. These 15 KPIs give dealers a clear, actionable picture of sales, F&I, and inventory health.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 14, 2026 7 min read
OPERATIONS

Why Dealers Are Drowning in Dashboard Logins

The average dealer touches 10-12 different data sources daily. It's not just annoying — it's costing real money in missed opportunities and wasted time.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 10, 2026 5 min read
BEST PRACTICES

Dealership Reporting Best Practices: What Top Dealers Do Differently

After working with dozens of dealerships — franchise and independent — clear patterns emerge. The dealers who consistently hit numbers share specific reporting habits.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 6, 2026 6 min read
CASE STUDY

How Automotive Avenues Went From 12 Data Sources to One

As New Jersey's largest independent used car dealership, Automotive Avenues was buried in vendor logins. This is the story of how consolidation changed everything.

Jake Perlmutter Feb 2, 2026 4 min read

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