The FLADCO Auto Dealer Blog

Your car dealership profit margin is under more pressure than ever. Between rising vendor costs, staffing challenges, tariffs and shifting consumer behavior, many dealers are feeling what’s commonly referred to as the “profit squeeze.” Margins that once felt stable...

​If the auto dealership trends of the past few years taught the industry anything, it’s that strong sales numbers don’t always translate into customer confidence. Recent industry reporting and economic analysis paint a complex picture for dealerships heading into...

The service department at most dealerships is facing more volatile conditions than in the past when it comes to price and performance pressure. However, most of these cost and performance pressures have little to do with how the dealership operates the service...

Reduce vendor sprawl and boost profit with in-house key cutting and dealership key replacement solutions.

If you follow one dealership rule this year, make it this: standardize what you can, measure what you must and simplify everything else. For dealer principals, efficiency is not optional. It’s the difference between a store that runs smoothly and one that is...

Margins are tight. Costs keep rising. Customers want quick answers. When it comes to protecting profitability, the best wins are those that reduce friction, enhance retention, and keep the work flowing through fixed ops. That’s why moving key cutting services in-house...

Learn the key differences between generic and name brand dealership products, including cost, quality and performance. Make smarter buying decisions with this guide.

What does the new Florida license plate frame law mean for your dealership? We explain how to be compliant and find affordable, fast-shipped replacements.

Discover innovative ways to reduce costs and increase profit margins as a car dealership owner, from vendor consolidation to warranty claim automation.