Used Car Manager's Checklist for Setting Recon Budgets Per Vehicle
A used car manager's recon budget per vehicle should reflect the vehicle's acquisition cost, market condition, projected retail price, and gross profit target—t...
The Used Car Manager's Checklist for Deciding What to Wholesale
A used car manager's wholesale decision comes down to three core questions: Can this unit turn gross profit faster on the lot, or does it sell faster at auction...
The Used Car Manager's Checklist for Pricing a Used Unit to Move Within Thirty Days
Your used car manager's 30-day move checklist starts with three non-negotiable steps: (1) run an accurate market comp on your DMS or market-pricing tool to set ...
Detailer's Checklist for Aging Used Inventory Still in Detail
A detailer's checklist for aging used inventory should focus on three core areas: cosmetic restoration that adds real market value, systematic documentation of ...
The Detailer's Checklist for Handling a Wet-Vehicle Delivery Issue
A wet-vehicle delivery issue happens when a car you're about to hand over to a customer shows water spots, interior dampness, or incomplete drying from washing ...
The Detailer's Checklist for Setting Quality Gates Before Front-Line Status
A detailer's quality checklist before front-line status should verify paint clarity, trim condition, interior cleanliness, glass and lights, tire/wheel presenta...
The Detailer's Checklist for Training a New Detailer on Paint Correction
A detailer's checklist for training a new detailer on paint correction should cover surface inspection, machine operation, compound selection, technique mastery...
Detailer's Checklist for Coordinating Detail With Sales Delivery Times
A detailer's checklist for coordinating detail with sales delivery times should track the vehicle's stage in the sales cycle, confirm delivery windows with the ...
Detailer's Checklist for Managing Wash Bay Scheduling During Peak Hours
A detailer's checklist for managing wash bay scheduling during peak hours should include: pre-shift vehicle staging, time-blocking by vehicle type and condition...
The Detailer's Checklist for Pulling a Vehicle From the Line for a Touch-Up
A detailer pulls a vehicle from the line for a touch-up by first stopping the line progression, documenting the vehicle's current status in the DMS, identifying...
Detailer's Checklist for Handling a Trade That Needs Heavy Interior Work
When a trade rolls in with stained seats, odor issues, torn upholstery, or years of accumulated grime, you need a system to tackle it methodically before it hit...
The Detailer's Checklist for Prioritizing the Detail Board When It Is Stacked
When your detail board is stacked, prioritize by delivery date first, then by vehicle complexity, then by current time invested. Start each morning by flagging ...