How to Build an Annual Dealership Service Training Calendar
A practical annual system for fixed-ops training, protected learning time, coaching, and measurable accountability.
Automotive
How to Build a Service Advisor Skills Matrix That Works
A practical framework for defining competencies, scoring proficiency, diagnosing gaps, and building targeted advisor coaching.
What Miss Rodeo America 2026 Shared at Speck Buick GMC
Olivia Favero discussed rodeo travel, agriculture, 4-H, and her first Tri-Cities visit during a stop at Speck Buick GMC.
How Service Advisors Can Prepare Before Every Appointment
A practical guide to vehicle history, pre-writes, department capacity, customer rapport, and service-drive workflow.
What 114 Years of Speck Motors Says About Local Dealership Trust
Speck Motors history shows how a family dealership can earn trust through four generations, local service, and Central Washington roots.
What Service Managers Should Check Before the Drive Opens
A service manager daily checklist helps fixed ops leaders inspect shop readiness, advisor activity, repair orders, and customer updates.
How Service Advisors Can Write Better Repair Orders
Better repair orders start with structured customer interviews, precise symptoms, technician-ready notes, and stronger advisor habits.
How Much Should Car Repairs Actually Cost?
See what drives car repair costs, from labor rates and parts prices to diagnostics, repair priority, and estimate clarity.
Local Dealership or Carvana: Washington Buyer Guide
Shopping used to mean walking a lot and haggling. Now many Washington buyers weigh local dealers against national, online sellers like Carvana.
Washington Car Purchase Checklist for Smart Buyers in 2026
Walking into an automotive showroom without a concrete plan is a recipe for budget creep and emotional decision-making. Whether you …