Why More Dealerships Are Bringing Auto Glass and ADAS Calibration In-House. Auto glass work is already coming through your service drive. The question is simple. Are you keeping the revenue? Many dealerships still send glass replacement and ADAS calibration to sublet vendors. It feels easy. It feels safe. But it often means giving up parts margin and labor revenue.Today, more stores are changing that.They are bringing glass and calibration…
When most dealership leaders think about fixed operations, their minds go straight to service lanes and parts counters. But hidden in plain sight is a revenue goldmine many dealerships are underutilizing: the collision center. Collision repair has always been a cornerstone of dealership profitability, but with rising costs, evolving insurance demands, and growing consumer expectations, shops are being forced to rethink how they maximize revenue per repair order. And…
Is your next certified auto glass technician already working in your service bay? Many dealerships overlook the talent already on their team. In this blog, we show Fixed Ops Managers how to identify underutilized service techs, train them through reputable programs like Auto Glass Academy, and use GMS Point of Sale software to launch a profitable in-house auto glass operation—all without hiring externally.
Evaluating the Potential of Doing Auto Glass In-House: What Dealerships Should Consider