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…
The New Reality: Windshield Damage & Dealership Profit If you run a dealership in 2025, here’s the truth—windshield damage is no longer a minor inconvenience, it’s a major profit opportunity. For years, many dealerships outsourced auto glass work, watching potential revenue walk out the door. With today’s complex vehicles and a rise in road hazards, nearly every accident or service visit involves some form of glass repair or replacement.…
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…
Evaluating the Potential of Doing Auto Glass In-House: What Dealerships Should Consider