Walk onto any new car lot and you’ll find a meticulously designed vehicle, complete with a thick, comprehensive owner’s manual. This guide, often hundreds of pages long, details everything from how to change a tire to the intricacies of the infotainment system. It’s a testament to the complexity of modern cars and the industry’s commitment […]
KNOXVILLE — April 27, 2026— Total Customer Connect and Dealerlogix, driven by Vehlo, are providing their fixed operations software and communications platforms to Ford dealerships nationwide as part of a select group of Preferred Partners. The partnership focuses on Ford’s commitment to Video Multi-Point Inspections. Both Total Customer Connect and Dealerlogix will give dealerships an […]
NADA 2026 in Las Vegas was a great opportunity for the Dealerlogix team to connect with both long-time partners and new faces across the automotive industry. The pace of the show was nonstop, and the conversations were even better. From talking through real fixed ops challenges to sharing what’s next for dealership efficiency, every interaction […]
For years, the service lane has been relegated to the back of the dealership. The sales department was often regarded as the glamorous department, characterized by quick deals, high commissions, and flashy, low-mileage vehicles. But, given the economic climate of tariffs on new cars, supply chain disruptions over the years, low inventory of used cars, […]
Knoxville, June 9, 2025 – Dealerlogix, a leading all-in-one fixed operations software suite for automotive dealership service departments, today announced its approval as a certified provider in Volkswagen’s eConnect Program. Dealerlogix is driven by Vehlo, which also owns TEXT2DRIVE, Rapid Recon, Service Lane eAdvisor, and Velocity Automotive in their Dealership Software Division. An all-in-one solution […]
It’s about to become really interesting in the used vehicle market. Between the limited supply of three to five-year-old cars due to the COVID shutdowns from the early 2020s, and the coming tariffs, which will drive up new vehicle costs and send people looking for deals on used ones, there is a coming wave of consumers looking for […]
It’s not just you. Things have gotten harder in the automotive industry. With high interest rates making floor planning more expensive and damping customer loans, the on-again/off-again threat of tariffs, and vehicle prices at highs that are pricing some consumers out, it’s not an easy time to be in our industry. Times like this make […]
It’s not just you. Everything is getting more expensive. Between the rising cost of inflation, high interest rates squeezing consumers and floorplanning, and the on-again/off-again tariffs, everything is pricier. The Consumer Price Index has risen 21.7% since February 2020, with transportation rising by over 34%. Times like these try men’s souls. Ok, maybe it’s not that dramatic, but all of the […]
With technician shortages and fully booked service schedules, anything that can make a dealership’s service department run more smoothly is becoming a necessity. Customer satisfaction is directly related to dealership efficiency, so busy service departments are in need of a one-stop solution to streamline processes and build customer trust. BMW of El Cajon in El […]
How To Engage Technicians with Technology We hear it all the time from dealers. They have difficulty keeping techs and advisers in their service lane from leaving their jobs. There are many reasons, including pay and benefits, but a recurring one is that the employees are frustrated with the technology they use in the dealership. […]