Tag: Fixed Ops

Why Media-Enhanced MPIs Fall Flat Without Process Buy-In

A photo isn’t enough. A video doesn’t guarantee trust. What matters most is how your team delivers the message — and whether your customer actually understands it. It’s easy to assume that adding video or photo to your MPI process will automatically improve customer trust and increase approvals. After all, “show, don’t tell” is a […]

Surcharging Might Seem Like a Solution—But It Could Be Costing You More Than You Think

Why Dealerships Should Rethink Passing Credit Card Fees to Customers It’s tempting: a payment provider promises “no-cost” credit card processing, and it sounds like a no-brainer. But there’s a catch—it’s not free. It’s a surcharge program, and it comes with real risks to your dealership’s bottom line, customer satisfaction, and even your CSI scores. At […]

Payment Processing: How Dealerships Are Saving Thousands of Dollars with PromisePay

When was the last time your dealership reviewed its payment processing setup? If you’re like most service departments, the focus is often on labor hours, technician efficiency, and upselling—not on payment processing fees, even though they can quietly chip away at your bottom line every month. Some dealerships are still paying 3–4X more than they […]

MPIs without Videos & Photos Causing Dealers Major Revenue Losses

Dealerships that haven’t implemented video and photo Multi-Point Inspections (MPIs) are missing out on a critical opportunity to increase revenue, enhance customer trust, and improve service department performance. The difference between dealerships using media-rich MPIs and those relying on traditional methods is becoming increasingly stark, and the financial consequences are clear. Without adopting this technology, […]

Transforming Fixed Ops: The Ultimate Guide to Effortless Online Scheduling

It’s not a secret or a new revelation that today’s world is becoming more digital. The question is, what are we doing to stay ahead and keep our industry relevant? At UpdatePromise, we’re harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize fixed operations (Fixed Ops) in car dealerships. Online scheduling is at the forefront of this […]

UpdatePromise Announces Harmony AI, a 24/7 Virtual Assistant for Dealerships

Chino, CA, January 18, 2024 – UpdatePromise is pleased to announce the launch of Harmony AI, the newest enhancement to its cutting-edge Consumer Experience Management System (CEMS). As a 24/7 virtual assistant, Harmony AI sets a new standard for appointment scheduling, effortlessly generating appointments over the phone, and ensuring that every customer phone call, regardless […]

UpdatePromise Launches Reynolds and Reynolds Open Repair Order Function

UpdatePromise, a leading provider of consumer experience solutions for automotive service announces an Interface Agreement with The Reynolds & Reynolds Company. CHINO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 10, 2024 — UpdatePromise, creator of the Consumer Experience Management System (CEMS) for the automotive service industry, proudly announces a groundbreaking Interface Agreement with The Reynolds and Reynolds Company. […]