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Retention Roadmap: Secrets to Service Success with Don Andres

Written by Bill Springer | Oct 6, 2026, 8:04:10 PM

Episode 02 — Featuring Guest Don Andres

There’s a delicate balance required of every service advisor. They must be able to tell customers what their vehicle needs without overwhelming them into inaction. So how do you find that sweet spot? And what can service advisors and general managers do to better support their service team?

In this episode of Retention Roadmap, Don Andres, president of Auto SCT Consulting and Training and author of "Why Auto Service Departments Fail to Grow," shares his extensive experience in leading large service departments. We delve into the primary reasons why auto service departments struggle to achieve consistent growth, the importance of proactivity, and how the quality of an MPI directly impacts customer retention and service department profitability.

Tune in for more on:

  • Don's new book, "Why Auto Service Departments Fail to Grow"
  • The real reasons why service departments fail to grow and simple techniques for consistent growth
  • Proactivity in service departments
  • Planning and ownership of appointments by service advisors

Resources

DriveSure Service Retention Audit Checklist
Connect with Don on LinkedIn
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Website: autosctconsulting.com­­­
Purchase Don’s Book: Why Auto Service Departments Fail to Grow