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The £8bn Tug-of-War: How Franchised Dealers Can Reclaim the Aftersales Advantage

As Halfords ramps up its challenge for the UK’s aftersales market, franchised dealerships must evolve their digital strategy. Discover how AI-driven engagement can protect your workshop utilisation and boost customer loyalty. source https://ae2.io/news/the-8bn-tug-of-war-how-franchised-dealers-can-reclaim-the-aftersales-advantage-mudr73cv

Speed is the New Currency: What the MG HS Success Tells Us About Aftersales Opportunity

As the MG HS dominates the used car market with record-breaking turnaround times, we explore how franchised dealerships can use AI to turn rapid sales into long-term service loyalty. source https://ae2.io/news/speed-is-the-new-currency-what-the-mg-hs-success-tells-us-about-aftersales-oppor-mucbrdex

Why a Data-First Approach is the Future of UK Aftersales

As Automotive Management Live nears, the industry focus has shifted toward data-driven aftersales. Discover how franchised dealerships can turn raw data into increased workshop utilisation and higher CSI scores. source https://ae2.io/news/why-a-data-first-approach-is-the-future-of-uk-aftersales-muawbclq

Turning a Supply Surge into a Service Win: Navigating the Influx of New Hybrid Brands

As EU curbs on Chinese hybrids potentially redirect supply to the UK, franchised dealerships face new challenges in retention and workshop utilisation. Learn how AI-driven aftersales can turn this influx of new vehicles into long-term customer loyalty. source https://ae2.io/news/turning-a-supply-surge-into-a-service-win-navigating-the-influx-of-new-hybrid-br-mu9gvj7s

Navigating the EV Tariff Cliff: Why Aftersales Efficiency is Now a Dealership Necessity

As impending 10% tariffs threaten EV sales margins in 2027, franchised dealerships must pivot their strategy. Discover how AI-driven aftersales efficiency can protect your bottom line against rising vehicle costs. source https://ae2.io/news/navigating-the-ev-tariff-cliff-why-aftersales-efficiency-is-now-a-dealership-nec-mu81fo9c

Maximising Margins Beyond the Forecourt: How Aftersales AI Secures Long-Term Value

While the Mazda CX-5 and Nissan Qashqai are driving strong sales margins, the real challenge for franchised dealerships is retaining these customers. Learn how automotive AI turns a one-off used car sale into a lifetime of aftersales revenue. source https://ae2.io/news/maximising-margins-beyond-the-forecourt-how-aftersales-ai-secures-long-term-valu-mu6lzup5

Beyond the Showroom: Why Aftersales Retention is the New Engine for Dealership Growth

With Group 1 Automotive highlighting aftersales as a primary driver for profitability, we explore how franchised dealerships can use AI to turn routine maintenance into long-term loyalty. source https://ae2.io/news/beyond-the-showroom-why-aftersales-retention-is-the-new-engine-for-dealership-gr-mu56jvsx