Article: J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Non-Dealer Service More Satisfying to Vehicle Owners

Service is Increasingly Critical Issue for Dealers to Retain Profitability

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- J.D. Power and Associates 1997 Service Usage and Retention Study(SM) announced today that vehicle owners are more satisfied with the treatment received and service provided by non- dealer, nationally recognized aftermarket service facilities. Consumers feel they ultimately save both time and money by visiting non-dealers for maintenance and repairs. This is a critical call to action for franchised automotive dealers -- who are experiencing a decline in new car margins -- to look to service in order to maintain their profitability. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!