Your service drive can become one of the dealership's strongest retention engines when qualifying customer-pay repairs are automatically backed by a Lifetime Parts & Labor Warranty. Fixed Ops Automation generates that warranty on every qualifying repair, with no forms for the advisor, no approval delay, and documentation delivered to the customer digitally.
A warranty conditional on returning to your shop gives customers a structural reason to come back.
A clear, honest reason to choose your service drive over the independent down the street.
Backing qualifying repairs tells the customer the dealership stands behind its work.
A stronger value message supports more customer-pay repair orders over time.
Customers receive warranty documentation digitally, reinforcing the value with every visit.
The process is automated, so advisors deliver good news without extra work.
More retained customers and repeat visits support service-department revenue.
A retention engine in the service drive strengthens the dealership over the long run.
Fixed Ops Automation is process automation for the service drive. It can electronically generate a Lifetime Parts & Labor Limited Warranty on qualifying customer-pay repairs without adding manual work for advisors or technicians. It integrates with your DMS, applies qualification logic automatically, and delivers the warranty to the customer digitally.
Coverage, qualification thresholds, and terms are defined by the Limited Warranty and can vary by program.
“Our dealership is so confident in the repair work our technicians perform that we guarantee qualifying repairs for as long as you own the vehicle.”
It is an honest, powerful message, and it is delivered to qualifying customers automatically. Coverage applies to qualifying repairs subject to the limitations, exclusions, and terms of the Limited Warranty.
It plugs into your DMS. When a qualifying repair is closed, the system generates a warranty automatically, the customer receives a digital warranty document, and the qualifying repair is now backed for as long as they own the vehicle, subject to the Limited Warranty. The advisor does nothing different; the system handles eligibility, premium calculation, and customer delivery.
Every qualifying repair gets a warranty automatically; non-qualifying repairs do not.
No added keystrokes or forms for advisors. The system handles it.
This lives in the service drive, not the finance office.
Advisors simply do their jobs and get to deliver a great message.
Eligibility logic runs in the background on every repair order.
Binary logic removes advisor discretion and reduces friction.
The customer receives documentation digitally, typically within 24 hours.
A consistent, ongoing touchpoint that keeps the dealership top of mind.
A structural reason to return keeps customers loyal to your service drive.
Capture more repair orders, backed by warranty, on work you already perform.
A stronger value story supports the customer-pay repair order.
A genuine "why service here" message sets the store apart.
Premium reserves may feed a participation strategy, depending on setup.
Added warranty volume can create override and bonus opportunities.
Standing behind repairs builds confidence in the dealership.
Covered claims run through your shop, bringing customers back.
The warranty premium is calculated as a percentage of the qualifying repair cost and presented to the customer transparently. Because it is a small amount on a repair they were already paying for, and now comes with lasting protection on qualifying work, it tends to be well received. Dealers decide how to structure reserves and how the program is presented.
Across qualifying repair orders, the program adds retained value over time. Actual results depend on your repair-order volume, qualification mix, and how consistently the value message is delivered.
Service retention has challenged dealership operations for decades. A Lifetime Parts & Labor message can change the dynamic because qualifying coverage is tied to your dealership: covered claims run through your shop. The customer who might have drifted to the independent down the street now has a structural reason to keep coming back, which is what makes this a retention tool, not just a marketing line.
Premium reserves generated by the program may fit into a broader dealer participation strategy, depending on the setup and administrator terms. Like other F&I production, consistent volume and predictable claims behavior are what make a long-term program meaningful. Some programs may support profit participation, reinsurance, Retro, a dealer-owned company, or other structures.
Learn how the models work in the dealer reinsurance guide, compare program structures, weigh options with the comparison tool, and see our approach to transparency.
General educational information only. Not tax, legal, accounting, insurance, or investment advice. Dealers should review program specifics with qualified professionals.
Most of these are habits and process gaps, which is exactly why they can be fixed.
Fixed Ops Automation is process automation for the service drive. It can electronically generate a Lifetime Parts & Labor Limited Warranty on qualifying customer-pay repairs, without adding manual work for advisors or technicians. It integrates with the DMS, applies qualification logic automatically, and delivers the warranty to the customer digitally.
When a qualifying customer-pay repair is completed, the system generates a Parts & Labor Limited Warranty on the covered work and delivers it to the customer digitally. The coverage applies to qualifying repairs for as long as the customer owns the vehicle, subject to the limitations, exclusions, and terms of the Limited Warranty.
Qualifying customer-pay repairs, generally those over a set per-line threshold with eligible repair codes, are included automatically. Maintenance, wear-and-tear items, and other non-qualifying repairs are excluded automatically. The Limited Warranty defines exactly what is covered, and terms can vary by program.
No. The process is automated and runs in the background of the normal repair order workflow. Advisors do not fill out extra forms or wait for approvals. They simply get to deliver good news: the dealership stands behind qualifying repairs.
Digitally. The warranty documentation is generated automatically and sent to the customer, typically within 24 hours, creating a clean record and an ongoing touchpoint with the dealership. Exact delivery depends on the program setup.
Because qualifying coverage is tied to the dealership, customers have a structural reason to return for service rather than drifting to an independent shop. Paired with a clear "why service here" message, that can strengthen retention and repeat visits over time. Results depend on execution, not on the program alone.
It may. Depending on the setup and administrator terms, premium reserves from the program can fit into a profit participation strategy such as Retro, a dealer-owned company, or reinsurance. This is general educational information, not tax, legal, accounting, insurance, or investment advice; dealers should review specifics with qualified professionals.
We help dealers evaluate the program, align it with the DMS and the service-drive process, train advisors on the value message, and connect it to a participation strategy where it fits, with long-term support. The goal is a stronger "why service here" message and a more automated customer-pay warranty process, without adding workload.
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Auto-enrolled coverage tied to qualifying customer-pay repairs.
Branded portal for service history, appointment booking, and renewal notices.
Track service retention, RO count, and parts gross by enrolled vehicle.
Digital claims processing via the OneTime for a Lifetime app for customers and repair facilities.
If your dealership wants a stronger "why service here" message, a more automated customer-pay repair warranty process, and a service drive that supports long-term retention, we will help you evaluate Fixed Ops Automation on your numbers.
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