Automotive Dealer Operations Checklist
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Sales Process & Customer Experience
Ensures consistent sales procedures, excellent customer service, and adherence to sales compliance standards.
Greeting Protocol Adherence
Average Customer Wait Time (Minutes)
Customer Feedback Summary (Recent Interactions)
Salesperson Compliance - Required Disclosures Provided?
Last Customer Satisfaction Survey Completion Date
Test Drive Protocol Followed?
Notes on Customer Experience Challenges (if any)
Inventory Management
Covers inventory control, receiving, allocation, and accurate tracking of vehicle stock.
Vehicle Quantity Received Today
Condition of Received Vehicles
Date of Last Inventory Audit
Number of Vehicles Discrepancy (Audit)
Notes on Inventory Discrepancies (If Any)
Allocation Process Status
Upload Vehicle Receiving Documents
Service Department Operations
Focuses on service appointment scheduling, diagnostics, repairs, and customer communication.
Service Appointment Date
Service Appointment Time
Vehicle Mileage at Service
Customer Complaint Description
Service Type
Performed Services
Labor Hours
Parts Cost
Technician Notes/Observations
Parts Department Management
Includes parts ordering, inventory levels, pricing, and customer service for parts sales.
Current Parts Inventory Count
Vendor Order Status (Pending, Processing, Shipped, Received)
Last Inventory Audit Date
Number of Backordered Parts
Notes on Inventory Discrepancies (if any)
Number of Customer Parts Orders
Condition of Parts Storage Area (Clean, Organized, Needs Improvement)
Upload Parts Inventory Report (if available)
Finance & Insurance (F&I)
Addresses compliance, documentation, and ethical practices in F&I processes.
Compliance Training Completion (F&I Staff)
Number of F&I Audits Performed This Month
Date of Last F&I Process Review
Summary of Key Findings from Last F&I Audit
Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Disclosures Verified?
Sample F&I Contract (for Compliance Review)
Percentage of Customers Offered all Required Disclosures
F&I Manager Signature (Confirmation of Compliance)
Fixed Operations Compliance
Covers service contracts, warranty administration, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Last Service Contract Audit Date
Number of Unresolved Warranty Claims
Compliance Training Completion Status (Service Dept)
Summary of Recent Warranty Claim Reviews & Findings
Copy of Current Service Contract Agreements
Disclosure of GAP Insurance Options to Customers
Next Scheduled Compliance Review (Warranty)
Sales Compliance & Legal
Ensures adherence to advertising regulations, truth-in-lending, and consumer protection laws.
Last Advertising Compliance Review Date
Truth-in-Lending Disclosure Accuracy
Summary of Recent Legal Consultations (if applicable)
Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Copies of Recent Advertising Materials (for review)
Number of Customer Complaints Related to Sales Practices (past quarter)
Description of any Recent Sales Practice Audits (if conducted)
Facilities & Security
Covers building maintenance, safety protocols, and security measures for the dealership.
Last Building Inspection Date
Fire Extinguisher Inspection Frequency (Months)
Security System Status
Number of Security Cameras
Date of Last Safety Drill
Notes on any Facility Concerns
Lighting System Check
Human Resources & Training
Addresses employee onboarding, training programs, and performance management.
Number of New Hires This Month
Last HR Policy Review Date
Current Employee Training Program
Compliance Training Modules Completed (Employee Selection)
Summary of Recent HR Audit Findings
Employee Handbook (Latest Version)
Type of Performance Reviews Conducted
Marketing & Advertising
Reviews marketing campaign effectiveness, brand consistency, and compliance with advertising guidelines.
Website Traffic (Monthly)
Leads Generated (Monthly)
Primary Advertising Channels
Campaign Types Currently Active
Last Advertising ROI Review Date
Summary of Recent Campaign Performance & Adjustments
Example Advertisement Creative (e.g., Image, Video)
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