Welcome to the Phoenix Area Support Site. This area will be dedicated to providing quick access to various materials, reports, documents and other resources to the Phoenix Area Nissan Dealers. If you have any questions or comments, please email me at mark.harris@nissan-usa.com

Mark Harris - LPM

SIR Vol. 148 - Improving F1 Scores

This SIR release takes a look at the ways in which you and your service department can improve your F1 scores by fixing your customers' problems right - the first time. It examines the vehicle repair process and your customers' expectations, and the various resources you can call on to help you in your repair work. Then it focuses on the importance of respect for your customers and their vehicles, and highlights the extensive opportunities provided by Nissan for training to advance your technical knowledge and skills.

visit www.nnanet.com and click on "Virtual Academy" to take the quick course.

The Quarterly NNA Supplied Service Opportunity (SOP) Prospect List (SOP List – November 2008) is currently being updated. The next SOP List (SOP List – February 2009) will be posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009.

Visit http://nnanet.com and click on "Customizable Marketing Materials" to download this new leads list.

Nissan is offering the required Service Manager Workshop and the Service Advisor Workshop in Phoenix. These classes will be held at the end of January, 2009. (See the figures below for the details).

Service Manager Workshop



Service Advisor Workshop


Visit Virtual Academy to enroll as soon as possible to guarantee your seat.

Here is a link and the actual article regarding getting the first service appointment by Jeff Sacks--an auto industry speaker, consultant and trainer with NCM Associates, Inc. and is actively involved with its GM and GSM boot camps. This article is taken from the October issue of Dealer Magazine.

The link to the article is; http://www.dealer-magazine.com/index.asp?article=2105

He does a good job of putting a fine point on this issue. Please take a moment and read through the article and pass the wisdom along, but more than that—please implement and execute processes to accomplish this all important part of our business.

At times it is necessary to document customer interactions in the customer assistance system. This is an easy thing to do, just follow the instructions given in the image below.

Click on the image below to view instructions...