An automotive dealership facility audit is a detailed inspection of the dealership’s building, grounds, and customer areas. It checks if they meet OEM brand standards, safety codes, and franchise rules. It differs from a financial audit or an operational review....
Every major OEM has its own compliance framework to maintain brand standards and operational quality. BMW has Retail. Next, Honda has GDSI, and Mercedes-Benz runs its Signature Program. This article compares Toyota Kodawari to dealership management and OEM audit...
Honda Clinic is Honda’s structured audit program. It checks dealership services to keep quality consistent across its global network. For dealerships in the GCC, customer expectations are high and competition is fierce. Doing well in a Honda Clinic audit is not...
The market and management for a dealer network have transformed. OEMs operating on spreadsheets or annual audits are simply not just ineffective; they are outdated. This needs to change in 2026. Automotive OEMs have long struggled to deliver consistency across large...
Automotive dealership networks invest significant time and resources into audits across sales, service, and parts operations. These audits are designed to uncover inefficiencies and ensure compliance. Yet, despite regular evaluations, many dealerships continue to face...
