If you have ever run an audit across a dealer network and found the same issues appearing again the following quarter, you are not alone. Repeat audit failures are one of the most common and costly problems OEMs face today. Action plans are raised, owners are...
A dealer development audit helps OEMs understand how well each dealership in their network is performing. It is not simply a compliance check, it is a practical evaluation that looks at what is really happening on the ground. Every dealer network is different. Teams...
A Kia dealership audit is not just a routine visit. It affects your CSI scores, your network rankings, and your eligibility for dealer incentive programmes. Yet most dealerships only start paying attention to Kia dealer audit standards in the weeks before an auditor...
NIADA 2026, taking place June 21–24, 2026, at Colorado, points to four major shifts in dealer audit trends. The event’s education agenda suggests that dealerships will increasingly treat compliance as a year-round activity, place greater emphasis on...
Every department in your dealership has its own manager, its own targets, and its own rhythm. Sales hits its monthly numbers. Service hits its labour hours target. Parts keeps its inventory moving. On paper, each function looks healthy. But when you look at the total...
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....
