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5 Easy Ways to Generate More Online Leads in Vehicle Sales
While your online inventory may be raking in leads for your retail business, can the same be said about your online commercial inventory? The generation of leads is crucial for the survival of many businesses, including auto dealerships. Keep reading to learn more about lead generation and easy ways to optimize your online inventory to…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Old Trucks and New Bodies
Old chassis, new body upfit: Knapheide 6108D54H60 9′ steel utility body on 2005 Ford F550 4×4 crew cab (existing body removed before arrival at Levan, a Knapheide distributor) Gone are the days of ample chassis inventory. And, with lead times continuing to lag, you may have started toying with the idea of upfitting your old…
Read MoreCommercial Vehicle Buyer Types and How to Master Selling Them
While seasoned veterans of commercial vehicle sales may be able to easily identify the four types of commercial customers and their needs, as a new salesperson, you may find the task more difficult. We get it. When you’re just starting out, as with any other job, there’s tons to learn, especially if you’re new to…
Read MoreKnapheide Announces Hard at Work Photo Contest Winners
The Knapheide Manufacturing Company is proud to announce the three winners of its Hard at Work Photo Contest, which concluded in late July. The winning photos were selected from a pool of more than 100 submissions from across the nation and depict Knapheide truck and van bodies on job sites. “We were thrilled to have…
Read MoreWhen To Buy Snow and Ice Equipment For Your Vehicle
This summer’s heat has been sweltering in parts of the United States, which should come as no surprise since the Earth literally experienced its hottest day ever recorded earlier this July. With that said, if what’s to come this winter isn’t exactly what’s at the forefront of your mind, it’s totally understandable. But, while it…
Read MoreBringing History to Life: The Model TT Wagon Truck
Play Video Automobiles revolutionized transportation and, as a result, left wagon-making companies with two options to move forward: adapt or fail. Many wagon makers fell short and had to close their doors, but those at Knapheide fought to keep the company going, refusing to accept defeat easily. So, Knapheide pivoted and, by 1910, had begun…
Read MoreWhen to Stock Every Type of Commercial Vehicle
ARE YOU STOCKING THE RIGHT UPFITS ON YOUR LOT THIS SEASON? For many, it’s difficult to know what products to stock on their lot and when; it’s even a complicated question for experienced commercial vehicle salespeople to answer. To help, we’ve put together a seasonal inventory calendar. But, keep in mind, this calendar is a…
Read More3 Customer Service Tactics for Increasing Sales
How many companies are there in your industry? Ten? One thousand? More? What sets you apart from the crowd? Take a minute to think about it. Do you have the lowest prices? Are you the best at what you do? Or, is it just that you’re the only one around? Regardless of your answer, unless…
Read MoreHow To Book More Commercial Vehicle Service Appointments
Four Service Tips for Commercial Truck Dealers Your commercial customers rely on their work vehicles for more than just transportation; they’re often an important tool in helping them get their job done. When a work truck is down, it impacts their livelihood or the revenue of their company. Whether your customer is part of a…
Read MoreThe Work Truck Spring Preventative Maintenance Checklist
What is Preventative Maintenance? Preventative maintenance is the act of maintaining a system to ward off future issues. Essentially, you’re trying to stop problems from happening. In terms of vehicles, “preventative maintenance ensures the equipment on your unit is ready to work,” Craig Baker, Knapheide Field Service Engineer, said. “It will help ensure your product…
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