How ODS Decreases Dealership Recon Time
Posted Date: 2/21/25
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What is Auto Reconditioning?
Auto reconditioning or “recon” refers to the process of inspecting, repairing, and detailing a vehicle that has been purchased or taken in on trade by a dealership to make it retail-ready.
Why is it Important to Pay Attention to Recon Times?
Reconditioning time has a direct impact on dealership profitability. The moment a vehicle is purchased or traded in, the clock starts ticking. Profit margins shrink the longer a car sits in reconditioning, and dealers only realize gains once a vehicle is sold and funded.
Nationwide, on average, dealerships take 7-10 days to fully get a car ready for sale, with 5 days typically dedicated to detailing and reconditioning. At ODS, we reduce that timeline significantly, achieving an industry-leading average of just 1 day (24 hours).
Every ODS reconditioned vehicle goes through multiple layers of quality control, including checks by ODS recon and detail specialists, an ODS Detail Department Manager, an ODS Area Manager, and an ODS Area Director. This meticulous oversight ensures that vehicles are reconditioned efficiently without sacrificing quality.
How ODS' Proprietary SERV Software Enhances Efficiency
Beyond reducing recon times, dealerships partnering with ODS gain access to our proprietary SERV™ Software. This advanced system keeps dealerships informed about their vehicle status during the detail and reconditioning process.
Ultimately, DMS integrated SERV™ software enhances workflow efficiency, streamlines task tracking, and helps measure actual speed to market, an invaluable tool for any dealership that cares about profitability.
Improve Recon and Partner with ODS
At ODS, we understand that every day counts in dealership operations. Our streamlined recon and detail process helps dealers move inventory faster, improve cash flow, and maximize profits—all while ensuring vehicles are in top-tier condition when they hit the lot.
No matter the size or location of your dealership, ODS can help you optimize your make-ready department. Take advantage of a free labor analysis to estimate your potential savings and see firsthand how ODS can transform your reconditioning process.
To learn more about ODS, our services, and who we are, click these provided links.
Auto reconditioning or “recon” refers to the process of inspecting, repairing, and detailing a vehicle that has been purchased or taken in on trade by a dealership to make it retail-ready.
This process is crucial to ensuring that vehicles meet quality standards and are visually appealing to buyers. The faster and more efficiently a dealership can recondition a car, the sooner it can be placed on the lot and sold, maximizing profitability on a depreciating asset.
What Does Vehicle Reconditioning Include?
After a dealership diagnoses and repairs any mechanical issues with a vehicle, it is then sent to our ODS team of reconditioning specialists and car detail technicians who are stationed at our client's dealership. Here, our recon team performs a variety of essential services, including:
Reconditioning Services:
Detailing Services:
What Does Vehicle Reconditioning Include?
After a dealership diagnoses and repairs any mechanical issues with a vehicle, it is then sent to our ODS team of reconditioning specialists and car detail technicians who are stationed at our client's dealership. Here, our recon team performs a variety of essential services, including:
Reconditioning Services:
- Dent Repair and Removal
- Window Tinting Services
- Windshield Repair
- Headlight Restoration
- Wheel Restoration
Detailing Services:
Why is it Important to Pay Attention to Recon Times?
Reconditioning time has a direct impact on dealership profitability. The moment a vehicle is purchased or traded in, the clock starts ticking. Profit margins shrink the longer a car sits in reconditioning, and dealers only realize gains once a vehicle is sold and funded.
Nationwide, on average, dealerships take 7-10 days to fully get a car ready for sale, with 5 days typically dedicated to detailing and reconditioning. At ODS, we reduce that timeline significantly, achieving an industry-leading average of just 1 day (24 hours).
Every ODS reconditioned vehicle goes through multiple layers of quality control, including checks by ODS recon and detail specialists, an ODS Detail Department Manager, an ODS Area Manager, and an ODS Area Director. This meticulous oversight ensures that vehicles are reconditioned efficiently without sacrificing quality.
How ODS' Proprietary SERV Software Enhances Efficiency
Beyond reducing recon times, dealerships partnering with ODS gain access to our proprietary SERV™ Software. This advanced system keeps dealerships informed about their vehicle status during the detail and reconditioning process.
Ultimately, DMS integrated SERV™ software enhances workflow efficiency, streamlines task tracking, and helps measure actual speed to market, an invaluable tool for any dealership that cares about profitability.
Improve Recon and Partner with ODS
At ODS, we understand that every day counts in dealership operations. Our streamlined recon and detail process helps dealers move inventory faster, improve cash flow, and maximize profits—all while ensuring vehicles are in top-tier condition when they hit the lot.
No matter the size or location of your dealership, ODS can help you optimize your make-ready department. Take advantage of a free labor analysis to estimate your potential savings and see firsthand how ODS can transform your reconditioning process.
To learn more about ODS, our services, and who we are, click these provided links.