Most dealers don’t have a warranty problem, they have a reimbursement gap that’s quietly draining Fixed Ops profit.
Warranty Work Shouldn’t Be Your Least Profitable Labor
Every dealership does warranty repairs. The difference is what you get paid for them.
Right now, most OEMs are reimbursing dealers at rates that don’t match today’s reality — not your retail labor rate, not your technician costs, and definitely not your overhead.
That means every warranty RO is a missed opportunity.
Not because your team isn’t performing… but because the factory isn’t paying what they should.
The worst part? Dealers accept it for years because the process feels like a black box: confusing submission rules, unclear state protections, and the constant fear of triggering an audit or rejection.
Warranty Uplift® changes that.
We help dealers raise labor reimbursement and parts mark-up, the right way, backed by data, compliance, and proven manufacturer processes.
No Guessing. Just a Clear Rate Roadmap for Your Dealership
Most dealers don’t pursue warranty rate increases for one reason:
The process feels risky, unclear, and full of manufacturer pushback.
- What documentation matters?
- What’s allowed in your state?
- What triggers rejection?
- What’s the real “high watermark” your store can justify?
That’s where we come in.
Wooden Automotive Consultants has helped dealers maximize reimbursement since 1997.
We provide the analysis, strategy, and expert guidance your dealership needs to submit correctly, confidently, and compliantly without leaving money on the table.
Think of us as your reimbursement playbook built from your own data.
Higher Warranty Rates = Permanent Fixed Ops Profit Lift
When your warranty labor rate increases, it’s not a one-time win.
It impacts every warranty repair moving forward.
That means:
- Stronger labor margins
- Better technician pay sustainability
- Healthier service department profitability
- Less suppression across warranty volume
Most dealers don’t realize how much profit is trapped inside their existing warranty work, simply because the OEM rate hasn’t kept up with retail reality.
With Fixed Ops Intelligence™, we show you what your dealership qualifies for before you commit to anything.
No fluff. No generic benchmarks.
Just dealership-specific reimbursement opportunity, backed by real numbers.