About GNYADA
Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association has been serving franchised new car dealers in the New York metro area for more than a century.
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Economic Impact
The Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association’s Member Dealers are a powerful economic influence and contribute significantly to the creation of high paying jobs throughout the metropolitan area. There are more than 440 independent new car and truck dealerships in our area with strong, wellestablished ties to their communities, that are vital to the people who live and work there.
Events
Service BDC Manager & Appointment Coordinator Training
Key Information
Presented By:
Mark Rodriguez, Auto Client Care, Inc.
Time:
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
As profit margins tighten and operational costs rise, consistent communication and effective appointment management are essential to retaining customers and driving long-term service profitability. Participants will learn how to build a structured outreach process, improve appointment quality, support advisors, and create stronger links between sales and service. The course focuses on practical techniques that increase show rates, improve upsell opportunities, and enhance the customer experience during every interaction.
| Date: | Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 1:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $175.00 |
| Non-Member Fee: | $225.00 |
Attendees will learn techniques for:
- Scheduling strategic service appointments that serve both the customer and the advisor
- Preparing for upcoming service visits using digital tools (Carfax, vAuto, AAX, and more)
- Building an effective Sales-to-Service and Service-to-Sales handoff
- Asking for and securing upsell opportunities over the phone
About the Instructor: Mark Rodriguez is founder and President of Auto Client Care, Inc., an automotive sales and sales management training organization. With over 20 years of retail and training experience, Mark specializes in training and coaching personnel to deliver world-class customer service.
GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.
Pricing
Member Fee
(After )
FREE
Non-Member Fee
(After )
$175.00
Service BDC Manager & Appointment Coordinator Training
Key Information
Presented By:
Mark Rodriguez, Auto Client Care, Inc.
Time:
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location:
Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357
Details
As profit margins tighten and operational costs rise, consistent communication and effective appointment management are essential to retaining customers and driving long-term service profitability. Participants will learn how to build a structured outreach process, improve appointment quality, support advisors, and create stronger links between sales and service. The course focuses on practical techniques that increase show rates, improve upsell opportunities, and enhance the customer experience during every interaction.
| Date: | Thursday, March 12, 2026 |
| Time: | 10:00am - 1:00pm |
| Location: | Center for Automotive Education & Training 15-30 Petracca Place, Whitestone, NY 11357 |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| GNYADA Member Fee: | $175.00 |
| Non-Member Fee: | $225.00 |
Attendees will learn techniques for:
- Scheduling strategic service appointments that serve both the customer and the advisor
- Preparing for upcoming service visits using digital tools (Carfax, vAuto, AAX, and more)
- Building an effective Sales-to-Service and Service-to-Sales handoff
- Asking for and securing upsell opportunities over the phone
About the Instructor: Mark Rodriguez is founder and President of Auto Client Care, Inc., an automotive sales and sales management training organization. With over 20 years of retail and training experience, Mark specializes in training and coaching personnel to deliver world-class customer service.
GNYADA Seminars, held in person, are developed by qualified dealership experts to meet the highest possible standards and deliver the latest information and effective solutions for your most pressing business needs. Our programs train new and seasoned dealership professionals to improve operations and profitability within each department.
Pricing
Member Fee
(After )
FREE
Non-Member Fee
(After )
$175.00
Car Dealerships Supporting the Local Community
New Car Dealerships in the New York Metro area are not just places to buy or fix cars; they are essential community pillars. In the past year, GNYADA members donated over $19 million, demonstrating their strong commitment to improving lives through philanthropy.
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