--- title: "Rethinking the Fixed Ops Checkout: Capture More Profit on Every Repair Order" description: Discover how integrated payments can enhance dealership efficiency, improve customer experience, and reduce costs in fixed operations. Transform your payment processes today. image: https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/fixed-ops-payment-strategies.png --- [tel:1-800-601-0230](tel:1-800-601-0230) 800-601-0230 - Features - Solutions - Developers - [Pricing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/pricing.html) - Resources [See a Demo](https://www2.payjunction.com/tour-payjunction) Features - EXPLORE PRODUCTS [No-code Payments Integration®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/no-code-payments-integration.html) [ZeroTouch Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-terminal.html) [Portable Terminal](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/portable-credit-card-reader-terminal.html) - ACCEPT PAYMENTS [Invoices](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/electronic-invoices.html) [ACH Electronic Checks](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ach-payments.html) [SmartSurcharge®](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) [Cards on File](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/store-credit-card-info.html) [Rapid Refunds](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/credit-card-refund.html) [Recurring Billing](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/recurring-payments.html) [Ecommerce](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/ecommerce-merchant-services.html) [Mobile App](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/payjunction/id1324839420?ls=1&mt=8) - EXPLORE CAPABILITIES [Overview](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/payment-processing-solutions.html) [Integration Marketplace](https://integrations.payjunction.com/) [Remote Signature](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/signature-capture.html) [Multi-Location](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/enterprise-payments.html) [Sales Reports](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/sales-reports.html) [Search and Export](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/transaction-history-search.html) [Customization](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/custom-payment-software.html) Solutions - [Veterinary Streamline payment workflows and get paid faster with up-front deposits and payment schedules for high-cost procedures. 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Yet many fixed ops leaders are still leaving money on the table as modern payment technology is evolving faster than traditional dealership workflows stuck in out-dated technology. The dealerships gaining an advantage have [changed the way they think about payments](https://blog.payjunction.com/andean-chevrolet-reduce-fees-and-surcharging-case-study). They're no longer treating checkout as simply the final step of the service process. They're treating it as an operational and financial lever that improves advisor productivity, streamlines reconciliation, enhances the customer experience, and reduces payment acceptance costs. The best part? Integrated payments enable dealers to connect tools seamlessly to existing dealer management software (DMS) workflows, enabling upgrades in less than a day with minimal staff re-training. ## Complete a Surcharge Savings Analysis, Get $250 On Us\* Auto dealerships that complete an an analysis will receive a **$250 Visa® Gift Card** or can choose to have PayJunction make a $250 charitable donation on your behalf. *\*Rules apply* [GET DEMO NOW](https://www2.payjunction.com/auto-surcharge-analysis-promo) ## Payments Are One of the Few Expenses You Can Control Unlike many dealership expenses that are difficult to influence, payment processing offers an opportunity to improve both operational efficiency and profitability at the same time. Many dealers don’t know that possibilities exist to reduce payment costs because they assume they're tied to the payment solution bundled with their DMS. Today, that's no longer necessarily the case. Fixed Ops is the perfect place for dealers to consider implementing these cost-saving measures first since cutting operating expenses and increasing repair orders can [boost a dealership’s service absorption rate](https://www.autodealertodaymagazine.com/articles/best-practice-for-optimizing-service-absorption-and-dealership-profitability) and overall net profit quickly. Modern no-code integrations allow dealerships to connect a new payment platform to many existing DMS environments without replacing core systems or disrupting advisor workflows. That means dealers can [improve the payment experience](https://blog.payjunction.com/andean-chevrolet-reduce-fees-and-surcharging-case-study) without asking advisors to learn an entirely new way of working. ## Integrated Payments Do More Than Process Transactions [Integrated payments](https://blog.payjunction.com/why-dealerships-are-upgrading-payments-without-replacing-their-dms) allow payment information to flow directly between the payment platform and the DMS, reducing manual work throughout the service department. Rather than switching between multiple applications, manually entering totals or reconciling transactions later, advisors can complete payments within their existing workflow. The benefits are immediate: - Less manual entry - Fewer open applications - Reduced opportunity for human error - Faster checkout - Cleaner reconciliation - More time focused on the customer And they are critical to supporting the kind of customer experience that[protects CSI scores and preserves customer loyalty](https://blog.payjunction.com/how-statewide-ford-simplified-payments-offset-over-50-of-processing-costs-with-smartsurcharge). Today's service advisors do far more than write repair orders. They're communicating with customers, explaining repairs, securing approvals and increasingly completing checkout themselves. Every additional screen, login or manual step takes time away from those customer conversations. A connected payment workflow can help reduce that friction while allowing advisors to continue working the way they’re already accustomed to. ## Give Customers More Ways to Pay Unexpected repair bills don't always lead customers to decline service, sometimes they lead them to postpone it while they figure out the finances. Offering flexible payment options can help remove that barrier while creating a better customer experience. With PayJunction's integrated payment platform, dealerships can offer: - Credit and debit payments - ACH and Cards on file payments - Text-to-pay and secure remote payment links via email - [Integrated Buy Now, Pay Later](https://blog.payjunction.com/the-rise-of-alternate-payment-options) through PayJunction's partnership with Sunbit Because these options are integrated into the dealership's workflow, advisors can offer greater payment flexibility without adding extra systems or manual processes. Together, these capabilities can give customers more ways to pay; helping dealerships streamline checkout and reduce barriers to repair acceptance by making repairs easier to approve. ## Protect Profit Without Compromising CSI Processing fees continue to represent a significant operating expense for many dealerships, making surcharging an increasingly attractive way to protect net profit. But effective surcharging isn't simply about adding a fee. It requires consistency, transparency and compliance. Without automation, advisors may find themselves having to explain fees, navigate disclosure requirements and ensure compliance with[card-brand rules and state regulations](https://blog.payjunction.com/credit-card-surcharge-laws-by-state-considerations-for-merchants), all while trying to deliver a positive customer experience. PayJunction's [SmartSurcharge® solution](https://www.payjunction.com/payments/smart-surcharge.html) helps automate many of these requirements by: - Identifying eligible transactions; - Excluding debit cards; - Automatically calculating applicable surcharges; - Generating receipts with applicable surcharge disclosures; and - Helping support applicable state requirements. Customer-facing payment terminals can also help create a more transparent checkout experience by clearly displaying available payment options, including the option to pay with debit and avoid a surcharge when applicable. The result is a checkout experience that can help [protect profitability without sacrificing customer satisfaction](https://blog.payjunction.com/the-modern-automotive-payment-experience-what-surcharges-actually-influence). ## Simplify Reconciliation for the Back Office Disconnected payment systems often create unnecessary work after the customer leaves. Integrated payments automatically synchronize transaction information, reducing manual cleanup and simplifying reconciliation. Instead of reviewing multiple systems, controllers gain better visibility into transactions, settlements, refunds and payment activity through connected reporting. The result is less time correcting yesterday's transactions and more confidence in the dealership's financial data. ## Integrated Payments Can Help Drive Better Business Outcomes Payment acceptance may happen at the end of every repair order, but its impact reaches across the entire service operation. By integrating payments into existing dealership workflows, fixed ops leaders can improve operational efficiency, reduce unnecessary costs, simplify reconciliation, offer greater payment flexibility and create a better experience for both employees and customers. PayJunction helps dealerships modernize payments with [integrated solutions](https://blog.payjunction.com/why-dealerships-are-upgrading-payments-without-replacing-their-dms) designed specifically for automotive retail. From SmartSurcharge and Buy Now, Pay Later integration to text-to-pay, cards on file and streamlined reconciliation, the platform can help dealerships simplify operations while supporting stronger financial and operational outcomes. Payments can be a strategic advantage for dealers who take advantage of technology [designed for dealership needs.](https://www2.payjunction.com/automotive-merchant-services) For leaders looking to improve their operational efficiency, support profitability, and deliver a better customer experience, rethinking the fixed ops checkout experience is a smart place to start. ## Ready to Turn Your Dealership’s Payments into a Strategic Advantage? 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This key finding is an overarching theme from a recent survey commissioned by PayJunction, that surveyed 500 U.S. consumers who own a vehicle, possess a credit card, and have visited a dealership within the past 12 months. The strongest lesson from the data is not that consumers prefer one payment method over another. It's that consumers want options. Whether they choose a credit card, debit card, cash, check, or Buy Now, Pay Later solution depends on their circumstances, financial goals, and stage of life.](https://blog.payjunction.com/the-rise-of-alternate-payment-options) ## [![Contactless Payments: Revolutionizing Auto Dealerships](https://blog.payjunction.com/hubfs/Contactless%20Payments_%20Revolutionizing%20Auto%20Dealerships.png) Contactless Payments: Revolutionizing Auto Dealerships The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by customer demand for speed, convenience, and safety. 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