70%
70% -- service customer retention rate for US car dealership service departments (2026)
Industry discussions at NADA Show 2026 frequently cite a 70% service customer retention rate benchmark for dealership service departments.
- Quoted as an industry talking point/benchmark rather than a verified empirical study measurement
Sourced from a well-regarded research firm or industry leader with transparent methodology and a reasonably large sample.
Single source - not yet corroborated
Figure cited by Corey Smith (EasyCare National Fixed Operations Training Director) during TVI MarketPro3 interviews at NADA Show 2026 as the industry benchmark under discussion; no formal study named. Quote questions whether retention is warranty-driven vs relationship-driven.
<blockquote cite="https://lighthousedata.io/data/dealership-service-retention-rate-70pct-2026" style="border-left:3px solid #2563eb;padding:12px 16px;margin:16px 0;font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;background:#f0f4ff;"><strong>70%</strong> -- service customer retention rate for US car dealership service departments<br><small>Source: EasyCare (quoted in TVI MarketPro3 NADA Show 2026 coverage) (2026) · <a href="https://lighthousedata.io/data/dealership-service-retention-rate-70pct-2026" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lighthouse Intelligence</a></small></blockquote>
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