Advisory Services: Guiding Automotive Dealerships Through Complexity and Change

 Running a dealership today is not what it used to be. Rapid industry shifts, tighter margins, evolving consumer behaviour, and mounting manufacturer pressures have changed the game. For dealer principals, this means one thing—what got you here won’t get you there. That’s where advisory services come in.

At Mach10 Automotive, our advisory services are designed specifically for the realities of modern dealerships. We don’t offer generic advice—we deliver strategic, operational, and financial support tailored to your business, your market, and your goals.

Why dealerships need advisory support now more than ever

Today’s dealership faces challenges on multiple fronts:

  • Increased competition from digital-first auto platforms

  • OEMs pushing direct-to-consumer models

  • Staff recruitment and retention issues

  • Limited visibility into operational inefficiencies

  • Unclear succession or exit strategies

  • Unstable profitability in variable and fixed ops

  • Disconnected vendor systems and underutilised tools

What most dealerships need isn’t another tool or dashboard—it’s clarity. A fresh set of eyes. An experienced team that’s been through it all. That’s exactly what Mach10’s advisory services deliver.

What do advisory services include?

Our advisory services cover the full lifecycle of a dealership—whether you're growing, optimising, or preparing to transition. Here’s what we bring to the table:

  • Operational analysis across all departments (sales, service, F&I, parts)

  • Profitability diagnostics and fixed ops optimisation

  • Strategic planning to guide growth, performance, or succession

  • Leadership coaching and accountability structures

  • Vendor and tech stack evaluation

  • M&A readiness for owners exploring acquisition, divestiture, or succession

  • KPI setup and tracking that actually align with your business goals

This isn’t theory—it’s practical, actionable advisory that moves your dealership forward.

We start with the hard questions

Many owners and GMs operate in the daily grind, putting out fires, chasing monthly numbers, and reacting to OEM demands. Our job is to pull them out of the weeds and ask the real questions:

  • Is every department performing at its true potential?

  • Are you staffed for growth—or for survival?

  • Do you have a plan if a key leader exits next month?

  • Are you building long-term value or just chasing short-term wins?

  • If someone offered to buy your dealership today—are you ready?

With our advisory services, we help you build systems that can answer those questions confidently.

Tailored to your dealership, not a template

Every dealership is different. Different market. Different team. Different brand dynamics. That’s why our work is never one-size-fits-all.

We immerse ourselves into your store to understand:

  • Your structure

  • Your pain points

  • Your growth potential

  • Your people

  • Your numbers

Then we build a custom roadmap—short-term and long-term—to help you drive toward your goals with clarity and control.

Built by operators, not outsiders

What sets Mach10 apart? We’re not career consultants. We’re dealership operators, GMs, former auto execs, and performance coaches who know how the business really works—from the showroom to the back office.

That means our advisory services are grounded in dealership realities, not theoretical frameworks. We know how to work within manufacturer programs, team dynamics, and regional constraints. We’ve lived the stress of month-end targets, manufacturer audits, and staff churn—and we know how to fix what’s broken.

When should you consider advisory services?

Not sure if you need support yet? Here are some signs:

  • You’ve hit a plateau in profitability

  • You’re preparing to expand or open a second location

  • You’re unsure if your team is operating at full efficiency

  • You’re too involved in day-to-day operations to focus on strategy

  • You’re thinking about selling or handing over the business

  • You want to build a dealership that runs without you

If any of these resonate, our advisory services can help you take the next step with confidence.


Your dealership doesn’t need more chaos—it needs clarity.

At Mach10 Automotive, we partner with dealership leaders who are ready to work smarter, not just harder. Our advisory approach isn’t about more tasks—it’s about better decisions, stronger systems, and long-term value.

Whether you're looking to grow, optimise, or transition, our team is here to guide you.

Discover how Mach10’s advisory services can support your dealership

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