UPLIFT
Every part. Every hour. Paid at retail.
Warranty Uplift®
Your technicians repair to factory spec. The factory should pay you at retail rates for that work. In nearly every state, the law agrees.
Warranty labor & parts
Hood to hatch, engine to exhaust. Each part and each labor hour on a warranty repair order can be reimbursed at your customer-pay rate.
Hood to hatch
Every part on the repair order. Paid at retail.
Front grille & headlightsRetail Warranty ReimbursementOpen page →EngineWarranty Labor RatesOpen page →InteriorDealership ConsultantsOpen page →Body frameDealer Warranty ServicesOpen page →TransmissionWarranty Parts MarkupOpen page →BrakesLabor Rate IncreaseOpen page →Fuel tankWarranty Parts ReimbursementOpen page →Wheels & tiresParts ReimbursementOpen page →
The gap
The factory pays less for warranty work than your customers do. State law says it shouldn't.
Per labor hour
+$54
40% more at retail
Example dealership. Set your own figures in Build Your Uplift.Hover a gauge to rev it · click to floor it
30+Years
Raising warranty reimbursement for dealerships since 1997.
0Audits
Clients audited by the factory because of a rate increase, ever.
30Days
Most states give the factory just 30 days to review your claim.
The lineup
Six ways to collect what you've earned.
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Retail Warranty Reimbursement
Warranty repairs paid at the rates on your customer-pay repair orders.
Warranty Labor Rates
Raise the factory's warranty labor rate to match your retail door rate.
Warranty Parts Markup
Your retail parts markup on warranty parts, not the factory's reduced number.
Dealer Warranty Services
We assemble the repair orders, prepare the submission, and work directly with the manufacturer.
Dealership Consultants
Fixed-ops guidance for auto, truck, boat, RV and motorsports dealers.
Parts Reimbursement
Auto dealership warranty parts reimbursement, filed under your state's law.
Build your uplift
Configure the number your store is missing.
Slide in your own figures. The price stays the same flat fee. The result grows with your store.
Warranty labor
Warranty parts
Estimated extra per year$417,600Labor $259,200 · Parts $158,400
Paid todayPaid at retail rates
Starting values are an example, not your store's data. Your free rate analysis shows the rate your dealership qualifies for under your state's law.
Get my real numberState laws
Retail warranty pay, state by state.
Nearly every state requires manufacturers to pay dealers fairly for warranty repairs. Choose your state to read its law.
NY
New York
See what New York's dealer law says about warranty labor rates and parts markup, and how a claim gets filed.
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The process
From repair orders to a higher rate. Most states give the factory 30 days.
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Discovery
We learn your store, your franchise, and your state's law.
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Robert WoodenPresident, Wooden Automotive Consultants LLC
EST. 1997
The owner
Read Robert's story
From the service bay to fixed-ops analytics.
Robert Wooden started as a technician. USA Today told his story as a journey from grease monkey to automotive innovator. Today he leads Wooden Automotive Consultants and built Fixed Ops Intel, the analytics program behind every Warranty Uplift claim.
The factory has a team of legal experts working to keep warranty rates low. Robert's team gives dealers the experience, the time, and the knowledge of the law to collect every dollar they are owed.
30+Years of warranty rate experience
5Dealer types: auto, truck, boat, RV, motorsports
$0Taken from your increase
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The hidden profit in fixed operations.
Robert Wooden on labor rates, warranty reimbursement, and what real dealership data shows.
Fixed Ops Intel × Fixed Ops RoundtableHidden
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The hidden profit opportunity in fixed operations
Robert Wooden with Sarah Vantine and Ted Ings on optimizing labor rates with real dealership data.
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The Fixed Ops Intel NADA 2026 interview
Robert at the NADA Show with the Fixed Ops Roundtable.
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Car Dealership Guy
The time bomb in labor rate increases
How dealers are maximizing profit, and why a free rate analysis comes first.
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Ted Ings Roundtable
Fixed Ops Intel on the Fixed Ops Roundtable
Robert on Warranty Uplift and retail reimbursement for auto, truck, boat, RV and motorsports dealers.
Can I collect the same labor rate and parts markup on warranty as on customer pay?
Yes. It is the law in nearly every state, yet many dealers have not taken advantage of the windfall a warranty uplift can bring.
How do warranty labor rates work?
Manufacturers set a standard warranty labor rate that is usually lower than your retail rate. Many states require manufacturers to pay dealers fairly, and let you submit repair orders as proof to justify reimbursement at your retail rate.
Will the factory audit me if I apply?
Most state laws are written to protect dealers from punitive factory audits. In 30+ years, no client has been audited because of a rate increase.
Why hire a consultant instead of doing it myself?
The factory has legal experts dedicated to keeping your rate low. Ask yourself:
- Do I have the experience to be successful?
- Do I have the time?
- Do I know the law in detail?
- Do I have the tools to get every dollar?
What does it cost? Do you take a percentage?
A low, flat fee. We never take a cut of your increase.
How long does it take?
Most states give the factory 30 days to review your claim once it is submitted. We handle every step before and after.
Free rate analysis
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Phone585-371-7607
Emailrobert@woodenauto.com
Office5879 Cavano Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
Factory review30 days in most states