
Formula Reliability Center (FRC) dealers share Formula’s commitment
to complete customer satisfaction, providing prompt and courteous
treatment to all customers while continually striving to improve their
overall operations.
It is a proven fact that satisfied customers are faithful and return in large part because of the excellent treatment they receive. FRC dealers embrace these ideas and incorporate them into their daily and long term business goals.
FRC Dealer Requirements
As a means for ensuring FRC dealers deserve the benefits that accompany elite dealer status, and as a measure of their commitment to customer satisfaction, Formula insists FRC dealers meet certain criteria normally associated with successful service-related businesses.
- Maintain Minimum CSI Rating – FRC dealers must maintain a minimum Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) rating of 75, as compiled from customer survey responses.
- Maintain Stock of Replacement Parts – FRC dealers are expected to stock common replacement parts, a practice that enhances the dealer’s ability to respond quickly to customer needs.
- Authorized Mercury and/or Volvo Penta Service Center – Formula requires FRC dealers to be Mercury and/or Volvo Penta certified in order to best service those Mercury and/or Volvo Penta powered Formula boats they sell
- Gelcoat/Fiberglass Repair Capabilities – Formula requires FRC dealers to employ an individual to make gelcoat/fiberglass repairs.
- Continued Education at Formula’s Annual Product Seminar – FRC dealers are required to send at least one service department representative to Formula’s annual Product Seminar.
- Marine Industry Dealership Certification – Those dealerships with a CSI lower than 95 are required to complete Marine Industry Dealership Certification.
FRC Service Department Review & Evaluation
Formula utilizes an annual Service Department Review & Evaluation to assess dealers’ progress and development as an FRC dealer. The review and evaluation involves a personal visit to the dealership by either Formula’s regional support manager or the director. Pertinent issues are discussed and an open dialogue takes place regarding strengths and weaknesses of both parties.
The review and evaluation is scored, allowing a quantitative record of progress, by looking at four distinct aspects of the dealership: CSI rating (customer surveys), direct customer feedback, the service department’s personnel profile, and the dealership’s facility and equipment.
Annual Customer Satisfaction Awards
At the end of each model year, Formula presents Customer Satisfaction Awards to those dealers who maintain the CSI and survey response rate criteria over a four-quarter period.
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