Numbers don't lie. It's a mindset that's been at the forefront of every auto retail operation I've ever managed or worked with as a consultant. Numbers are the nucleus of dealership profitability. In a softening market, being diligent about your numbers is vital to the health of your store. When numbers are the foundation of operations, better-informed operational decisions happen. For example, have you wanted to hire someone only to stopped because it's not financially feasible? How did …