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As an auto shop, you and your local parts suppliers understand first-hand the importance of supporting local businesses. Whether independently owned or part of …
A busy auto repair shop doesn’t always mean a profitable shop if there is staff chaos behind the scenes.
In 2017, auto shops gave three reasons why they changed their parts purchasing habits to online:
More and more auto shops have switched to online parts ordering — a trend that is growing far faster than projected. In 2017, Hedges and Company, a marketing so…
Parts procurement can be a huge source of pain in an auto shop. Most issues related to parts procurement can be bucketed into three areas: assessing availabilit…
Just last year, auto shops could hardly get their hands on an adequate stock of oil filters due to significant supply chain shortages. Sourcing more complex par…
Share this guide with your your auto shop's customers to help them make an informed decision between OEM and aftermarket auto parts.
Perhaps you’re a technician or service advisor just starting in an auto repair shop, or maybe you are just new to the auto parts industry.
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Dave chose years ago to share his shop’s finances, including P&L statements, with his team. He has never regretted this choice. He wants every employee to understand how revenue is used — covering everything from equipment and operational expenses to salaries and business growth. This transparency also shows how net profit allows his shop to handle unforeseen expenses like equipment breakdowns or necessary tool upgrades without resorting to debt financing.
To explore why technician mentorship is crucial and help you consider its implementation in your shop, we spoke with Scott Brown, owner of Connie & Dick’s Service Center Inc. in Claremont, California. “I agree that mentorship needs more focus.” says Scott, “I’ve been growing mentorship in my shop, and it makes a big difference.”
During our recent webinar series focused on parts markup strategies for auto repair shops, we received many questions and comments from shops highlighting the c…
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Discover Our BlogsClear communication with your customers can make your auto repair business stand out from other repair shops. This is because careful and proactive communicatio…
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