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Understanding Tax Deadlines as an Auto Repair Shop Owner

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Hey, auto repair shop owners! 1st Quarter (Jan 1 Mar 31): Due April 15, 2025 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 May 31): Due June 15, 2025 3rd Quarter (June 1 Aug 31): Due September 15, 2025 4th Quarter (Sept 1 Dec 31): Due January 15, 2026 Missing these deadlines can result in penalties, so bookmark this post and add those dates to your calendar!

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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

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The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. In this report, the group also highlighted striking generational differences in how consumers engage with auto repair services.

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Thousands head to KC for training

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5 8, 2026. Vision HiTech Training & Expo The post Thousands head to KC for training appeared first on Auto Service World. The Vision Expo saw the aisles packed with attendees to check out the latest in tools, shop management software, business solutions and more. Attendees came in from across the U.S.,

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As vehicle tech grows, so do repair, maintenance headaches

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Were seeing a lot of newer cybersecurity techniques by automakers on their network and the pieces that also talk outside of the vehicle, to try to tighten up some of the areas where theyve had concerns, he said during the session, Bridging the Gap: Aftermarket Access to OEM Tools & Information for Vehicle Repair.

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What you need to know about minimizing fire risk in EVs

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China currently leads the way with regulations requiring a five-minute warning before thermal runaway becomes dangerous — a rule that will tighten to a two-hour no-fire window by mid-2026. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The post What you need to know about minimizing fire risk in EVs appeared first on Auto Service World.

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In Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training? Here’s What To Know About Volta’s Quebec Plant

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South Korea’s firm, Volta Energy Solutions, a subsidiary of Solus Advanced Materials, has announced its intention to establish a copper foil manufacturing facility in Quebec by 2026, specifically designed to cater to the exponentially growing North American electric vehicle market. million electric vehicle batteries.

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Shop Marketing Pros to Host “Plan With The Pros” Marketing Workshop at Historic Thayer Hotel, West Point

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Designed exclusively for auto repair shop owners, Plan With The Pros offers a rare opportunity to escape the chaos of day-to-day operations and develop a complete, personalized marketing strategy for 2026. Who Should Attend: Auto repair shop owners who are ready to stop scrambling and start leading with purpose.