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In autorepair, this technology is transforming how vehicles are maintained and repaired, paving the way for smarter, more efficient automotive services. At ATC, our Auto Mechanic Training program prepares students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
For years, managing an autorepairshop meant doing vehicle inspection reports based on paper checklists. This habit carries on today, even when most other parts of shop operations have moved online. You may think that digital vehicle inspections (DVIs) just replicate the paper process on a screen.
We just came through the summer months and most autorepairshops seemed to do pretty well. Does it represent your autorepairshop well? You need to become an expert at diagnosing your business just like a tech diagnosing a car. As I write this, it’s October 2023. Then September and October came.
The Value of Quality Control in Auto Body Shops If you don’t have a process that finds mistakes, who discovers them? Now you’ve just given them the chance to not trust your shop. Instead, gain their confidence by delivering their vehicles in the condition they expect and pay for.
Digital vehicle inspections take the old paper checklist and modernizes it. DVIs capture photos and videos of the worn parts so drivers can easily see the need to approve a repair. They also record a list of suggested repairs for the future, creating an easily accessible digital record for each vehicle.
You use digital tools that enhance autorepair technician efficiency to deliver vehicle inspections faster, based on past experience. As a result, estimates come together quickly and techs get right to work. Ideally, you’ll have a good mix of high-turnover services in some bays and bigger-revenue repairs in others.
Should shops have to bear the cost of diagnosis by providing the necessary scan tools? Most autorepairshops require their techs to have a basic set of tools and view having a complete set as a sign of professionalism. This applies to hand tools as well as scanners and diagnostic tools.
As a result, becoming an autotech became a much less attractive career path. Starting techs should make $25 to $35 an hour or $50,000 to $70,000 per year. And your veteran A techs? If you’d like help making the changes, Chris Cotton at AutoFix AutoShop Coaching is always here to help.
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