Auto Service World

JUNE 4, 2025

The used market has been in poor shape for years a lack of supply has driven up prices over the years and the situation looks bleak for a few more years, according to experts at Canadian Black Book. So consumers may turn to their automotive service professional to keep their vehicle running in tip-top shape.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign (00:08:24) Discusses the national safety campaign before Labor Day and ways shops can promote safe driving. National Composites Week (00:09:28) Educational opportunity to discuss vehicle materials, composites, and new trends in automotive manufacturing.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 28, 2025

Building Relationships (00:15:32) Discussion on the importance of relationships and collaboration among women in the automotive industry. Camaraderie and Learning (00:15:08) Savannah reflects on the camaraderie experienced at the event and the valuable marketing tactics learned.

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Repair Shop Websites

JANUARY 14, 2025

If youre looking for an auto repair shop you can trust, consider High-Tech Auto and Truck Center in Chantilly, VA. They’ve been providing our friends and neighbors in Chantilly with dependable, trustworthy auto repairs since 1987.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 5, 2024

EPISODE: 103 – Promotional Products for Auto Repair Shops Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The automotive detailing business is highly competitive, and for independent auto detailers, standing out and attracting a loyal customer base is essential for success. Make sure your site is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, as potential customers often research and book services on their smartphones.

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Solera

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Successful auto repair shops focus on various aspects to stay competitive and meet the evolving customer needs. Invest In Digital Marketing and Online Booking Invest in a user-friendly website and a strong digital marketing presence. The post 2024 Auto Repair Shop Must Haves appeared first on Solera.

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Why Quality Control Matters for Auto Repair Shops By taking care of the details on every repair order, you set a higher standard that will pay off for your auto repair shop. Its systems work for auto repair shops and other businesses in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re just starting or looking to fine-tune your skills, several apps are designed to help you study more efficiently, practice more effectively, and become more knowledgeable in automotive repair. In this post, we’ll explore three of the most useful apps for students in auto mechanic training.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 20, 2024

EPISODE: 105 – Part 1 – Customer Retention Series – Your CRM In this episode, Brian and Kim kick off a series on retention marketing, focusing on how auto repair shops can utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems to enhance customer loyalty and communication.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 31, 2024

EPISODE: 085 – Our Story of Radio Advertising One topic we rarely talk about is radio, yet we have a story of very successfully using radio advertising to market our own auto repair shop. We hope you’ll listen in to the story of Jack Boston, Bill LuMaye, and Peak Automotive.

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AutoShopOwner

MARCH 30, 2023

Many auto repair shops are still busy, and many are booked out from a few days to weeks. After the initial shock of Covid, the recovery for our independent auto repair industry has been quite good, with many positive indicators for the future.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

EPISODE: 075 – Accelerating Ambition: A Fearless and Youthful Approach to Shop Marketing In this episode, Kim interviews two young ladies who have taken over the marketing roles in their families’ auto repair shops.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Marketing for the auto shop professional. Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu A Complete List of Podcasts for the Automotive Independent Aftermarket I think back to 2002 when I opened my first auto repair shop. I was great at fixing cars but I knew nothing about running a business.

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Autoflow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Every time a customer drives away from their shop, you risk losing them to a competitor’s alluring discount or location. The secret to automotive customer retention lies in offering convenience and building trust so they don’t go anywhere else. Your auto repair shop thrives when you focus on loyal customers, not chasing new ones.

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Automotive Management Network

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Running an auto repair shop in today’s market requires more than just technical expertise; it demands a robust marketing strategy to attract and retain customers. Social Media Marketing Social media platforms offer auto repair shops a dynamic way to connect with both current and potential customers.

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Autoflow

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Every auto repair shop owner knows how repeat business pays off. That’s why investing in an engaging automotive loyalty program delivers remarkable financial returns. An existing customer has a 60 to 70-percent chance of proceeding with a repair compared to 5 to 20-percent with a new one.

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AutoFix

JUNE 26, 2023

With help from your trusted auto repair shop coaching team, it’s possible to elevate your business success while taking back more of your time and energy. If you’re wondering how that works, take a look at the seven ways auto repair shop consulting can improve your work-life balance.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 14, 2023

Timestamps *Introduction and Sponsorship (00:00:01 – 00:00:39)* The speakers introduce the podcast and thank the sponsor, Repair Pal. Opportunity in CRM (00:02:55)* Kieran discusses the opportunity he sees in the CRM side of the auto repair industry.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 14, 2024

EPISODE: 113 – Marketing Lingo & Misconceptions Are you an auto repair shop owner looking to demystify the world of marketing jargon and take your business to the next level? Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing (00:31:07) Comparison of inbound and outbound marketing strategies and their relevance to auto repair shops.

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Automotive Management Network

MAY 16, 2024

Running an auto repair shop requires more than just mechanical expertise. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the best solution for your shop? Here are some must-have features to look for: Appointment Scheduling Efficient scheduling tools help you manage your shops workload and reduce downtime.

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Autoflow

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Wisely, the most successful shops turn to an automotive labor times guide. This digital tool creates accurate repair estimates while organizing and scheduling the work to meet them. Not only do they create bang-on estimates, they monitor and track progress of a repair and avoid costly duplication.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 5, 2024

In fact, all you would need to do to rank number one for “auto repair Fernwood MS” would be to open an auto repair shop in Fernwood MS – because there’s not a single auto repair shop in Fernwood right now. Houston, TX, on the other hand, has hundreds of auto repair shops, maybe thousands.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 21, 2024

EPISODE: 114 – Tapping Into Local Organizations For Business Help Want to unlock new opportunities for your auto repair shop? Marketing Opportunities through Events (00:11:15) Encouragement to participate in local events to promote businesses, even if they seem unrelated to automotive repair.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

EPISODE: 117 – Back to School Marketing Panel Join host Kim Walker as she leads a heartwarming and insightful panel discussion with auto repair shop owners who are making a real difference in their communities. Panelist Introductions (00:03:11) Each panelist introduces themselves and their respective auto repair shops.

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Autoflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Technology has transformed everything we do in a day, including how we work in auto repair shops. By now, most shops use shop management software to optimize workflows and processes. Using tablets in auto repair bays truly made for a game-changer. Why Use a Tablet for Your Auto Repair Shop?

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Autoflow

AUGUST 13, 2024

authored by Jeff Jarvis is a thought-provoking book that explores the strategies behind the success of Google and how they can be applied to various industries. The book focuses on the importance of openness and collaboration, which led me to invest deeper into building and nurturing reciprocal business partnerships and relationships.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 7, 2023

EPISODE: 051 – Growing to 50k YouTube Followers in One Year w/ Chris Enright Intro In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, hosts Brian and Kim interview Chris Enright, owner of Enright Auto, about his success in using short-form video to build a following for his auto repair shop.

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AutoFix

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As 2023 came into view, were you busy filling your calendar with the top automotive repair events? Many auto repair expos, conferences, and trade shows are just getting scheduled now. You can then greatly benefit by exchanging ideas and perspectives, like overcoming challenges and growing your auto repair company.

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Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We lost our auto repair shop and went bankrupt. The failure of Peak Automotive allowed me to start a new business that was a much better business because I learned some very hard lessons along the way. Lessons that built the foundation of what is now Shop Marketing Pros. In 2008, we failed big.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 6, 2024

Do you believe that your auto repair shop is the same as every other auto repair shop? Most shop owners don’t, and they’re right. It’s like the flywheel in the book Good to Great. Is what you see representative of how you want people to view your shop? Let’s define those four areas.

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Repair Process Checklist Adhering to quality collision repair procedures means every vehicle meets the same standards for safety and longevity without coming back in for a follow-up. This creates a stronger reputation for your auto repair shop with customers and insurers. Book a demo with an Autoflow pro today.

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Every auto repair shop has customer turnover as people move away or give up their cars when they get older. By constantly bringing in new customers, you keep your bays busy and your shop profitable. However, it takes planning to generate leads for your auto repair shop.

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Autoshop Solutions

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Stan works with automotive aftermarket repair shops helping them with customer acquisition and retention strategies by identifying KPIs and leading clients to achieve their marketing and operational goals. The only thing to measure is the purpose of the call, and that is to book an appointment. How much does it cost?

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MeriCAR

JANUARY 7, 2023

New Fortune Motors – Bengaluru New Fortune Motors is one of the best multi-brand auto repair shops in Bengaluru that offers the best car service. They also offers online booking from their website newfortunemotors.com Located in Mahadevapura. They are providing valuable affordable car repair and service.

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Automotive Management Network

AUGUST 17, 2023

What’s less obvious is how that website converts dollars spent on design and hosting fees to actual customers in the shop. That is the thousand dollar question, and there are books and websites dedicated to explaining in small detail how every decision you make about your website can translate into profit.

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AutoFix

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Crunch Time: Solving the Automotive Mechanic Shortage At AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching, we’re problem solvers. Crunch Time: Solving the Automotive Mechanic Shortage At AutoFix Auto Shop Coaching, we’re problem solvers. That doesn’t mean the process will be painless.

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