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What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) and How Does it Benefit Your Auto Repair Shop?

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In recent years, the Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) seems to be all the buzz and is promoted as an automotive industry tool that auto repair shops need. But, just what exactly is a DVI, and what are the benefits of digital vehicle inspections? What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?

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From Chaos to Control: How Auto Repair Shops Can Start with Simple Changes that Make a Big Difference

Autoflow

From Chaos to Control: How Auto Repair Shops Can Start with Simple Changes that Make a Big Difference Running an auto repair shop isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re juggling repair orders, chasing down approvals, keeping technicians moving, answering phones, and trying to keep every customer happy.

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Isn’t It Time We Rethink What a Master Level Technician Is?

AutoShopOwner

By Joe Marconi, an Elite Worldwide Blog - My roots in the automotive industry go back to the 1970s working in a small 2-bay auto repair shop. That meant that I was expected to repair or service nearly anything that rolled into my work bay. As a young technician, my goal was to attain the status of master-level.

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Struggling to Grow Your Auto Repair Shop in 2025? How AutoFix Coaching Helps Shops Thrive in a Competitive Market

AutoFix

Is growing your auto repair shop harder than ever? Between rising operational costs, changes in consumer behavior, and a surge in competition, many independent auto repair shops are facing real challenges in 2025. Those who fail to evolve risk losing market share, even as demand for repairs grows.

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Car Maintenance Myths That Auto Students Should Stop Believing

CATI

With advancements in automotive training, vehicle design, electronics, and diagnostics, some long-held beliefs just don’t apply anymore. Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle by customer claim order in auto repair shop garage. Engine repair service. So why does this myth persist?

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Back to the Basics: Did You Know Why and Where Autoflow Was Created?

Autoflow

Long before I owned an auto repair shop, I dreaded when my car broke down for a couple of reasons. I hated being in the dark as to what, if anything, was going on with my car and its unknown status while in the shop. Fast forward to Chris, a new auto repair shop owner, in spring of 2011.

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Organizing The Financial Records for a Smooth Tax Filing

AutoShopOwner

As we kick off 2025, its a great time for you, an auto repair shop owner, to focus on financial organization, especially with tax season just around the corner. In this blog post, we guide you through organizing your financial records for a smooth and efficient tax filing process so you can avoid the stress this season.

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