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From the Magazine: The trouble of doing everything yourself

Auto Service World

What the shop owner who wears multiple hats needs to remember Running an auto repair shop is a complex and demanding task. Leveraging technology In today’s digital age, technology can be a powerful ally for auto repair shops. Running an auto repair shop is demanding — burnout is a real risk.

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How To Brand Your Auto Repair Shop as a Concierge Repair Shop

Shop Marketing Pros

The first step to branding your shop this way is simple: highlight how well you take care of your clients, and dont stop. Your website is a key part of your auto repair shop marketing strategy. Lets be honest: if your shop feels premium, your marketing cant look like a DIY project.

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From the Magazine: Subtle shifts

Auto Service World

In the Jobber News Annual Shop Survey , shop leaders were asked about what they value in their relationship with their jobber, what they would like to see change, where challenges lie, how their own behaviours have changed and more. The survey was sent to the readers of CARS , this magazines sister publication.

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From the Magazine: Taking a pause

Auto Service World

Why year-end reflection is essential for your auto repair shops success As the year winds down, you might find yourself buried under holiday rushes, end-of-year bookings, or closing out accounts. Greg Aguilera is a director of IAC Canada, an organization dedicated to the management development of repair shops in Canada.

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Succession Plans for Your Auto Repair Shop | BOLT ON Technology

Bolt on Technology

In a recent industry study conducted by BOLT ON Technology and PTEN Magazine, more than half of shop-owning respondents indicated that they plan to retire in the next ten years. While many shop owners will be moving into the next stage of their life, what could this mean for the future of their shops?

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Miramar Automotive and Transmission Wins San Diego Magazine’s Best Auto Repair Shop

AutoVitals

Miramar Automotive and Transmission was recently voted the Best Auto Repair Shop in San Diego by San Diego Magazine. AutoVitals recently had the privilege of chatting with Kim Dais, the owner of Miramar Automotive, who shared insights into the success and strategies that have propelled their shop to the top.

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Marketing Strategies To Attract and Retain Your Ideal Customers

AutoShopOwner

I quickly learned that while my strategy did attract consumers, marketing to the masses was not going to be the way to grow my young auto repair shop. As a former columnist for Ratchet & Wrench Magazine and co-founder of AutoShopOwner.com, Joe has been a keynote speaker at the Ratchet and Wrench Conference.