AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Marketing Strategies to Attract and Retain Your Ideal Auto Repair Customers By Joe Marconi I had one main objective when I opened my repair shop in the fall of 1980: Acquire customers. Being a startup, gaining customers, any customers, was essential. Without them, business survival would not be possible.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 15, 2025

CARS magazine reached out to leaders in the automotive repair and service sector of the automotive aftermarket to ask them about their thoughts about the industry over the next 12 months. What role is technology playing in repair shops these days and how can shops use it effectively?

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Auto Service World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

It’s that time once again — CARS magazine is looking for your nominations to select the top shop in Canada. So if you know a shop that has stood out in the last year and is going above and beyond for its customers, click here or fill out the form below to nominate them for the award, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

O2 Investment Partners said that Straightaway Tire & Auto has completed the acquisitions of Maple Grove Auto Service and Warzecha Auto Works. The post Straightaway Tire & Auto acquires two full-service auto repair shops appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2024

O2 Investment Partners said that Straightaway Tire & Auto has completed the acquisitions of Maple Grove Auto Service and Warzecha Auto Works. The post Straightaway Tire & Auto acquires two full-service auto repair shops appeared first on Tire Review Magazine.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 17, 2024

As an independent auto body estimator, staying updated helps build a stellar reputation. Engage with local auto repair shops, insurance companies, and car dealerships. Also, consider advertising in local newspapers and automotive magazines or sponsoring local community events.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Enhancing Shop Productivity with Mitchell 1 Manager SE Software Mitchell 1 Manager SE software is part of the productivity enhancements in version 9.1, helping shop professionals improve efficiency. Mitchell 1 says the tools and reports in Mitchell 1 Manager SE software give shops a comprehensive view of the entire operation.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 1, 2025

Sun Auto Tire & Service has announced the acquisition Piedmont Radiator and Tire , located in King, NC. The company said this move marks another step in its auto repair shop acquisition efforts, following the acquisition of four Tire Max locations last November.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 1, 2025

Sun Auto Tire & Service has announced the acquisition Piedmont Radiator and Tire , located in King, NC. The company said this move marks another step in its auto repair shop acquisition efforts, following the acquisition of four Tire Max locations last November.

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Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Enhancing Shop Productivity with Mitchell 1 Manager SE Software Mitchell 1 Manager SE software is part of the productivity enhancements in version 9.1, helping shop professionals improve efficiency. Mitchell 1 says the tools and reports in Mitchell 1 Manager SE software give shops a comprehensive view of the entire operation.

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Autoflow

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Chris Cloutier and his brother, Patrick, business partner and ASE L1 Master-certified technician, have once again landed on the front cover of Shop Owner Magazine in this years November issue. Their journey, perspective, and growth of a multi-shop operation is profiled in the article Doing Well by Doing Well to Others.

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AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 7, 2023

I hear it in podcasts, I read it in magazines and it's all over the news - Employees need to earn more money. Well, I agree, especially in the auto industry. For too long technicians and all other employees in the typical auto repair shop have been under valued and under paid.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Back when we had our shop we were figuring out marketing just like many of you are today. We were auto repair shop owners, not marketers. We had ads in a few different magazines. I wrote a guide on creating a real world marketing plan for your auto repair shop. Kim did our email marketing.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired 24 Greulich’s Auto Repair shops in the greater Phoenix metro area. This acquisition expands Sun Auto Tire & Service’s Arizona footprint to 73 locations across the state.

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AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Why Employees Underperform Joe Marconi - Featured in Ratchet and Wrench Magazine Four reasons why you may not be getting the best out of your team and what to do about it. When auto repair shop owners get together, it’s common to hear them discuss their employees. Not very often, right?

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Shop Boss recently announced a slew of new features for the tool that it said are designed to maximize the efficiency of shops and increase profitability. This development, coupled with the partnership, presents an opportunity for auto repair shops to leverage technology and strategic marketing solutions, the companies said.

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What’s keeping body shop owners awake at night? And how many of them could cure their worrisome insomnia with a body shop quality control checklist? 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.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

At Mighty Auto Pro, an auto repair shop in Medina, Ohio, a range of quality services and a staff with a great customer demeanor are behind this shop’s rabid fanbase, but tools like the Autel MaxiSYS Ultra prove to be a real ace up their sleeve. This video is sponsored by Autel.

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Auto Profit Masters

JULY 7, 2023

More than that, this business wasn’t just auto repair, but also a gas station, convenience store, and car wash. So, it was that Chris went from owning no locations to two auto repair shops and three other operations in the space of a few months. Read the article here on Shop Owner Magazine.

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have named Avery Breneman of Blackfoot, ID, the 2024 Technician of the Year. Breneman is the owner of Avery’s Auto Repair, a Bumper to Bumper certified service center and customer of NPW Companies. Mike Powers; Joe’s Garage; North Little Rock, AR; Parts Warehouse, Inc.;

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Tire Review Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have named Avery Breneman of Blackfoot, ID, the 2024 Technician of the Year. Breneman is the owner of Avery’s Auto Repair, a Bumper to Bumper certified service center and customer of NPW Companies. Mike Powers; Joe’s Garage; North Little Rock, AR; Parts Warehouse, Inc.;

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Tire Review Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Operating an ethical, honest auto repair shop shouldn’t be hard. In this Tire Review Continental Tire Garage Studio video, let’s talk about why, as a shop owner, you must identify and eliminate any dishonest behaviors that seep into your operations.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

We’re a full-service auto repair shop, and we specialize in tires. The post Good Guys Garage revs up success with K&M Tire partnership appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. James, thank you for speaking with us today. Tell me a little bit about your business. James Hostetter: My pleasure, David.

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Tire Review Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

We’re a full-service auto repair shop, and we specialize in tires. The post Good Guys Garage revs up success with K&M Tire partnership appeared first on Tire Review Magazine. James, thank you for speaking with us today. Tell me a little bit about your business. James Hostetter: My pleasure, David.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 25, 2025

Solutions for automotive retail and repair are closer than you think Once upon a time, an auto repair shops most advanced technology was a well-worn set of socket wrenches and a grease-stained shop manual. He is based out of Toronto.

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