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Get rid of this management style in your shop

Auto Service World

If youre using fear-based management to run your shop, its time to make a chance, a shop coach recently urged. If you want better team dynamics, the styles you may have been raised with when coming up as a technician wont help you achieve that, said Murray Voth, an automotive aftermarket consultant and coach with RPM Training.

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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. Managing employees, staying updated with the latest automotive technologies, ensuring customer satisfaction and handling administrative duties can quickly become overwhelming.

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Building Trust and Shop Culture: Key Steps to Success in the Auto Repair Industry

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Running a successful auto repair shop is about more than just fixing cars—it’s about building trust with your customers and creating a positive shop culture. This blog will guide you through essential steps for fostering trust and developing a winning culture in your auto repair shop.

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How much auto repair employment has grown

Auto Service World

Employment levels in the auto repair sector are higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.

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Aftermarket faces challenges as market softens

Auto Service World

A forecast from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants highlighted a potential future shift in demand for aftermarket services as fewer vehicles enter the critical years for parts replacement and maintenance, underscoring the need for the industry to adapt as Canada’s vehicle landscape changes.

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Aftermarket employment sets records

Auto Service World

But it was good new for those in the aftermarket, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, including setting new records. The performance of the aftermarket sectors in generating employment was remarkable in 2024, said Andrew King, DesRosiers managing partner. compared to October 2023, bringing the total to 35,900.

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Auto Repair Industry Podcast List

Shop Marketing Pros

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. Every show covers all topics in the auto repair space, and Carm has undoubtedly become the voice of the aftermarket.