Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 11, 2024

EPISODE: 130 Beyond CRM: Using AppFueled to Redefine Customer Loyalty in Auto Repair When it comes to keeping your customers loyal and engaged, technology might be the missing piece in your shops success. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Lets dive in!

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 28, 2025

Attracting new customers is key to growing any auto repair shop, and Googles Local Service Ads (LSAs) are now making it easierwith a catch. Local Service Ads (LSAs) from Google are revolutionizing how local businesses like auto repair shops attract new customers. Heres what you need to know to stay ahead.

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Auto Service World

MAY 23, 2024

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

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

What Does Concierge Auto Repair Mean? At its heart, concierge auto repair is about making your clients feel taken care of at every step. What Does Concierge Auto Repair Mean? Your website is a key part of your auto repair shop marketing strategy. Ready to Make the Shift?

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AutoVitals

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Long-term success in the auto repair business is all about your profit margins. This blog will cover five key strategies to help you boost your auto repair shop’s profitability, focusing on areas like labor and parts margin, scheduling, workflow management, customer retention, and upselling value-added services.

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AutoFix

OCTOBER 29, 2024

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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Auto Service World

APRIL 2, 2024

Most people are afraid to make mistakes and that’s why they’re scared to be in positions of leadership or fully embrace such a role in an auto repair shop, according to a coach. While one may hold a high-level title, … The post Why few embrace the shop owner or manager role appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 8, 2025

Effective Problem-Solving: Auto repairs and replacements often require creative solutions. Parts Management : Learning parts sourcing, categorization, and inventory procedures. Computerized Parts Management : Gaining experience with computerized systems for parts management.

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Auto Service World

MAY 8, 2025

When you can understand the various personality traits of the consumer, you can better work with clients and effectively communicate with them, said Emily Chung, a former auto repair shop owner. She noted that the technique works in personal relationships, management and even parenting.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

After completing auto repair training, mastering damage analysis is essential for providing accurate estimates and ensuring effective repairs, making you a more reliable and knowledgeable professional. This blog post highlights four essential damage analysis best practices to remember after your auto repair training.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

EPISODE: 141 Managing Time & Tasks When You’re Overwhelmed Sometimes life just doesnt slow down, does it? Between running a business, managing a team, and balancing everything else, its easy to feel like youre drowning in tasks. App fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 4, 2024

Embarking on a career after auto mechanic training is exciting, especially for those with a passion for vehicles and a knack for problem-solving. Managing an automotive shop could be the perfect path for those aiming for leadership roles. Effective shop management begins with solid leadership.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. In this report, the group also highlighted striking generational differences in how consumers engage with auto repair services.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 22, 2025

In an industry where skilled technicians are increasingly hard to come by, keeping your best staff has become more crucial than ever, said Rick White, president of 180 Biz, during the 2025 Midwest Auto Care Alliance Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City. White asked the audience, highlighting the competitive nature of todays job market.

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DRIVE

MAY 5, 2025

And learn everything you can bookkeeping, management, marketing, customer relations. Advice for Aspiring Shop Owners When asked what advice hed give to someone starting their own shop, Matt doesnt hesitate: Be patientit takes time. Market as much as you can. Do the best job you can. Price jobs correctly and dont let customers talk you down.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This public-facing position requires the skill and organizational acumen to direct workflow in the auto repair shop while ensuring a harmonious relationship not only between customers and technicians but also between colleagues in the workshop or dealership. With solid communication skills, this task can be manageable.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 7, 2025

In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, Kim Walker gets real about what it is like to jump headfirst into marketing when you are not a trained marketer. App Fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Spoiler: it is scary at first, but it is doable.)

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 25, 2023

So recent advice from leaders to handle seismic change … The post What to remember as you manage change appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance announced Ethan Love and Josh Hessling both were promoted to senior managers Effective January 1 Love is now senior manager of business intelligence and data services.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sustainability in Auto Repairs Sustainability is a growing concern across industries, and auto repair is no exception. Mechanics are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, such as recycling auto parts, using biodegradable cleaning agents, and reducing auto mechanic waste.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2024

Your role as owner isn’t about sales — it’s about long-term growth The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Transforming your management style appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 15, 2024

Rob Keam is taking over the role of sales manager at APD. He was most recently Tenneco’s senior sales manager for Western Canada. The announcement from APD noted Keam’s 25-plus years of … The post APD names Rob Keam as new sales manager appeared first on Auto Service World. The move was official as of January 2.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We’ve been relying on Isabelle’s insights for over … The post Transit names three to management team appeared first on Auto Service World. Isabelle Labrie is the new vice president of organizational excellence. With he company since 1997, she will oversee continuous process improvement.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When you step into the shop after graduating from auto mechanic school , your number-one priority is safety for yourself and your clients. The auto repair industry is evolving; technology is critical in creating safer, more efficient work environments.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 26, 2025

EPISODE: 145 Google’s Local Service Ads – Everything You Need To Know Brian and Hallie break down Google Local Services Ads (LSA) and how auto repair shops are using them to bring in more leads at lower costs. With LSA now open to auto repair shops nationwide, early adopters have a clear advantage.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A third of aftermarket automotive service professionals still rely on manual processes to manage spare parts, limiting their ability to meet customer demands and optimize supply chains effectively, a recent report found.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 9, 2025

Don't Drop The Ball on 2025 Marketing Webinar Tuesday | 1/28/2025 12:00 PM CST The ball may have dropped in Times’ Square, but that doesn’t mean you’ve completely dropped the ball on getting an annual marketing plan together for your auto repair shop.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Auto repair and marketing experts observed that the right kind of content needs to be on the right platform. Simply signing up to a social media platform for your videos isn’t enough. There are two styles to go with: Long-form and short-form videos.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In addition to fears of sexism, financial transparency is a concern for many women when dealing with auto repairs. One in three women admitted to paying for vehicle repairs without fully understanding the charges, indicating a lack of trust and clarity in the service process.

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Repair Shop Websites

DECEMBER 2, 2024

We recently got a distressed call from a customer who said she had received a call from somebody who said they represented Repair Shop Websites and that she was behind on her bill and needed to pay them right away. Thankfully the customer did not act on the phone call, hung up and called us immediately.

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R.O. Writer

APRIL 24, 2025

As an auto repair shop owner, The post 5 Tips for Spring Cleaning Your Auto Repair Shop Inventory appeared first on R.O. With the arrival of warmer weather and blooming trees, this new season also brings an opportunity for spring cleaning, in homes and businesses alike.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

As an auto repair shop owner, you manage a multitude of tasks daily. From overseeing repairs and maintaining customer relationships to running a team of employees, financial management is often the last thing you want to think about. If this sounds like you, we have a solution to keep your finances on track!

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Auto Service World

MARCH 13, 2025

The Vision HiTech Training and Expo in the Kansas City area once again provided industry pros with the latest training, from management to technical. The Vision Expo saw the aisles packed with attendees to check out the latest in tools, shop management software, business solutions and more. Attendees came in from across the U.S.,

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Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2025

New research from Qualtrics, an experience management company, highlighted the critical connection between customer experience, loyalty and spending. With global sales losses from bad customer experiences now soaring to $3.8 trillion a $119 billion jump from last year businesses face higher stakes than ever in meeting consumer expectations.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 15, 2025

Listen in for an honest discussion about navigating the auto repair industry, embracing authenticity, and growing through the challenges of imperfection! App fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether youre interested in traditional auto repair, hybrid and electric vehicle servicing, or specialized diagnostic work, theres a place for you in this thriving industry. Auto mechanic training programs offer hands-on learning, industry certifications, and apprenticeships to help students develop real-world skills.

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