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Why you should offer cheap, even free, oil changes

Auto Service World

An easy way to draw new customers into your shop is to offer cheap oil changes, according to a shop coach. At last year’s Midwest Auto Care Alliances Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo, Shop Fix Academy coach and shop owner Jay Huh acknowledged that offering such deals isnt popular but its an easy draw. He honours it.

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Why Understanding Vehicle Aerodynamics Matters More Than You Think in Auto Repair

Automotive Training Centre

When most people think about vehicle repairs, they picture oil changes, brake replacements, or engine diagnostics. One area thats becoming more important, from technician to auto mechanic training, is aerodynamics. But as cars evolve, so do the systems that impact how they perform.

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Oil Change Stickers vs. Service Reminders

AutoVitals

For many auto repair shops, the printed oil change sticker has been a reliable tool for decades, but times are changing with technological advancements. The rise of customer relationship management (CRM) software and service reminders—especially texted and emailed—are changing the game.

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Should You Use Coupons in Your Auto Repair Marketing Strategy?

Shop Marketing Pros

Just mentioning the word in an auto repair shop owners group is enough to start a heated debate. Why Auto Repair Shops Use Couponsand Where They Go Wrong Coupons can absolutely bring people into your shop. oil change? Some shop owners swear by them, saying they keep bays full and bring in new customers.

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Where aftermarket service satisfaction is up

Auto Service World

Tire replacement saw the greatest improvement, up 19 points on a 1,000-point scale, followed by quick oil change (+17) and full-service maintenance and repair (+15). for full-service maintenance and repair customers, and 5.92 for quick oil change customers. Power 2025 U.S.

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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.

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How To Market Around The Slow Times In Auto Repair

Shop Marketing Pros

We just came through the summer months and most auto repair shops seemed to do pretty well. There are good months in auto repair and bad months. C’mon… everybody knows no one is thinking about auto repair! There are only bad months in auto repair! Does it represent your auto repair shop well?