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Going from combative to collaborative in your shop

Auto Service World

With the automotive repair landscape evolving rapidly, shop owners and managers are facing new challenges in employee retention and productivity. Its a shop production issue, its a workflow issue, communication, documentation and bottlenecks, he said. However, White pointed out that this knee-jerk reaction is often misguided.

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From the Magazine: The power of clear communication

Auto Service World

Higher-value jobs allow technicians to focus on quality work rather than chasing small repairs. Andrew has also taken the time to build a document of all of these great descriptions that can be used in the future to describe similar repairs.

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Opening an ADAS Calibration Business

Tomorrow's Technician

A given in the repair industry is that the world of vehicle electronics keeps changing. With change, new challenges reveal themselves in the automotive repair industry every day that reshape how we look at vehicles and repair them. You’ll also need to provide the documentation proving what calibration is needed and why.

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NAPA Recognizes April Mentorship Award Candidates

Tomorrow's Technician

When he opened his own shop more than a decade ago, Broemmer used experience as an instructor to formalize a program with steps for assessment and documentation of the multi-year process to achieve journeyman mechanic status. In 2019, we created Springfield’s first US Department of Labor Accredited Automotive Apprenticeship Program.

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What Does an Automotive Diagnostician Do? A Guide

Automotive Training Centre

When that happens, you need a skilled professional to diagnose the problem – that’s where the automotive diagnostician comes in. But what does an automotive diagnostician do? In the world of automotive repair, diagnosticians play a crucial role, acting as the “doctors” for vehicles.

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NAPA Recognizes April Mentorship Award Candidates

Brake & Front End

When he opened his own shop more than a decade ago, Broemmer used experience as an instructor to formalize a program with steps for assessment and documentation of the multi-year process to achieve journeyman mechanic status. In 2019, we created Springfield’s first US Department of Labor Accredited Automotive Apprenticeship Program.

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Commentary: Scaling for the Future

Auto Service World

Identify the range of services your business will offer, such as general repairs, diagnostics, or specialty services like electric vehicle maintenance, and consider how these services might expand in the future. A well-documented plan guides your operations and attracts potential investors or lenders.