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From the Magazine: Delivering value

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So how do you add value to your automotive service shop without sacrificing the customer experience? However, focusing solely on price as a strategy for retention is a short-sighted approach for automotive service shops.

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From the Magazine: Jobbers feel the pressure of industry demands

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At the same time, on the service side of the business, garages and repair shops took a different path by investing in real estate and diversifying their business models. The asset-light nature of service operations combined with healthy margins made them attractive to investors. In fact, in both Canada and the U.S.,

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From the Magazine: Headwinds awaiting your shop

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How economic uncertainty will impact auto service The mechanical automotive service market in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025. Despite these challenges, the automotive service market remains a diverse and resilient industry.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

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He was part of the AIA Canada board more than 15 years ago when this very debate first came around, leading to the signing of CASIS, the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard. Be open to new ideas and approaches, he said. Innovation is the driving force.

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From the Magazine: Navigating market shifts

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Heres how shops can manage the challenges The mechanical automotive service market in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025. The economic climate is having an impact on how Canadians spend money.

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From the Magazine: Subtle shifts

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The survey was sent to the readers of CARS , this magazines sister publication. So consumers may turn to their automotive service professional to keep their vehicle running in tip-top shape. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Subtle shifts appeared first on Auto Service World.

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From the Magazine: Proactive staffing strategies

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Similar approaches are necessary to ensure the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent, including skilled technicians, service advisors, and branch managers, whether in a corporate environment or within a franchise structure.