Brake & Front End

JUNE 26, 2025

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is recognizing and celebrating the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Meet our June Mentorship Award candidates!

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 11, 2025

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Nominations are open now. Nominate A Mentor Now!

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 25, 2025

In partnership with NAPA, ShopOwner, the Babcox Media brand serving professional independent automotive shop owners, is seeking to recognize and celebrate the vital role of mentorship in the automotive service industry. Meet our June candidates!

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Automotive Management Network

MARCH 20, 2025

With rising customer expectations, increasing competition, and ongoing automotive technology improvements, auto repair professionals must find ways to streamline operations. Investing in ongoing training ensures your team stays up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies and repair techniques.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 18, 2025

August Monthly Themes (00:04:40) Covers National Dog Month, Happiness Happens Month, and National Back to School Month as social media topics. Back-to-School Drives & College Car Prep (00:06:05) Ideas for school supply drives, prepping college students’ cars, and timing service appointments.

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Miracle Body and Paint

JUNE 29, 2025

A certified collision repair shop will have certification credentials from the vehicle manufacturer or a reputable third-party organization, such as the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) or the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Look for these certifications when selecting a repair shop.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 3, 2024

Babcox Media, Inc. is excited to announce that Tom Pecka has been appointed as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Automotive Service Group. His focus will be on fostering integrated strategies that connect Babcox Media’s clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in all partnership endeavors.

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Brake & Front End

JUNE 3, 2024

Babcox Media, Inc. is excited to announce that Tom Pecka has been appointed as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Automotive Service Group. His focus will be on fostering integrated strategies that connect Babcox Media’s clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in all partnership endeavors.

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Humble Mechanic

OCTOBER 15, 2014

If you are a social media person, check out the hash-tag #BFIOktoberfest. And because it’s Wednesday, it time for Shop Shots! This week we are moving out of the shop, and to an Oktoberfest. On Saturday, the folks at Black Forest Industries hosted their annual BFI Oktoberfest. There are some great pictures […]

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For many new mechanics, transitioning from the technical focus of the automotive school to the customer-centric environment of the auto service industry can be daunting. The art of upselling requires communication skills, a deep understanding of automotive services, and a genuine desire to cater to the customer’s best interests.

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AutoInc.

MAY 31, 2023

Leesburg, Virginia – The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM), the ideal time to recognize skilled automotive professionals and the valuable service they provide from coast to coast.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 20, 2024

In recognition of Auto Service Professionals Month (ASPM) in June, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) announced it has made available free downloadable communications materials and creative assets to help industry organizations support ASPM. To view the ASE tool kit, visit [link].

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Auto Profit Masters

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The competition among automotive services providers is strong throughout the nation. According to IBIS World, the United States has about 285 thousand businesses that provide these services. The latest automotive business software can help you to keep your business running efficiently, fully supplied, and well-organized.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

October 31, 2023 OGDEN, Utah – Cecil Bullard, Kent Bullard, Jimmy Lea, and The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence is proud to announce our merger with Michael Herzburg Smith and Herzberg Smith & Co.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 24, 2025

Cox Automotive Inc. Designed to deliver a modern service experience from appointment to payment, the new capabilities span communications, multimedia, reporting and connected workflows while empowering dealerships to maximize service revenue and elevate the customer experience. announced new capabilities to Xtime.

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Tire Review Magazine

JUNE 3, 2024

Babcox Media Inc. is excited to announce that Tom Pecka has been appointed as the director of strategic partnerships for the Automotive Service Group. His focus will be on fostering integrated strategies that connect Babcox Media’s clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in all partnership endeavors.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 3, 2024

Babcox Media, Inc. is excited to announce that Tom Pecka has been appointed as the director of strategic partnerships for the Automotive Service Group. His focus will be on fostering integrated strategies that connect Babcox Media’s clients and internal teams, ensuring alignment and synergy in all partnership endeavors.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 11, 2023

EPISODE: 069 – Marketing Auto Repair to College Students In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, host Kim Walker discusses the topic of attracting college students as customers for automotive repair shops. Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for this episode.

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Tomorrow's Technician

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

NGK , in conjunction with Babcox Media, is presenting a three-day webinar titled “ShopStock.” The goal is to promote learning and sharing within the automotive aftermarket. Whether you’re a shop owner, technician, service advisor, counter pro, educator or student, there’s something for everyone. The sessions begin at 2:00 p.m.

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Autoshop Solutions

APRIL 18, 2025

APEX, NORTH CAROLINA (April 18, 2025) Autoshop Solutions, a premier automotive services-based digital marketing agency, is honored to receive two 2025 Hermes Platinum Awards. AMCP oversees awards and recognition programs, provides judges, and rewards outstanding achievement and service to the profession.

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Tire Review Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

From websites to direct mail and all the social media marketing in between! For our dealers who offer automotive service in addition to tire sales, the parts and oil rebates are a fantastic opportunity for the Mr. Tire / Big 3 Tire program to build significant additional profits in your business.

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Autoshop Solutions

MARCH 19, 2025

“Working with Auto Shop Solutions on our website for Westgate High Tech Auto Care has been nothing short of incredible,” stated Lynn Haver, Co-Owner/Social Media & Marketing Director of Westgate High Tech Auto Care. ” Each year, VISION recognizes one Automotive Repair Shop with the Best Website Award.

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Solera

MAY 11, 2023

will be short about 642,000 automotive, diesel, and collision technicians if we stay the current course. To capture their interest, you need to be where they are and that means social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and job search engine sites. A study conducted by TechForce Foundation found that by 2024, the U.S.

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Autoshop Solutions

JUNE 13, 2024

Apex, North Carolina (June 5, 2024) – Autoshop Solutions is proud to announce that it has won its first Platinum Award for Best Automotive Website Design for its client, ASR Automotive Service & Repair. A Gold award was also won for Westgate High-Tech Auto Care’s website design.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the spirit of “eating your own dog food”, we cannot preach to automotive repair shops about setting aside time to create their annual marketing plan if we do not do it ourselves. Our experience is that money spent online, (Local search, SEO/SEM, PPC and Social Media) has a much higher ROI. A good social media presence on FB and IG.

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Autoshop Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2024

With countless Golds to accompany it, our commitment to the automotive repair industry has never been stronger. 2023 MARCOM Gold Award Autoshop Solutions received the 2023 MARCOM Gold Award for Antero Automotive’s website late last year. We are proud to share the details of the awards we have won over the past year.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JULY 7, 2023

They look for a business known for its exceptional service quality and ability to deliver outstanding results. Even if that perfectly describes your top-tier automotive service center , potential customers might not know it unless you have a proven process. Ask them to use it as their framework going forward.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JULY 26, 2023

Brian Bates ( Eagle Automotive Service ) - Unlock the secrets of Referral Programs and turn your satisfied customers into passionate advocates for your auto repair shop. Jayme Schulner - Harness the power of social media with using Social Media to Improve Your Marketing , a game-changer in today's digital landscape.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

January 1, 2024 Dear Clients and Friends of The Institute of Automotive Business Excellence, As we step into the beginning of the new year, we're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to all of you. We’re not just redefining industry standards - we’re shaping the future of automotive businesses. For the press release, click here.

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AutoInc.

JULY 30, 2024

For most independent automotive service and repair businesses, adding a new aftermarket service is going to be the most promising path to meaningful business growth. These include vehicle wrapping film, paint protection film and tinted automotive window film. automotive wrap film market is expected to grow at an 18.8%

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Look for the following certifications: I-CAR = Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair ASE = Automotive Service Excellence Manufacturer Certification: Ford, Toyota, Tesla These certifications indicate that the shop follows industry standards and has the right level of experience to repair your car correctly.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Hyper-Local Digital Marketing : Targeted digital presence through local platforms and channels, ensuring dealership visibility to customers within their immediate service area. This significant gap represents a major opportunity for dealerships to transform their service departments into local market leaders.

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Autoshop Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2023

Together, we’re committed to providing exceptional value and insights to our clients, elevating the automotive industry to new heights.” Autoshop Solutions is an award-winning website design and internet marketing agency based in Apex, N.C. in the Top 10 Websites.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 31, 2024

Today, online reviews play a pivotal role in shaping consumer decisions, especially in the automotive industry. In the competitive landscape of automotive services, positive reviews can be a game-changer. That research extends to what dealership – and even which sales personnel – they should shop with.

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Mechanics Direct

JUNE 30, 2024

Generally, technicians who have completed the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence certification are well-trained and knowledgeable. It is commonly said that word of mouth is the best form of advertisement, if your friend has received good services, then you will most likely receive good services as well.

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DRIVE

MARCH 29, 2023

The shop’s motto is to “provide customer service in abundance” and it shows. The shop has a reputation for operating efficiently at a high skill level in all areas of automotive service and repair. The team is known for being friendly and trustworthy.

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Driver's Edge

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

From expertise and customer service to pricing and convenience, finding the ideal auto repair shop can save you time, money, and stress: Assessing Expertise and Reputation Before entrusting your vehicle to a repair shop, it's crucial to assess the expertise and reputation of the mechanics and the establishment.

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