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From the Magazine: Acquisition or fresh start?

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Hiring an accountant to go over the business finances with you will ensure that you have all the information necessary to make an educated decision about your potential purchase. Erin Vaughan is the owner of Kinetic Auto Service in Regina This article originally appeared in the December 2024 issue of CARS magazine.

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From the Magazine: ‘A challenge and an honour’

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Its further notable that Kuczynski went back for education in business after learning how to wrench. What it does in terms of promoting, educating, training and, most importantly, advocating on behalf of the car care industry in Canada Its critical. This will build trust and loyalty, which are essential for long-term success.

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From the Magazine: Navigating market shifts

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Extending vehicle lifespans through preventive maintenance programs, educating consumers on cost-effective repair options and enhancing digital outreach can help retain customers who may be swayed by dealer promotions.

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Sharing lessons in this issue of EV World

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Scott and Bruce Eccles of Eccles Auto Service in Dundas, Ontario, near Hamilton, chatted about how they got into the business of EV repair and maintenance, what they offer their customers and the challenges that have come about when it comes to educating the public about the need to ensure proper servicing of EVs.

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From the Magazine: Headwinds awaiting your shop

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Many shops take a cookie-cutter approach, but drivers will need to include significant investments into deep customer interactions including community events, local sponsorships, customer education events and marketing to continually drive new customers to the shop.

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From the Magazine: Driving home success

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Educate Consumers Education and awareness are key when it comes to convincing customers to not delay oil changes. Getting back to the basics of understanding a vehicle can also be a great way to educate customers. Below are a few tips on how to drive home messaging to ensure your customers are not overlooking their oil changes.

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EV World: A learning experience

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In this Q&A, Scott and Bruce share their firsthand insights on the EV service landscape, from building out the right infrastructure to educating customers on evolving maintenance needs. EVW: Let’s talk about the education of customers about EVs. And educating them is what we need to do. Make sure they get training.