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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. He was offering an oil change for $69 while the shop across the street was offering it for $34. When he priced oil changes for $31.49, he saw a 35 per cent increase in business. He honours it.

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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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Analysis: How business intelligence tools are transforming automotive service

Auto Service World

The tools sparking progress Strategic BI tools identify patterns in customer behaviours, service trends, market volatility and inventory management to enhance visibility across the business. Inventory forecasting and pricing management Inventory management optimization is a vital application.

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Avoid quickly turning around customers

Auto Service World

A quick turnaround operation means working with customers as failures happen, rather than proactively managing issues that can be caught early on when time is instead given to a proper inspection of each vehicle. By being known as the “quick turnaround” shop, the customer doesn’t expect to be in the waiting room very long. He’s not.

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From the Magazine: Driving home success

Auto Service World

Oil changes are the top maintenance procedure ignored by many drivers. Many individuals feel they are too busy, that oil changes are too expensive or that it doesn’t affect their car’s performance. As auto industry professionals, it’s important to reiterate the importance of regular oil changes to consumers.

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VIP Tires & Service Donates to Hanover Schools PTA through Oil Changes for Education

Tire Review Magazine

VIP Tires & Service donated $3,616 to the Hanover Schools PTA through its Oil Changes for Education initiative. Dennis Furman, store manager at the Hanover location, presented the check to the PTA. Oil Changes for Education Supports Hanover Schools VIP Tires & Service opened its Hanover location in Oct.

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Watch the 2024 Ford Mustang Get an Oil Change, Coyote V8 Engine Takes 10 Quarts of 5W-30

autoevolution

If you own a 2024 Ford Mustang, you're in luck because oil changes don't cost an arm and a leg. Late Model Restoration video production manager Landan Durham is much obliged to demonstrate how easy it is to change the. continue reading. )