Tire Review Magazine

JANUARY 1, 2025

Mitchell 1 released the latest version of Mitchell 1 Manager SE software, introducing Job View. Enhancing Shop Productivity with Mitchell 1 Manager SE Software Mitchell 1 Manager SE software is part of the productivity enhancements in version 9.1, helping shop professionals improve efficiency. .

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CATI

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The role of a service advisor is primarily customer-facing. With that said, service advisors in auto body shops or dealerships are also responsible for overseeing workflow in these businesses, meaning they’ll constantly interact with technicians, mechanics, and other employees in the workshop.

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Bolt on Technology

MAY 13, 2025

Multiple touchpoints gives your technicians, your customers, and your service advisors confidence in your expertise as an auto repair shop.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 2, 2025

Hunter Engineering announced a new integration of its automated vehicle inspection software with PBS Systems dealership management software. The partnership allows service providers to attach digital inspection results directly to a service order. This happens as a vehicle drives through the service lane.

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CATI

APRIL 17, 2025

Strong delegation is especially important in roles like lead technician, shop supervisor, or service advisor. Many modern shops use management software to schedule jobs, assign tasks, and track performance. Delegation also boosts morale; when everyone feels trusted and empowered, the team performs better.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JULY 27, 2023

The service advisor engages in the direct dealings with the customer. From the time that the engagement takes place – the service advisor must ensure that the repair opportunity is managed to make the best use of the technician’s time. The vehicle delivery step is an opportunity for relationship building.

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AutoFix

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

They research online, read reviews, and expect clear communication from service advisors. Service advisors must break down these complexities in a way that reassures and educates customers, helping them understand repair times and costs. Encourage service advisors to personalize recommendations based on driving habits.

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Solera

JUNE 25, 2024

Explore the value of a mechanic labor time guide and how to integrate this vital metric into your shop management strategy below. What is a Mechanic Labor Time Guide Automotive repair shops rely on two distinct profit-making elements: parts and services. Building a profit margin into parts costs requires a simple formula.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 17, 2025

Customer satisfaction is directly related to dealership efficiency, so busy service departments are in need of a one-stop solution to streamline processes and build customer trust. BMW of El Cajon in El Cajon, California, is a mid-size dealership with around 30 technicians and 10 service advisors.

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Autoflow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Dallas, TX – Autoflow’s scheduling and calendar features equip shops with the ability to more efficiently manage their workflow and oversee their operations. Autoflow’s robust, two-way integration is compatible with the leading shop management software.

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Autoflow

MARCH 5, 2025

Thats where the Rainy Day Folder , a feature in Autoflows software, can make all the difference. This tool enables shops to proactively manage deferred work, helping you maintain steady business and delight your customers with thoughtful communication. Schedule services at a time convenient for the customer.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 29, 2025

This comprehensive dealership service training program delivers structured, real-world training to service advisors and managers across dealership service drives. Advisors and managers gain real-world fixed ops training they can use immediately. “Thats why this partnership with VISPERIO matters.

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Brake & Front End

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hunter Engineering has announced a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The Quick Check autonomous inspection system provides accurate and detailed alignment and tire tread depth results in seconds as the vehicle drives through the service lane. For more information, visit [link].

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Autoshop Solutions

AUGUST 7, 2023

With 40 percent of current shop owners planning to retire in the next five years, a new wave of shop owners is implementing their own software stack. They manage techs and service advisors, finances, and just about every aspect of their business. Want to learn more about Autoshop Solutions’ services?

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JULY 29, 2023

The integration of automotive repair operation processes can have a significant impact on quality service delivery. The service advisor and interaction with the customer along with the technician and parts management processes are the key to a seamless auto repair operations.

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AutoSuccess

MAY 21, 2024

As cybercrimes against auto dealerships escalate, dealers must recognize the importance of conducting frequent physical security audits to supplement any software-driven compliance tool they may be using. This stark reality should dispel any notion that software-based compliance protection alone is adequate in this business environment.

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AutoSuccess

JUNE 19, 2024

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the intricacies of managing your dealership’s operational efficiency? Today’s sophisticated software presents a new opportunity for fixed ops management, offering a suite of features tailored to address key operational challenges and opportunities.

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AutoVitals

JUNE 5, 2023

How many times per day is the average auto shop service advisor interrupted by activity around their garage? You might think this only happens once or twice daily, but you’d be way off the mark.

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Autoflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The new client microsite now gives service advisors the ability to preview a DVI before sending it to the customer. This is a great toolset that ensures our clients can deliver a unique customer experience in comparison to even their strongest competitors.”

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AutoSuccess

MAY 15, 2025

Surcharging requires deep understanding of federal, state and card brand compliance, along with dealership-specific needs across departments like sales, service, parts and F&I. Laura Sherman and Amberly Allen of Dealer Merchant Services Compliance: The Right Way Surcharging isnt illegal but it is heavily regulated, Allen warns.

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AutoFix

APRIL 10, 2025

Labor shortages have driven up wages for technicians and service advisors. Know Your Key Metrics Effective financial management for auto shops begins with clarity. Are your service advisors trained to sell value, not price? Strengthen Advisor Performance Your front desk is your first line of profitability.

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Brake & Front End

AUGUST 22, 2024

When I was a rookie service advisor, I quickly pulled out my calculator and reworked the estimate in hopes of getting the customer to approve the repair over the phone. During one of these phone calls, my manager sensed my frustration and tapped me on the shoulder. “Can I replace just the broken spring or strut?”

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Autoflow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By now, most shops use shop management software to optimize workflows and processes. Work Order Management – Keep track of whether a car awaits parts, sits on a hoist or is ready for pickup. Pair Your Service Tablet with Autoflow Of course, tablets just provide the hardware.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 14, 2023

AI and Service Advisors (00:20:03)* Discusses how AI can give service advisors superpowers by reducing the time they spend on the phone and behind screens. AI and Blue Collar Jobs (00:18:35)* Discusses how AI is not taking over blue collar jobs, but rather replacing desk jobs.

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Naturally, as an experienced service advisor you ask about what the car is experiencing. Often advanced tools, software subscriptions and a technician with the level of skills to successfully put all these elements together are required to arrive at the solution to the customer concern. Simple right?

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JULY 26, 2023

Automated visibility of these statuses should be provided by the Auto Repair Shop Management software. The objective is to get the information on any additional repairs needed to the service advisor so they can obtain approval from the customer and any needed parts can be purchased as soon as possible.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hunter Engineering detailed a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The Quick Check autonomous inspection system provides accurate and detailed alignment and tire tread depth results in seconds as the vehicle drives through the service lane.

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Tire Review Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Hunter Engineering detailed a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The Quick Check autonomous inspection system provides accurate and detailed alignment and tire tread depth results in seconds as the vehicle drives through the service lane.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 27, 2023

Following are areas that can be explored at the initial point of contact: Offer Previously Recommended Services – At the point of contact (quote, appointment or check-in) previously recommended services should be reviewed with the customer. The Auto Repair Shop Software being used should prompt the service advisor to do this.

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Auto Remarketing

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Inventory Management —Flooring plan management: A dealer’s flooring costs are one of the highest line-item costs on the P&L. Utilizing a data-driven stocking strategy tailored to your market is critical, and inventory optimization software can help ensure you have the right mix of used vehicles.

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Autoflow

MAY 8, 2023

Auto shops can grow while managing the extra stress, risk of human error and keeping that personal touch with customers. What is digital inspection software? As a result, service advisors can quickly get updates and share them with clients. Digital vehicle inspections take the old paper checklist and modernizes it.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 8, 2023

LOUIS — Hunter Engineering announces a new integration partnership with automotive software provider UpdatePromise. The Quick Check autonomous inspection system provides accurate and detailed alignment and tire tread depth results in seconds as the vehicle drives through the service lane. For more information, visit [link].

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Automotive Management Network

JANUARY 18, 2021

A good telephone system : Is easily manageable by the office staff and simple for all staff to use. Integrates with shop management software so that service advisors can see customer profiles and lead sources based on the caller ID.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Service advisors and general managers can see their fleet availability in real-time by simply logging into their operations dashboard. The dealership will see the customer’s name, driver’s license details, and more in TSD DEALER — the loaner software that supports 23 OEM courtesy transportation programs.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 29, 2024

Today’s scan tools rely on it for their technician assistance features, service information and databases, and many of them are designed to communicate with proprietary software applications, to share information and data with service advisors. I will say, at least in my opinion, every shop should.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Are you using your CRM and shop management software to its fullest? You have more techs, more service advisors, and more bills to pay. We manage many of our clients’ CRMs and any time they need some quick car count, we send out a slow-day text blast and email. The key word in that question is “involved.”

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Autoflow

JUNE 27, 2023

That means 10,000 to 12,000 square feet of well-managed space. Optimize Workflow Regardless of size, the sooner a service advisor can prepare an estimate, get parts and hand the job to a technician, the better. Is your service advisor walking back and forth to the bays for updates? First, consider your shop’s size.

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