autoevolution

MAY 4, 2024

However, the real world quickly caught on to the fact that something like this was possible because numerous shops and craftsmen around the world brought such quirky machines to life. One such craftsman or shop that's made a name for itself specializing i. continue reading. )

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I know as well as you, the difficulties and the challenges of running an auto repair shop. I lived that life for 41 years, and now work to help other shop owners as a coach. Even with all the responsibilities and duties of a shop owner, perhaps one that is overlooked is taking care of yourself.

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Auto Profit Masters

AUGUST 3, 2023

An automotive shop management system is designed to make life easier for the owner. If you own an auto repair shop and you want to make your life easier, getting this type of software may make a lot of sense for your company. Efficiency Metrics All shop management systems will have efficiency metrics.

Management 130

Management Auto Repair Shop Software Auto Repair 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you haven’t listened to these, we’re sure you’ll enjoy them and pull some nuggets of wisdom to make your business and life better. As the hosts of the podcast, we love them all, but for you, we each went through the list and picked our 5 favorite episodes. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast.

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Auto Repair Management Automotive 130

Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 28, 2023

EPISODE: 054 – Building a Community of Auto Shop Owners: The Impact of ASOG on the Industry w/ Scott Pelava Intro The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast features Scott Pelava, founder of the Auto Shop Owners Group (ASOG), who shares his story of how he started the group to help shop owners connect and share their experiences.

Auto Repair 130

Auto Repair Management Technical IT 130

Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When the workday is over, the tools are put away, the computers have gone to sleep, the customers have driven away safely and the last tech has clocked out, washed up and left the parking lot, do you ever just take a minute to put your hands on your hips, look around your shop, take a deep breath and think, “Is this really all there is to life?”

Trucking 130

Trucking IT Management Car 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 19, 2024

As I gaze into the rearview mirror and look back at my career as a technician, shop owner, business leader and coach to many successful shop owners, I wonder, what would I say to my younger self to expedite, enhance and straighten the path to get me to where I am today? While it wasn’t easy, we were never short of funds.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 23, 2024

We see it time and time again: when a guy grows up around a particular engine platform, they’re usually hooked on it for life. Today, Eric owns his own business dealing with Powerstroke trucks every day – a shop called McMichael’s Diesel Performance. It really comes down to Warren Diesel, a few other guys, and our shop.

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Engineering General Repair Trucking Media 130

AutoShopOwner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

I have a quote from Hunter, $86,000 includes a scissor life and the concrete work to flush mount it, shipping, the machine with wall mount cameras. I lease my shop, and one of my biggest fears has been getting kicked out of here. Maybe it is my small shop that makes it hard to hire? Some accessories.

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Finance IT 130

Girls Auto Clinic

MARCH 28, 2024

Eager to learn and explore, they received a comprehensive tour of the facility, gaining insights of an auto repair shop operation. After the shop tour, the girls got a mini lesson on how cars work. Girls Scouts Field Trip to Girls Auto Clinic The excitement was palpable as the girls stepped into our repair center.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 8, 2024

Understanding EV Battery Life Cycle for Automotive School Students An EV battery’s life cycle begins with manufacturing and ends with recycling. Throughout its life, a battery undergoes multiple charge cycles, gradually losing capacity. Once its capacity drops below 80%, it is usually no longer suitable for vehicles.

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Automotive Electric Vehicles Mechanic Electricity 182

Mitchell 1

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This 2017 Jeep Cherokee came into the shop with a draining life line. SureTrack's community of expert techs, help fellow member solve a tricky diagnosis involving the power drainage from the battery due to a faulty control relay.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A Video Marketing Masterclass for Auto Repair Shop Owners Changing the Industry L&N Automotive April 13th, 2024 Register Now Join industry experts Brian Walker of Shop Marketing Pros and Chris Enright of Enright Automotive for an immersive, 8-hour class designed to turbocharge your marketing efforts using the power of video.

Auto Repair Shop 130

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autoevolution

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Over its long life, cut short in 2020 when it was discontinued, this kind of luxury came in many shapes and sizes, all of them incredibly alluring for both the customers of the production vehicles and for the custom shops that keep modifying various examples. Of the ent. continue reading. )

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Brake & Front End

APRIL 8, 2024

After the shop scans the tire, the RFID technology will then communicate with every other retread machine to say the tire model, size and tread. This can then help to track the life of the tire as well, Cox says. This can then help to track the life of the tire as well, Cox says.

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Trucking Utilities Management IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 17, 2024

In shops all over the country the debate rages. A larger joint distributes load more effectively, resulting in a longer service life. In the debate between OEM and aftermarket suspension parts, it’s essential to understand the differing needs of manufacturers, shops, technicians, and consumers.

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Oil Change Manufacturing Engineering Utilities 130

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 18, 2024

In today’s professional shop environment, you’re often the bridge between the shop owner, the technician and the customer. These bolt-on HUB ASSEMBLIES are much easier to install compared to their predecessors and do not require any adjustment over their service life. How about the SEALS? Thanks for watching.

Utilities 130

Utilities Service Advisor Vehicle Automobile 130

Brake & Front End

APRIL 18, 2024

In today’s professional shop environment, you’re often the bridge between the shop owner, the technician and the customer. These bolt-on HUB ASSEMBLIES are much easier to install compared to their predecessors and do not require any adjustment over their service life. How about the SEALS? Thanks for watching.

Utilities 130

Utilities Service Advisor Vehicle Automobile 130

Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The life of a dent doctor, also known as an auto body technician, is a blend of skill, precision, and customer service. A dent doctor’s role is pivotal in restoring vehicles to their pristine condition, addressing the scars and blemishes that life’s journeys may leave. Are you considering our world-class auto body courses

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 12, 2024

Today’s modern engines put an even greater emphasis on proper cooling, so it’s important your shop can answer all of your customers’ questions about components and system operation. Most consumers won’t replace their coolant that often, so new long-life formulations were introduced.

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Engineering Automobile Vehicle Manufacturing 130

autoevolution

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Over a decade ago, one of my favorite artists released a song about people's vices in life. The other day, one of my buddies who owns an RX-8 showed me some of the diecast cars he had from an international shop. And he mentioned how exciting it is to find someone who shares your obsession. And that's spot on.

Car 98

Car IT 98

Brake & Front End

APRIL 17, 2024

In shops all over the country the debate rages. A larger joint distributes load more effectively, resulting in a longer service life. In the debate between OEM and aftermarket suspension parts, it’s essential to understand the differing needs of manufacturers, shops, technicians, and consumers.

Oil Change 130

Oil Change Manufacturing Engineering Utilities 130

Business Actualization

JUNE 6, 2023

Repair shops can use AI to provide accurate and timely information to customers, increasing transparency and trust. AI interactions can be incorporated into auto repair shop marketing strategies. AI can revolutionize the auto repair industry by using chatbots on repair shop websites. Ready to leverage AI for your auto shop?

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AutoInc.

MARCH 6, 2024

Technical Focus: Since most auto shop owners come from a technical background, they may prioritize technical training over leadership development. Time Constraints: Running an auto repair shop can be time-consuming, feeling caught up in the day to day. It’s the driving force behind every successful auto repair shop.

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Auto Repair Shop Auto Repair Technical Customer Service 110

AutoInc.

APRIL 8, 2024

Work is your life instead of part of it. This is a new way of thinking for technicians turned shop owners. Technicians turned shop owners will realize the value of management training, mentoring, and coaching. A profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable shop becomes a resource. Read more shop owner topics here.

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A Tech Management IT Automotive 116

Spectrio

OCTOBER 19, 2022

When you design your auto shop office and waiting room, you have a choice to use traditional signage such as cardboard posters or to use oversized digital displays that captivate customers. More small businesses […] The post Bring Your Products and Services to Life with Automotive Video Walls appeared first on Spectrio.

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Automotive Entertainment 100

Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 5, 2024

“As A/C systems become more sophisticated, it’s imperative that technicians flush the system and replace all the necessary components to extend compressor life and for optimal system performance. “In Shops like the convenience of having all the necessary components and the quality they have come to trust from SMP,” added Miller.”

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Utilities Electricity Vehicle IT 130

Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Shop Owner: “I don’t see the difference.” -The The technician turns the alternator around so the nose and pulley of the alternators are facing the shop owner. Shop Owner: “I see the pulleys don’t match. So, what would happen if our shop owner and technician decide to go with the solid alternator pulley or OAP instead of an OAD?

Engineering 130

Engineering Trucking IT Vehicle 130

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Some shops treat services like brake jobs as “appetizers,” – meaning they’re quick, low-cost jobs to draw customers in. Some shops see cheap brake jobs as a way to get customers through the door so they’ll spend money on more profitable services later.

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Vehicle IT 98

AutoShopOwner

DECEMBER 8, 2023

But they are a part of life. And sometimes people will try to pin every new issue on the shop that last worked on the car. And should any of these questions be influenced by whether the shop pays flat rate or hourly? No one loves comebacks. They come in all shapes and sizes: 1. Faulty parts. Tech error.

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A Tech IT Car 130

Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 23, 2024

Have you ever had a customer come into your shop complaining that their vehicle is telling them their battery needs to replaced or that stop/start has been disabled? On all stop/start vehicles, the life and performance of the battery are measured by the vehicle in several ways.

Engineering 130

Engineering Vehicle Management Retail 130

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Some shops treat services like brake jobs as “appetizers,” – meaning they’re quick, low-cost jobs to draw customers in. Some shops see cheap brake jobs as a way to get customers through the door so they’ll spend money on more profitable services later.

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Vehicle IT 93

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You know that ensuring proper end-of-life tire disposal through recycling is an essential part of your business. After customers purchase replacements or simply come to you with old tires, ideally, your shop should offer customers tire recycling services. Steel and silica found within tires also can be used as secondary raw materials.

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Utilities Manufacturing Trucking Management 52

Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

You know that ensuring proper end-of-life tire disposal through recycling is an essential part of your business. After customers purchase replacements or simply come to you with old tires, ideally, your shop should offer customers tire recycling services. Steel and silica found within tires also can be used as secondary raw materials.

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Utilities Manufacturing Trucking Management 52

Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Some shops did have issues with new asbestos- free formulations that caused noise and pulsation. This created a stigmatism; when they ban an ingredient, it is bad for shops. But, copper can have an environmental impact to aquatic life. Long Life Making the claim of long life can be difficult to prove.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Mechanic Engineering Vehicle 130

Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 1, 2024

Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. This premier job shop specialized in precision machine work for aerospace and defense giants like Rocketdyne, Rockwell, and Hughes Aircraft.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Hydraulics Management Automotive Services 130

Brake & Front End

APRIL 1, 2024

Under his leadership, BendPak has grown from a small machine shop to one of the world’s leading manufacturers of car lifts and automotive service equipment. This premier job shop specialized in precision machine work for aerospace and defense giants like Rocketdyne, Rockwell, and Hughes Aircraft.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Hydraulics Management Automotive Services 130