Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 11, 2024

At that time, Jason continued to work a full-time job as an oil field construction supervisor, while his wife and another technician managed the day-to-day operations of the diesel business. After enduring a challenging work schedule for several years, he decided to fully commit and focus on expanding the diesel shop.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 6, 2024

Those numbers don’t work well, when only one-third are planning,” says Vic Tarasik, The Shop Owner Coach. From day one of opening your shop, you should begin laying the groundwork for succession. It might sound a little too early, but the day you open your shop, that’s when you should start planning,” Tarasik says.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MARCH 15, 2024

I grew up with my grandfather’s entire salvage yard at my fingertips,” says the sales manager at Lead Foot Diesel Performance (LFDP) , a 32,000-square-foot shop in Monroe, GA, with 22 drive-in bays and 18 employees on site. “I Vinny Himes knew from a very young age that he was one of those people. “I

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

If you’re reading this years later, don’t worry because the information in this article is timeless. We just came through the summer months and most auto repair shops seemed to do pretty well. You may as well shut down the shop and get a job as a greeter at Walmart. Does it represent your auto repair shop well?

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Solera

MAY 2, 2023

The challenge of keeping up with the latest auto repair trends is all too apparent for repair shop owners and managers who are struggling to find and keep well-trained technicians. And many new EV models are entering the auto market each year. The primary difference between gas-powered vehicles and electric cars is the drivetrain.

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Solera

MAY 4, 2023

The challenge of keeping up with the latest auto repair trends is all too apparent for repair shop owners and managers who are struggling to find and keep well-trained technicians. And many new EV models are entering the auto market each year. The primary difference between gas-powered vehicles and electric cars is the drivetrain.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Today, Sean manages a large landscape construction company as well as their snow operations. Once I got all that wrapped up, I sent it over to the guys at The Delta Speed Shop, and with a little help from myself it got the full 6.7L CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE The post Turbocharged 6.7L commonrail swap.”

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AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When auto repair shop owners get together, it’s common to hear them discuss their employees. But how often do you hear shop owners talking about their best employees? Shop owners are usually obsessed with underperforming employees. Creating a shop environment with high performers takes a team concept with strong leadership.

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Auto Profit Masters

MAY 9, 2023

The goal in every decision you make as an owner should be to make sure the outcome is equally beneficial for the customer, the shop, and the employees. Of course, shop owners do the same thing to their operations, where the warning signs are every bit as obvious, and the solution just as straightforward.

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AutoShopOwner

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Celebrating A Year of Financial Growth We’ve had the privilege of witnessing several auto shops see significant financial improvements over the course of this year. PARTS MATRICES Effective parts matrices are key for accurate pricing and inventory management. View full article

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Auto Profit Masters

JULY 7, 2023

By William Johnson Chris Myers is in some ways the accidental owner of five repair shop locations in the Wichita, KS, area. Not that he wound up a shop owner by accident; Chris never had a doubt that he would own a shop someday. I wanted to have a shop to call my own and be able to run things my way.”

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AutoShopOwner

MARCH 30, 2023

Work has Evolved As a young technician in the mid-1970s, the shop owner was typically at the top of the pinnacle. Shop owners and managers must communicate what their employees can expect from management and not only what management expects from them. Earlier, I referred to shop owners from years back.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Those numbers don’t work well, when only one-third are planning,” says Vic Tarasik, The Shop Owner Coach. From day one of opening your shop, you should begin laying the groundwork for succession. It might sound a little too early, but the day you open your shop, that’s when you should start planning,” Tarasik says.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Those numbers don’t work well, when only one-third are planning,” says Vic Tarasik, The Shop Owner Coach. From day one of opening your shop, you should begin laying the groundwork for succession. It might sound a little too early, but the day you open your shop, that’s when you should start planning,” Tarasik says.

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Autoflow

AUGUST 14, 2023

With estimate software, any task you’ve done before can get captured and leveraged for the next similar repair: generating every line within estimates ordering and managing parts inventory estimating labor costs This way, you streamline the estimation process and minimize errors. And save even more time.

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AutoSuccess

OCTOBER 17, 2023

I hope to shed some light on these topics in this article and maybe even spur some original thoughts. For example, if you are advertising on Google’s paid search network, it will soon become a bad business practice to let a human manage your campaigns. What is an AI-driven search engine optimization (SEO) strategy? Who is SEO even for?

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 15, 2024

If a shop is purchasing a 10-lb. To handle R1234yf, a shop will need a new recycle and recovery machine. If your shop is holding out on purchasing an R1234yf recycle/recovery machine, be reminded that a machine can save money by not wasting refringent during system diagnostics and leak checks.

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Tomorrow's Technician

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Technicians, shop owners and service advisors are not Shakespeare. On the engine management side, the coil may need inputs from engine position, oil pressure and knock sensors. This article courtesy of Underhood Service. If something can be summed up in two words, we will do it. Take the phrase, “no spark.”

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Auto Profit Masters

MAY 9, 2023

The first step to creating a lasting, winning culture within your shop is to get honest with yourself about what’s broken. By David Rogers This article is for operators who are tired of being necessary. Did you grow the shops in your operation by 143.9%, 89.4%, 29.1% You can build something so much better.

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Dent Mechanic Group

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

In this article, we’ll provide you with a stress-free guide to hail damage repair, making the process simple and manageable. Step 3: Obtain Multiple Repair Quotes Even if you’re going through insurance, it’s a good practice to obtain repair quotes from reputable repair shops.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JULY 26, 2023

Unlock the Road to Marketing Success with New Inclusive Pricing for MARS 2024 EDITED 8/2023 - Article was originally posted with 2023 dates, has since been updated to reflect the new 2024 dates. For media inquiries, please contact: Lex Tingey Marketing Manager lex@wearetheinstitute.com

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AutoInc.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As I contemplated what I wanted to write for this article, I was thinking of myself, 20 years ago, as a new shop owner and what piece of advice I would benefit the most from. After all these years, that is one thing that I know opened more doors for me and my shop than anything else. It still hangs in the shop.)

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AutoShopOwner

JUNE 28, 2023

Feature in Ratchet and Wrench Magazine - June 2023 Steve Jobs may have been best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer and a great entrepreneur, but his style of leadership and management was highly controversial. View full article On the contrary, bad news can be good news. And we should accept and welcome it. The bottom line?

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AutoShopOwner

JUNE 28, 2023

Featured in Ratchet and Wrench Magazine - June 2023 Steve Jobs may have been best known as the co-founder of Apple Computer and a great entrepreneur, but his style of leadership and management was highly controversial. View full article On the contrary, bad news can be good news. And we should accept and welcome it. The bottom line?

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Driver's Edge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding and managing tread depth is essential for both safety and performance. In this article, we dive into the significance of tire tread depth, how to measure it, and how to properly maintain it. For a professional Dallas tire shop that you can count on, look no further than Driver’s Edge.

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Driver's Edge

MARCH 26, 2024

But don’t worry — from simple DIY maintenance you can take care of at home to how to choose the right repair shop, we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. With the information covered in this article, you’ll be empowered to take control of your auto repair expenses without compromising on the quality of service.

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Autoshop Solutions

MARCH 21, 2023

Suppose there is a news article about something your shop is doing in the community. How to Improve It There are many options for shop owners to choose from when trying to improve off-site SEO. How to Improve It There are many options for shop owners to choose from when trying to improve off-site SEO.

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AutoSuccess

MARCH 7, 2024

As part of the Babcox Media family, AutoSuccess and Dealer Service have access to articles and videos from an array of publications. Can you describe how that works and how that’s changed the value proposition for shops investing in Hunter equipment? Louis-based company doesn’t do when it comes to wheel service.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

AUGUST 4, 2022

These five steps to creating processes for your auto shop will help turn your business into the well-oiled machine of your dreams! Most shop owners however start, get a few written, maybe a few more partially adopted, and after a brief period… fall back into old habits. There’s a better way to implement processes for your auto shop.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

Marketing for the auto shop professional. Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu The Biggest Mistakes Being Made in Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing Automotive Management , Leadership , Marketing Introduction We’re coming up on June, and I was tasked with writing this article. Let’s get started.

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AutoFix

DECEMBER 12, 2022

As the future comes into focus, it’s time to look back at the last 12 months and reflect on the performance of your auto repair shop. Use that information to decide how to take your shop to the next level. Get it right, and your shop culture will benefit greatly. Did your employees achieve their own career goals?

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Marketing for the auto shop professional. Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu A Complete List of Podcasts for the Automotive Independent Aftermarket I think back to 2002 when I opened my first auto repair shop. I was great at fixing cars but I knew nothing about running a business. But RRR isn’t where it ends.

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RepairSmith

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

This Article Contains: How to Safely Clean Fuel Lines in an Old Car (Step-By-Step) Why Should I Clean Fuel Lines Before Starting an Old Car? Auto repair shops can charge anywhere between $20 and $1,500 for fuel system cleaning or a fuel line (gas line) replacement. Our mobile mechanics can manage these complexities at your convenience.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Back when we had our shop we were figuring out marketing just like many of you are today. We were auto repair shop owners, not marketers. We did radio advertising, we advertised on digital billboards in some local gyms and coffee shops, and we had a booth at the annual “Southern Women’s Show”. Kim did our email marketing.

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Eastwood

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This is typically available in a 75%/25% mixed bottle from most welding supply shops. A narrower lens can also help manage gas flow when welding in an environment with moving air, such as outdoors. Welding steel, including stainless, requires straight argon, but aluminum requires a mix of argon and CO2.

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Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We lost our auto repair shop and went bankrupt. Lessons that built the foundation of what is now Shop Marketing Pros. In this article, I want to talk specifically about failing forward and how it can make you an incredible marketer. Anyone can build a shop and keep a technician or two busy. In 2008, we failed big.

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Auto Profit Masters

JULY 7, 2023

It’s harder than ever to find and hire critical team members, so it’s no surprise that during busy summer months, many shop owners feel like they only way to stay on top of higher car counts is to drop everything else so they can focus on working inside the business as an advisor or technician. All of which means training.

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