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Make It Your Own

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 064 – Make It Your Own In 2023 content is still king, but it’s hard to create content that hasn’t already been done by someone else. This keeps a lot of people from creating content. But different people are attracted to different people, and they say the same things in different ways. Maybe you are the person who can get through to someone with your own way of saying something or doing show-and-tell.

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6 Common Financial Statement Issues In Auto Shops (And How To Fix Them!)

AutoShopOwner

As an auto shop owner, one of the most important aspects of managing your business and ensuring it is profitable is effectively organizing and analyzing financial statements in order to make sound decisions for your shop and employees. As an accountant for auto shop owners, I often see financial statement issues arise that cause frustration, overwhelm, and discrepancies in a shop’s finances.

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Drunk driver calls 911 to report wrong-way driver, not realizing it's him

Autoblog: Car News

Filed under: Weird Car News Continue reading Drunk driver calls 911 to report wrong-way driver, not realizing it's him Drunk driver calls 911 to report wrong-way driver, not realizing it's him originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 6 Sep 2023 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Great Business Advice From Roy H. Williams

AutoShopOwner

About 15 years ago I hired Roy H. Williams as my marketing guru. Because his teachings are not industry-specific, I thought it would be good for me to get business advice from someone who is NOT automotive. I learned a lot. In late 2008, I was trying to select the best location for my shop. I ran across this golden bit of advice and put it to work, making my gross revenue more than double.

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Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug, Has To Fire At The Proper Time

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug, Has To Fire At The Proper Time Danny's Engineportal Your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel, at exactly the right time. But, what happens if, the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. Consequently, the fuel-and-air mixture, will not be burned [.

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Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference

AutoShopOwner

They say everything costs more these days. I found more evidence of this when looking at Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference registration fee of $999. Wow. Add in airfare, hotel, etc. and this event for even just ONE person in a shop will be at least $2K, if not more. Although I'm sure the event will be worth it, to me it simply drives up training costs that needs to be calculated into a shop's pricing structure.

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Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug, Has To Fire At The Proper Time

Danny’s Engineportal

Danny's Engineportal - Helping Solve Automotive Engine Problems Danny Bender Ignition Timing – The Spark Plug, Has To Fire At The Proper Time Danny's Engineportal Your engine needs proper ignition timing, to ignite the fuel, at exactly the right time. But, what happens if, the ignition system fires, at the wrong time. Consequently, the fuel-and-air mixture, will not be burned [.

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The Case for Apprenticeships: Investing in Tomorrow’s Technicians Today

AutoFix

In the world of automotive repair, where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it is crucial for independent auto repair shop owners to stay ahead of the curve. But how do you ensure that your business remains competitive, especially when facing a persistent shortage of skilled technicians? The answer might just be closer than you think: establishing an apprenticeship program for your technicians.

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SureTrack Real Fix: VW Pressure Points

Mitchell 1

A SureTrack community member experienced difficulty solving a 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, with code P0087. Fellow community members provided guidance to detect where the fault might lie. In this blog, uncover the tests performed to identify the ultimate culprit of the applied pressure points causing the VW to misfire, idle and die. The post SureTrack Real Fix: VW Pressure Points appeared first on Mitchell 1 ShopConnection.

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Volkswagen 2024 ID.4 EV: What’s New?

Automotive Fleet

Outfitted with an upgraded 82 kWh battery, the ID.4 electric compact SUV will be available in three trim levels, with the price to be revealed close to its launch date.

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Auto Repair Industry Podcast List

Shop Marketing Pros

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. I thought coaches were only for athletes, and what the heck is a 20 Group?

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2024 Jeep Compass: What's New?

Automotive Fleet

The 2024 Jeep Compass comes with all the features provided by the previous model, along with some updated chassis features and more advanced safety features.

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Data Intelligence for Long-Term Strategic Planning

Automotive Fleet

Do you struggle to sift through the digital data storm coming from an array of sensors, GPS devices, telematics systems, and onboard computers? The webinar, “Maximize Your Data for Long-Term Planning” will take you on one company's journey to filter out the noise and utilize its data more effectively.

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Recovering Fleet Sales Outpace Retail Sector

Automotive Fleet

U.S. fleet sales for August were strong and reached levels for the month not seen since 2019.

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