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How much auto repair employment has grown

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Employment levels in the auto repair sector are higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to data from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.

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How soon Gen Z will impact the aftermarket

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The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. In 2013, Baby Boomers accounted for approximately 33 per cent of the DIFM volume, but by 2023, their share had declined to 23 per cent.

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Auto Repair Industry Podcast List

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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. As I write this in August 2023, Remarkable Results Radio has published over 1,425 episodes. After those 3 podcasts are the rest.

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The vehicles Canadians preferred in 2023

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AutoTrader recently released insights into Canadian vehicle shopper preferences for 2023. The Top Searched Vehicles list on AutoTrader for 2023 showed … The post The vehicles Canadians preferred in 2023 appeared first on Auto Service World.

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The 2023 Jobber of the Year Winner

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Jobber News is proud to announce Chieftain Auto Parts in Prince George, British Columbia as the 2023 Jobber of the Year. They took over from their … The post The 2023 Jobber of the Year Winner appeared first on Auto Service World. The store is owned by the brother-and-sister team of Jayne Kelly and Trevor Heinze.

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The 2023 Shop of the Year winner is…

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CARS magazine is proud to announce the Shop of the Year 2023 winner: Art Turney’s Garage.

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How To Market Around The Slow Times In Auto Repair

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As I write this, it’s October 2023. We just came through the summer months and most auto repair shops seemed to do pretty well. In August 2023, we had more clients than ever touting record months. There are good months in auto repair and bad months. There are only bad months in auto repair!