Girls Auto Clinic

AUGUST 29, 2024

Gone are the days of the $50 oil change—now, it’s more like $100. From November 2013 to November 2023, motor vehicle maintenance and repair costs increased by 4.1% Have you noticed how maintenance and repair costs have jumped nearly 20% in just the last two years? Why is this happening ? Let’s talk numbers.

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Girls Auto Clinic

JULY 25, 2022

No more up-charges or up-sells at your oil changes. Inflation, supply chain irregularities, and rising oil prices have increased the cost of maintenance on cars and trucks. Because of these economic issues, we recently had to increase the price of our oil changes. Save money and treat your car well.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

For our project, my team will perform oil changes. Our labor will be free, and the oil will be free thanks to the sponsor of my automotive class at Ben Davis (High School). The only thing our client will have to purchase will be an oil filter. He earned three of these certifications in 2023 alone.

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Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The next batch of vehicles to make the change were new platforms starting with a clean sheet of paper. For 2023, most OEMs have made the switch on the majority of their vehicle platforms, but there are a few small exceptions. All in all, the industry-wide change to R-1234yf was completed well before the 2021 deadline.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 14, 2025

Power said dealers have actually lost ground in some areas, noting the average number of days customers must wait for an appointment is longer than it was from 2018 to 2022 and is only slightly better than in 2023 and 2024. That phenomenon proves true across all service types oil changes, repair, tires and brakes.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

As I write this in August 2023, Remarkable Results Radio has published over 1,425 episodes. Are you tired of trying to attract new clients by offering cheap oil changes only to never see them again? Every show covers all topics in the auto repair space, and Carm has undoubtedly become the voice of the aftermarket.

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AutoSuccess

AUGUST 12, 2024

with the time it takes for a car to sell having gone from 25 days in inventory at the beginning of 2023 to 72 days in inventory just over a year later. This is also noteworthy since traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, which began in 2023 at 34 days in inventory to turn, went to 52 days in inventory to turn in the same time period.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As I write this, it’s October 2023. In August 2023, we had more clients than ever touting record months. 2021: October $25,000 November $24,000 December $18,000 2022: October $40,000 November: $37,000 December: $31,000 2023: October $64,000 November: TBD December: TBD If you look at these numbers, you’re having great growth.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Once at 82 per cent at the start of 2023, ICE vehicles made up 75 per cent in Q2 2024 — still a dominant number but one that is trending down. An oil change was never just an oil change. And now it’s not because you’re not getting your oil changed. An oil change was never just an oil change.

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Autoblog: Repairs

AUGUST 19, 2024

Pricing for the four remaining trims including the $1,140 destination charge, and the differences from 2023, are: S: $28,140 ($630) SV: $28,570 ($260) SR: $29,970 ($260) SL: $34,470 ($260) Getting all-wheel drive on the SV, SR, and SL grades adds $1,500 to the price. That leaves the 2.5-liter

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

of new vehicles sold in 2023 in the US were electric. In older engines, the Restore & Protect Motor Oil will also remove deposits left by other oils from previous oil changes while protecting the engine from harmful deposits for years to come. We (Valvoline) were the first motor oil.

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RepairSmith

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Old or Low Battery Whether driving the 2023 GMC Sierra or any other GMC vehicle, your car won’t start without a battery. Low Oil Pressure If it’s been a while since you’ve had an oil change , low oil pressure could cause an illuminated check engine light. What to Do if Your GMC Check Engine Light Turns On?

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The company’s focus on people – its teammates, customers and community – is why Black’s Tire & Auto Service has been named Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop Winner. Click here to watch us surprise Black’s that they are Tire Review’s 2023 Top Shop winner. Building the Black’s Brand The Black’s story begins with its founder, W.

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AutoInc.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Meet the Apprentice: Kimberly Gonzalez Among the standout students in an apprenticeship program that Benavidez has coordinated since 2023 is Kimberly Gonzalez, who has shown exceptional promise in the automotive field. With her hard work ethic, professionalism and ambition, Vocio offered her a permanent position.

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

In direct mail, you’re promoting an oil change special. Are you tired of trying to attract new clients by offering cheap oil changes only to never see them again? The problem comes when these are treated independently from your other marketing efforts. On Facebook, you’re promoting tires and alignments.

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Auto Remarketing

MARCH 6, 2025

Its not oil changes. of replacement tires in 2023. But if they leave your dealership after an oil change, mileage service, or a new part and then drive across the street to an aftermarket tire shop, you are missing out on thousands on just that one customer visit. Tires have become the new oil change.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 18, 2025

In 2023, the average price of an EV fell by over $14,000 from the previous year. Similarly, ICE vehicles demand regular oil changes. In 2023, the EV repair claims frequency increased by nearly 2% in the US and 2.86% in Canada. Upfront Costs Yes, EVs have higher sticker prices. They also require spark plug replacements.

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RepairSmith

MARCH 5, 2025

The Toyota Tacoma has been one of the best selling midsize trucks in America, and the 3rd Generation Tacoma (2016-2023) was no exception. We are also your local source for Toyota Tacoma maintenance , making oil changes, tire rotations, and fluid flushes more convenient than ever before.

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