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Is it Harder or Easier to Start an Auto Repair Shop these days?

AutoShopOwner

I was a tech on a Friday at a Ford Dealer, and a Shop Owner the following Monday. With all the available business training, online resources, consulting services, and coaching companies, is it easier today to start your own business? Like so many from my generation, I was a technician-turned shop owner. Is it an easy process?

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Revolutionizing Fleet Care: A Mechanic’s Guide to Modern Tools

The Mechanic Doctor

Hybrid Skill Sets: Tomorrow’s mechanic will be a blend of the traditional wrench-wielding expert and a tech-savvy professional. Continuous Learners: As tools and vehicles become smarter, mechanics will need to be on a perpetual learning curve, updating their skills to stay relevant.