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A Comprehensive Auto Body Shop Quality Control Checklist

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This creates a stronger reputation for your auto repair shop with customers and insurers. Check off every necessary repair procedure to: Meet or exceed manufacturer’s guidelines Make structural integrity checks that a tech could easily overlook, like welding and structural repairs. Let’s look at the problem and some remedies.

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Revamping Auto Tech Retention: Strategies for Success

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From health insurance to unique perks like gym memberships or even that coveted four-wheeler for weekend adventures, it’s about discovering what makes your team tick and making it happen. In wrapping up, transforming your shop into a tech haven isn’t rocket science. The Benefits Bonanza Now, onto perks. We can do better.

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The Secret to Solving the Auto Tech Shortage

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Starting techs should make $25 to $35 an hour or $50,000 to $70,000 per year. And your veteran A techs? So, use $10 of your labor rate increase to increase wages and make it financially appealing to join the industry. Bump them up to at least $45 to $65 an hour or $90,000 to $130,000 annually.