The Mechanic Doctor

OCTOBER 17, 2023

From digital diagnostic tools that can instantly pinpoint an engine malfunction to advanced ELD fleet management systems, the modern mechanic’s toolbox is undergoing a revolutionary upgrade. Understanding ELD Fleet Management ELDs monitor, record, and manage various aspects of fleet operations. Evolution is inevitable.

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Automotive Management Network

JULY 1, 2021

Shop owners should understand that every dollar that they invest in specialty tools like diagnostic tools is not only an investment in their shops, it’s an investment in their techs. When techs feel like they are going more and more into debt just to work for a shop, what’s the incentive to stay? We would love to hear from you.

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Automotive Management Network

MAY 31, 2021

This is very useful data for managing scheduling as well. Good techs are in short supply , so continuous recruitment is a wise policy. Your shop manager should be trying to find good prospects within the community as well as building connections with local schools and training programs.

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Eastwood

AUGUST 10, 2024

A tech tip from one of our former product managers was to grate a little bit of white buffing compound into the bowl before polishing with the Dri Shine (ground corncob) media. If you can’t find some of your small parts among the media, run a strong magnet through the bowl to find them.

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AutoInc.

APRIL 8, 2024

Technicians turned shop owners will realize the value of management training, mentoring, and coaching. Remember how you were as a tech on your first day of your first job. Achievers like to keep up with the industry. The best investment you will make is in yourself. No one can take what you learn and apply away from you.

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Tomorrow's Technician

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Why Alejandra was nominated: Alejandra nominated herself for the Techs Rock Awards. She writes, “Thank you for… the opportunity to represent the true spirit of a tech that rocks!” My manager and colleagues often use me as an example and motivation for new employees and entrusted me with training responsibilities.

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Autoflow

JULY 10, 2023

Every minute that a tech spends under the hood or a hoist boosts your profitability. Every time a tech finishes a work order a few minutes earlier, they can tackle the next car. When you think of a tech working well, it doesn’t mean fast and furious. Why look anywhere else when you get great customer service at a great rate?

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Eastwood

OCTOBER 3, 2023

For many, that means applying to a university, a community college, or a tech school to continue their education with a specific career goal in mind. This was one of the reasons I was excited to hire a McPherson grad to manage one of our shops.

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Autoflow

MAY 22, 2023

For years, managing an auto repair shop meant doing vehicle inspection reports based on paper checklists. Managing an auto repair shop on paper When you rely on paper, your shop runs less efficiently, communicates less clearly and misses out on opportunities to grow. Now, techs can move onto the next car and generate more profit.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Are you using your CRM and shop management software to its fullest? You need to become an expert at diagnosing your business just like a tech diagnosing a car. If you were a tech and were good at diagnosing cars, this won’t be a problem for you because you understand deductive reasoning. Do you give back? Are you doing DVIs?

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AutoFix

APRIL 9, 2024

In wrapping up, transforming your shop into a tech haven isn’t rocket science. Let’s roll up our sleeves and make our shops the dream destinations for top-tier techs. From day one, we need to do a better job of highlighting growth opportunities and making them feel like an integral part of the team.

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Auto Profit Masters

MAY 9, 2023

Maybe it’s an A-Tech who can fix anything but who refuses to follow the rules. In turn, that means you can now focus on measurement, management, teaching, and training. Be Honest With Yourself The first step to creating this lasting, winning culture is to get honest with yourself about what’s broken.

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The Mechanic Doctor

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast looking to experiment with circuit boards or a seasoned professional driving innovation, the process of soldering components onto a printed circuit board (PCB) is a critical step. This adaptability ensures that companies can efficiently manage rapid changes in product portfolios without disruptions.

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Autoflow

MAY 8, 2023

Auto shops can grow while managing the extra stress, risk of human error and keeping that personal touch with customers. Comparatively, digital vehicle inspection software allows a tech to take photos and videos of the car on the hoist. If the driver wasn’t car-savvy, it could take several minutes to show the value of a repair.

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AutoSuccess

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Presently, we have three generations of dealers, managers and salespeople in action. Transactional” salespeople and managers employed fast techniques, becoming adept manipulators. Managers claimed undue credit for this unprecedented success, stoking their egos. We reside in a tech-dependent world. Then came COVID-19.

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AutoFix

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

To do that effectively, we partner with many like-minded individuals interested in improving the industry, like The Coalition of Automotive Management Professionals (CAMP). Starting techs should make $25 to $35 an hour or $50,000 to $70,000 per year. And your veteran A techs?

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Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 9, 2023

Watch a 6 min demo video Schedule a discovery call menu The Biggest Mistakes Being Made in Your Auto Repair Shop Marketing Automotive Management , Leadership , Marketing Introduction We’re coming up on June, and I was tasked with writing this article. Like most, I was a tech before becoming a shop owner. Put a stack of R.O.s

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Autoflow

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

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. This creates a stronger reputation for your auto repair shop with customers and insurers.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 30, 2024

The N54 has a particularly complex system of plumbing to manage all of this charge air ( Figure 2 ). The engine-management system uses vacuum-controlled wastegate valves to control the boost pressure based on engine speed and load. Once boost pressure has reached its desired level, the wastegate valve will begin to open.

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