Business Actualization

AUGUST 5, 2024

Transparency is crucial in marketing, as it is in the auto repair industry. With over 24 years of experience in digital marketing for auto repair shops and over 30 years of automotive business experience, our perspective is unmatched in our space.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Whether you’re just starting or looking to fine-tune your skills, several apps are designed to help you study more efficiently, practice more effectively, and become more knowledgeable in automotive repair. In this post, we’ll explore three of the most useful apps for students in auto mechanic training.

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Automotive Training Centre

JULY 5, 2023

Retail Automotive Repair Facilities Retail automotive repair facilities, commonly known as independent repair shops, offer a different work environment compared to dealerships. After completing auto mechanic training, commercial auto repair shop professions are highly sought after.

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Business Actualization

MARCH 19, 2024

In today's competitive automotive service industry, auto repair shops constantly seek innovative ways to attract new customers and enhance their online visibility. While Google Ads has been a predominant choice for many, Bing Ads has emerged as a powerful and complementary platform to expand your marketing efforts.

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The common MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding is often favored for its speed and adaptability to various materials, making it particularly suitable for automotive repairs. Moreover, from the perspective of auto repair shops and employers, hiring a mechanic who can also weld is akin to acquiring a two-in-one asset.

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Girls Auto Clinic

MARCH 28, 2024

On March 28th, these bright third-grade young ladies, who are students at Butler Elementary, embarked on a journey into the world of automotive repair and innovation. Girls Scouts Field Trip to Girls Auto Clinic The excitement was palpable as the girls stepped into our repair center. The girls loved this part the most!

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Automotive Training Centre

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

If auto mechanics are the lifeblood of the automotive repair industry, service advisors are its beating heart. In addition to acting as the bridge between customers and the service team at auto repair shops, service advisors are responsible for many other tasks that, quite literally, can make or break the business.

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Automotive Training Centre

JUNE 4, 2024

Exploring the Role of a Shop Manager One of the most exciting career paths for our auto mechanic training program graduates is stepping into a shop manager role. As a shop manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of an automotive repair shop, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 27, 2024

You’ve completed your service advisor training and are ready to embark on a rewarding career in the automotive industry. While service advisor training equips you for specific roles within the automotive industry, its transferable skills can lead you down unexpected paths.

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AutoSuccess

JANUARY 31, 2025

This collaboration brings significant benefits to consumers, insurance carriers and auto repair shops alike by enhancing the way policyholders care for their vehicles. This partnership strengthens our mission to bring transparency and reliability to the automotive repair industry.”

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Bolt on Technology

JUNE 4, 2024

Let's face it, when you're an auto repair shop owner, your reputation is everything. Think about it — you're asking customers to hand over the keys to one of their most valuable possessions and trust you with getting their vehicle back into tip-top shape.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

AUGUST 29, 2023

Often the accounts payable subledger is part of the Auto Repair Shop Software system and is sometimes referred to as the ‘Vendor Invoicing System’. Operational Systems – For an Auto Repair Shop – the operational system is often referred to as ‘Auto Repair Shop Software’.

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Solera

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Mobile mechanic software provides automotive repair technicians with an innovative approach to traditional diagnostic and repair processes. This software effectively shortens the distance between three critical points: auto repair technicians, customer vehicles, and the information necessary to fast-track diagnoses and repairs.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JULY 25, 2023

In order to be efficient in managing vehicles through the repair process – focus must be maintained on parts and each related status must be visible to shop personnel. The Auto Repair Shop Software must automatically allow for visibility of the repair order status as it relates to parts.

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Automotive Management Network

JULY 13, 2023

From strategic planning to streamlined operations, get ready to shift gears and drive your auto repair shop to unparalleled success. Automotive business coaching specializes in helping entrepreneurs and business owners optimize their operations, maximize their potential, and achieve their goals. Let’s dive in!

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The current economic environment presents significant challenges for the automotive repair industry. Auto repair shop owners must be very diligent in managing their way through this. The post Government Policy and its Impact on the Automotive Repair Industry appeared first on FastTrak.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

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. In this article, I’m listing out every serious podcast I know of that’s related to the automotive independent aftermarket.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JUNE 17, 2020

This week’s blog is all about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and, while there is a plethora of information on the subject, we will focus exclusively on the top 5 SEO tips for auto repair shops. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed or just not sure where to start in making sure your shop’s SEO is tip-top, this is for you!

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Solera

JUNE 25, 2024

Without a mechanic labor time guide, determining how much you’ll charge for individual automotive repairs can feel like a guessing game. Yet much more goes into determining labor time for various repair jobs than just experience. Yet much more goes into determining labor time for various repair jobs than just experience.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

OCTOBER 3, 2023

At the time there are several significant factors that present challenges to the automotive repair industry. Government policy, inflationary pressures and the United Auto Workers Union Strike together create a difficult environment for auto repair shops: Government Policy – This writing is not intended to be political.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JULY 22, 2022

Everyone who attended walked away with some great ideas to help their automotive business. We’re focusing on why you should be using it, how you should use it, and when you should use it for your automotive repair shop. Yes, especially when it comes to marketing your auto repair shop!

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 27, 2023

The Auto Repair Shop Software being used should prompt the service advisor to do this. Explain the Inspection Process – It’s always better to make it clear that there may be additional repairs required so the customer is not shocked when they find out about them.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 2, 2023

Customer reviews are an extremely important factor in automotive repair business success. They should be considered an integral part of any serious marketing effort in automotive repair. Encourage Customers to Post Reviews – The more positive reviews your shop has the better.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 14, 2024

EPISODE: 113 – Marketing Lingo & Misconceptions Are you an auto repair shop owner looking to demystify the world of marketing jargon and take your business to the next level? Understanding Bounce Rate (00:21:41) Definition of bounce rate and its implications for website performance in the auto repair industry.

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BA Auto Care

JUNE 30, 2023

Founded in 1978 as British American Auto Care by England native Brian England, the auto repair shop quickly established its reputation for quality auto repair backed by 5-Star customer service. Impressed with what they heard, the couple moved to the United States in 1972.

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DRIVE

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Creating a Path to Success As the automotive repair industry evolves, so does the demand for skilled shop owners who are equipped with the knowledge to run not only a successful shop but a scalable business. Our workshops empower our clients to really have judgment over conditions in their shop.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

AUGUST 28, 2023

The primary statements are: Balance Sheet – This financial statement reports an auto repair shop’s assets and liabilities at a specific point in time. The post Automotive Repair Shop Financial Statements appeared first on FastTrak. This is calculated by dividing the total liabilities by total assets.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 3, 2023

The foundation of automotive repair shop marketing is the shop website. Anything that will make the customer more comfortable when visiting your shop should be communicated. The post The Optimal Automotive Repair Shop Website appeared first on FastTrak. Further, it should be easily found.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The impact of inflation on the automotive repair industry results from a number of factors. The impacts of inflation on an automotive repair business are numerous and together they present a challenge that can only be dealt with through diligent and effective business management.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 2, 2023

If the shop sponsors a sports team or participates in any type of community event such as a foot race or walk for a charitable cause these should be posted on social media. The post Automotive Repair Shop Marketing Through Social Media appeared first on FastTrak. The posting is the advertising.

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Shop Marketing Pros

AUGUST 21, 2024

EPISODE: 114 – Tapping Into Local Organizations For Business Help Want to unlock new opportunities for your auto repair shop? Marketing Opportunities through Events (00:11:15) Encouragement to participate in local events to promote businesses, even if they seem unrelated to automotive repair.

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Autoshop Solutions

AUGUST 1, 2023

Through our partnership, Autoshop Solutions has launched an ROI integration tool that pulls specifics into Autoshop Solutions’ dashboard, matching marketing data with the repair orders from the Shop-Ware SMS. It can also exhibit the total number of calls a shop receives along with new customers.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It can be difficult to retain employees, let alone attract the unicorns every shop craves and needs to be the best in the business. If you want to be a top 1% shop, here’s a way to start. Gamify Shop Goals 5. Keeps the team up to date on emerging automotive technologies. Cross-Training 2. Peer-Led Training Sessions 3.

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Lankar

MARCH 16, 2020

Do you really need a management software to run you auto repair shop? A “no”, if you want to run your auto repair shop inefficiently, unproductively and chaotically. It’s a “yes”, if you want to run your shop more efficiently, smartly, smoothly – and most importantly profitably. An auto shop [.]

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It is a fabulous time to be part of the general automotive repair industry, says the team at PartsTech. years, the highest ever, and the United States auto repair industry is projected to be valued at $250 billion by 2033*. The company surveyed 618 general auto repair shops across the United States.

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Autoshop Solutions

APRIL 16, 2024

“From the beginning of the onboarding and until now, I’ve been very pleased and happy with the results I’ve seen,” said Coty Van Lannen, VL Auto Repair shop owner. ” VL Auto Repair is an auto repair shop located in Appleton, WI.

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AutoFix

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In the world of automotive repair, where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, it is crucial for independent auto repair shop owners to stay ahead of the curve. This ensures that apprentices receive a comprehensive education, touching upon all facets of modern automotive repair.

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