Shop Marketing Pros

JUNE 5, 2024

EPISODE: 103 – Promotional Products for Auto Repair Shops Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Really looking for a company to display at our trade shows. How can we make this process of selecting/buying promo products easy? Any promo product pet peeves you have? Last words….

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Why Video Is a Must for Auto Repair Shop Marketing Traditional marketing—flyers, ads, and even social media posts—can only take you so far. That trust is the cornerstone of every successful auto repair shop. Take a look at shops like Dave’s Auto Center, Royalty Auto Service, or Enright Automotive.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 30, 2024

After completing auto repair training, mastering damage analysis is essential for providing accurate estimates and ensuring effective repairs, making you a more reliable and knowledgeable professional. This blog post highlights four essential damage analysis best practices to remember after your auto repair training.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 8, 2025

Effective Problem-Solving: Auto repairs and replacements often require creative solutions. In our automotive training program, youll learn: Automotive Systems : Understanding the functions and compatibility of various automotive components. Are you looking for comprehensive automotive training ?

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Marketing for the auto shop professional. 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. I was great at fixing cars but I knew nothing about running a business.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, environmental concerns, and shifting consumer preferences. Staying updated on these changes is crucial for aspiring auto mechanic s to thrive in this dynamic field. Here are seven trends shaping the auto mechanic industry in 2025.

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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

JANUARY 26, 2024

The automotive industry has rapidly transformed in recent years, with high-tech cars becoming the norm. As cars become more sophisticated, the traditional role of an auto mechanic is evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Keep reading for some key examples of technological advancements in the automotive industry.

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Automotive Training Centre

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

When you step into the shop after graduating from auto mechanic school , your number-one priority is safety for yourself and your clients. The auto repair industry is evolving; technology is critical in creating safer, more efficient work environments. Do you want to become a mechanic ? Contact ATC Toronto for more information.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2025

He shared how his decades-long career in the automotive industry shaped his teaching. ATC’s experienced instructors help auto mechanic school graduates grasp auto repair topics. Our automotive school combines the knowledge of expert instructors with a robust curriculum.

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Business Actualization

AUGUST 5, 2024

Transparency is a cornerstone of trust in any relationship, particularly in the auto repair industry, where customers often feel vulnerable due to a lack of technical knowledge. Digital Vehicle Inspections One of the most effective ways auto repair shops can demonstrate transparency is through digital vehicle inspections.

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Automotive Training Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2023

If you’re wondering what it will take to get started, look no further than the Professional Automotive Detailing Certificate. Keep reading to learn about this qualification, what it might be like to earn it, and how it will help you advance your auto detailing career. Who Wants to Earn a Professional Auto Detailing Certificate?

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 10, 2024

An Automotive Service Advisor is often the first point of contact between customers and auto repair shops. In many ways, automotive service advisors represent the face of the auto repair business that employs them. In the automotive industry, trust is a critical factor in customer relationships.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 6, 2023

If you’re searching for a career path that combines both interests in a rewarding, secure position, look no further than the automotive service advisor role. What Do Automotive Service Advisors Do? So, is automotive service advisor a good career for you? What Skills Should a Good Automotive Service Advisor Possess?

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

From leveraging Spring Car Care Month to hosting car care clinics, youll uncover creative ways to educate customers, build trust, and grow your auto repair shop. Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Dont miss this chance to fill your bays and grow your Shop! Build client loyalty.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Auto repair and marketing experts observed that the right kind of content needs to be on the right platform. These can be videos where a shop goes in-depth, said Brian Walker, owner and CEO of Shop Marketing Pros, at the Midwest Auto Care Alliance’s Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo in Kansas City.

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Shop Marketing Pros

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We just came through the summer months and most auto repair shops seemed to do pretty well. There are good months in auto repair and bad months. C’mon… everybody knows no one is thinking about auto repair! There are only bad months in auto repair! Does it represent your auto repair shop well?

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Service Advisors are like PR professionals in the automotive industry. This public-facing position requires the skill and organizational acumen to direct workflow in the auto repair shop while ensuring a harmonious relationship not only between customers and technicians but also between colleagues in the workshop or dealership.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 8, 2025

While there was a modest increase in employment in the automotive sector as a whole, performance varies across different sectors. But it was good new for those in the aftermarket, according to DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, including setting new records. Automobile dealers, the largest segment of automotive employment, saw a 2.4%

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Auto Service World

MAY 14, 2024

The automotive aftermarket is sitting on the sidelines as the electric vehicle transition takes place The post <span style=color:#ff0000>Commentary:</span> The Canadian automotive aftermarket needs to plug in appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The automotive detailing business is highly competitive, and for independent auto detailers, standing out and attracting a loyal customer base is essential for success. Marketing is an ongoing process, essential for success after automotive school. Are you considering enrolling in our automotive school ?

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Auto Service World

APRIL 18, 2024

Automotive bearings are an essential component in the functioning of nearly every type of vehicle. This article will explain … The post Automotive Bearings: A Simple Guide appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 11, 2024

Revised KW V3 Classic Dampers for Porsche 911 (F Body) are now available for all engine variants and model years from KW Automotive. Furthermore, original … The post Porsche dampers from KW Automotive appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 25, 2024

In recent years, advancements in automotive technology have significantly improved safety measures aimed at preventing car accidents.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Rather than trying to rely on young people developing a passion for automotive repair on their own, explain to them—and their parents—that a career in the trade is viable and stable while showing them just how they can be successful. He offered a blueprint to show that there’s a viable, structured career path in auto care.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 24, 2024

Inflation may be waning, but evolving pricing strategies will keep competitors on edge The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Automotive parts price trends appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

MARCH 4, 2025

At our auto mechanic school , we prioritize your career success by offering expert instruction, valuable hands-on experience, and a network of industry connections that help you launch a rewarding career in automotive repair. Our auto mechanic school offers intense, practical training sessions.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Vehicle technology is advancing rapidly, creating new challenges for automotive repair and maintenance, particularly in cybersecurity and access to essential diagnostic information, industry experts said at a recent conference.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 18, 2023

EnerSys is now offering customers the first-ever Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) power solution for automotive auxiliary applications with the Odyssey ODS-AGM14 battery.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

A third of aftermarket automotive service professionals still rely on manual processes to manage spare parts, limiting their ability to meet customer demands and optimize supply chains effectively, a recent report found.

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Auto Service World

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Read this month’s spotlight on Pragati Upadhyay The post <span style=color:#ff0000>YPA Spotlight:</span> Finding her place in the automotive aftermarket industry appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JULY 30, 2024

Jake Fehr of Winkler, Manitoba, has been named the 2024 Auto Value Technician of the Year during a celebration of automotive expertise and dedication.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 20, 2024

The automotive industry stands on the brink of a revolution, with two distinct manufacturing technologies at its core: 3D printing and injection molding.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The use of advanced technology is becoming essential for the tire and automotive service industry, according to a new survey by Anyline, a provider of AI-powered mobile data capture tools. automotive at Anyline.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 12, 2025

RepairPal is the key that unlocks more business for your repair shop. Its a CRM designed for auto repair shops with tools like segmentation, reminders, and even a call center. Military Appreciation Month (00:03:39) Encouraging auto repair shops to give back to military personnel throughout May.

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AutoShopOwner

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Two weeks ago I was the Elite Fly with the Eagles, a three days event where I and and another Elite business coach, present topics and hold discussions on how to operate and grow your auto repair shops. A common concern from many of the shop owners and managers attending the part quality.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 17, 2024

If you want better team dynamics, the styles you may have been raised with when coming up as a technician wont help you achieve that, said Murray Voth, an automotive aftermarket consultant and coach with RPM Training. We use fear. We use intimidation. Because thats what we were taught, he said, recalling past practices.

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