AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Hey, auto repair shop owners! Employer Taxes If you have employees (and most repair shops do), you have additional tax responsibilities. With January behind us, it means one thing is coming down the pike: tax season. Keeping your taxes in order is like keeping your shop organized.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 29, 2024

EPISODE: 102 – Should an Auto Repair Shop Use a Local Marketing Company or Marketers Who Specialize in Auto Repair Shops? Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. Which one should you choose?

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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

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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Shop Marketing Pros

JANUARY 15, 2025

Listen in for an honest discussion about navigating the auto repair industry, embracing authenticity, and growing through the challenges of imperfection! App fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Thank you to our friends at RepairPal for providing you this episode.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The do-it-for-me (DIFM) auto repair market is on the verge of significant transformation, with Gen Z poised to play a larger role beginning in 2026. In this report, the group also highlighted striking generational differences in how consumers engage with auto repair services.

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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. Simply signing up to a social media platform for your videos isn’t enough. There are two styles to go with: Long-form and short-form videos. Save your short-form videos for Instagram and TikTok. They were not good.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In addition to fears of sexism, financial transparency is a concern for many women when dealing with auto repairs. One in three women admitted to paying for vehicle repairs without fully understanding the charges, indicating a lack of trust and clarity in the service process.

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Automotive Training Centre

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Sustainability in Auto Repairs Sustainability is a growing concern across industries, and auto repair is no exception. Mechanics are increasingly adopting eco-friendly practices, such as recycling auto parts, using biodegradable cleaning agents, and reducing auto mechanic waste.

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AutoShopOwner

MARCH 5, 2025

Im sharing this blog post because its essential for you, an auto repair shop owner, to understand what this case means for your business. For many auto repair shops, this means reporting information about the beneficial owners, defined as the people in your business who: Exercise substantial control over the company.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

“Carlo and the entire Sil’s team bring unparalleled passion and expertise to the auto repair industry, which has driven their success in the Oakville market for an impressive five decades,” said Costa Haitas, president of The Mufferlman. Sil’s has 10 bays. The deal closed on Feb. The deal closed on Feb.

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Automotive Training Centre

MAY 29, 2024

This position might seem like a distant goal for recent auto mechanic school graduates, but it’s entirely within reach with the right skills, knowledge, and attitude. This role includes managing a team of mechanics, ensuring the quality and efficiency of repairs, and handling customer relations.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 23, 2025

ATC’s experienced instructors help auto mechanic school graduates grasp auto repair topics. This experience and hands-on guidance help students at our auto mechanic school grasp the intricacies of auto repair while learning from real-life scenarios.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

While there are many facets to operating a successful auto repair business, one thing that is common to all is that it needs to be profitable. The fact is that too many auto repair shops struggle financially. Most auto repair shops either have an in-house bookkeeper or an accountant to generate these reports.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Check out this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast where we discuss Doing Video Every Day for a Month to see how consistency pays off. Let’s be real—creating completely original content in 2024 is close to impossible. With so much information already out there, it feels like everything’s been said before. Repurpose it.

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Auto Service World

JUNE 4, 2024

A business owner of any kind, even auto repair shop owners, will view their business as their baby. But a shop coach wants you to let go of that feeling so you can view your shop differently and treat it … The post The mindset you need to have for your shop appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Auto Service World

JULY 2, 2024

An auto repair and service shop needs to be seen as convenient in customers’ minds because it sets the stage for future business, a shop owner and coach explained. Turning away a customer is something all aftermarket shops should be … The post The importance of being convenient appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Automotive Training Centre

JANUARY 8, 2025

At ATC Surrey, we emphasize the importance of product knowledge in our auto parts courses, equipping students with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Effective Problem-Solving: Auto repairs and replacements often require creative solutions.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 23, 2024

While the number of women working in auto repair circles is growing, improvements can still be made to make it more appealing.

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Shop Marketing Pros

DECEMBER 25, 2024

EPISODE: 132 Stolen Leadership And Allowing Your Team To Make Mistakes In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, we explore the concept of “stolen leadership”a fascinating approach to leadership where proactive team members step up and take ownership without waiting for permission.

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Auto Service World

MARCH 22, 2024

As the digital retailer sets its goal of being the … The post Amazon stepping up its mobility game appeared first on Auto Service World. Amazon has its eyes set on mobility as a key growth area and it’s looking to expand what’s possible when moving goods, which could have implications for the automotive aftermarket.

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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.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 13, 2024

And will it work for an auto repair shop? Thank you to RepairPal for sponsoring The Auto Repair Marketing Podcast. People often don’t know what it is, but they know they want it. It’s new, it’s sexy, it’s cool. But what is it? Join Brian as he interviews Mary Ann Pruitt from Mosaic.

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Auto Service World

MAY 24, 2024

average age continues its rise appeared first on Auto Service World. New data puts the number at 12.6 years, up two months from 2023. That’s a generally slower pace of growth compared to recent years and more normalized growth, S&P Global … The post U.S.

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Auto Service World

MAY 29, 2024

Nathan Shipley, executive director of industry analysis in automotive at Circana, showed data from … The post Private label losing its appeal to consumers appeared first on Auto Service World.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MARCH 7, 2025

Finding & Creating Social Media Content to Help Your Customers Know, Like, and Trust You FLACA Accelerate Conference 05/16 & 05/17/2025 Register Now There is no shortage of content to share from an auto repair shop when it comes to helping your customers know you better. Sponsored By: Register Now

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AutoShopOwner

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Marketing Strategies to Attract and Retain Your Ideal Auto Repair Customers By Joe Marconi I had one main objective when I opened my repair shop in the fall of 1980: Acquire customers. You will find that your top-profile customers are the ones who follow your service and repair recommendations. Let me ask you a question.

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Auto Service World

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Lordco Auto Parts has opened its sixth store in Alberta. … The post Where Lordco opened its newest Alberta store appeared first on Auto Service World. The newest one opened its doors last week in Red Deer. Two are located in each of Edmonton and Calgary with a fifth one in Airdrie, just north of Calgary.

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Business Actualization

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

In today’s competitive digital landscape, marketers leverage tools like SEMRush, LocalFalcon, and BizMapIQ to track their auto repair shops' online presence through position-tracking reports. Due to the formatting, narrative elements, and structure, it may not translate well when listened to via transcription or text-to-speech tools.

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Shop Marketing Pros

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

RepairPal will introduce your shop to new customers through repairpal.com, the largest site for auto repair. App fueled specializes in creating custom apps tailored specifically for auto repair businesses. Learn more at RepairPal.com/shops. Are you ready to convert clients to members? Build client loyalty.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 14, 2025

This sense of purpose defines Maidens Family Auto Care in Barrie, Ontario, owned by Craig and Heather Maidens. More than a trusted destination for auto repairs, their shop is a testament to the strength of family values, customer dedication and community involvement. Weve lived on both sides of it, Craig explained.

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Auto Service World

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The show is presented by the New Car … The post Vancouver auto show to finally make its return appeared first on Auto Service World. The show will return to the Vancouver Convention Centre (VCC). Tickets to the show were released in late November.

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Business Actualization

AUGUST 27, 2024

Community involvement isn't just about giving back; it's a powerful strategy for building a successful auto repair shop. By actively participating in local events and charitable activities, your business becomes more than just a service provider—it becomes a trusted and valued member of the community.

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

He has his own auto repair shop but keeps having technicians reaching out to him asking if hes hiring. Image credit: Depositphotos.com The post How video can help you attract talent appeared first on Auto Service World. Chris Enright is a one-man operation. And it truly matters. So it’s a huge benefit for hiring for sure.

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Auto Service World

APRIL 10, 2024

Held Apirl 3-4, the Coliseum portion saw suppliers from hard parts to recreational … The post Here’s how Lordco celebrated 50 years at its trade show appeared first on Auto Service World. Lordco marked a major milestone at its annual trade show.

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