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Aftermarket faces challenges as market softens

Auto Service World

A forecast from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants highlighted a potential future shift in demand for aftermarket services as fewer vehicles enter the critical years for parts replacement and maintenance, underscoring the need for the industry to adapt as Canada’s vehicle landscape changes.

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7 Essential Skills for Tomorrow’s Auto Repair Professionals

Auto Service World

Image by pexels Auto repair isn’t what it used to be. Read on and discover the seven essential skills for tomorrow’s auto repair professionals. This skill allows for precise identification of issues without unnecessary part replacements or trial-and-error methods.

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How to Delegate Tasks Effectively Auto Mechanic School

CATI

Understanding the Importance of Delegation in Automotive Work Auto repair and maintenance often involve multiple tasks, from diagnostics and parts replacement to test driving and customer reporting. Trying to take on everything yourself can lead to delays, miscommunication, and costly mistakes.

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Top 5 SEO Tips for Auto Repair Shops

Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

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. Top 5 SEO Tips for Auto Repair Shops #1 – A GREAT WEBSITE Your website is the foundation to any terms you optimize for search engines.

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How Much Does A Transmission Replacement Cost in 2025?

RepairSmith

Factors Affecting Cost Besides the replacement part and labor cost, other factors that can affect your total auto repair bill include: Vehicle make and model: Luxury and high-performance car models often require advanced technology and custom replacement parts, increasing repair costs. Whats more?

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Suspension Replacement Cost & Key Warning Signs to Watch

RepairSmith

However, the price can be much lower if you replace individual damaged components instead of the whole system. Cant drive to an auto shop? AutoNation Mobile Service will bring mobile auto repair and maintenance services to your driveway whether you need a control arm or struts replacement.

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Run a Shop Smoother with Automotive Labor Times Guides

Autoflow

Not only do they create bang-on estimates, they monitor and track progress of a repair and avoid costly duplication. In short, they ensure you use all the talents and resources in your auto repair shop. Of course, those times may vary depending on the technician’s experience or parts availability.