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

JUNE 27, 2023

Communicating with the customer is paramount to success in providing automotive repair services. Throughout the automotive repair cycle – the interaction with the customer defines the customer experience and thus the quality of service. As the repairs progress – stay in touch with the customer.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JUNE 27, 2023

Following are areas that can be explored at the initial point of contact: Offer Previously Recommended Services – At the point of contact (quote, appointment or check-in) previously recommended services should be reviewed with the customer. The Auto Repair Shop Software being used should prompt the service advisor to do this.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

JULY 26, 2023

Each stage of the repair process should be recognized as being ready to start, in progress or complete. Automated visibility of these statuses should be provided by the Auto Repair Shop Management software. Repair – The repair work needed should be started when the inspection and diagnosis steps are complete.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

O2 Investment Partners revealed that Straightaway Tire & Auto , an independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has retained John Wafler and Jason Servidio to drive platform-wide internal training initiatives. Wafler will oversee all area manager and general manager training.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

O2 Investment Partners revealed that Straightaway Tire & Auto , an independent, full-service aftermarket automotive repair and service platform, has retained John Wafler and Jason Servidio to drive platform-wide internal training initiatives. Wafler will oversee all area manager and general manager training.

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Shop Marketing Pros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The podcast interviews successful automotive aftermarket service professional entrepreneurs to discover their business success stories. The show also interviews technicians, shop managers, technicians, coaches, consultants, authors, and leaders from distribution and manufacturing. This isn’t just another interview podcast.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 22, 2024

I read in Forbes that a study by CareerBuilder showed that 58 percent of managers did not receive management training. Why does your technician or service advisor wake up and go to work? Having SOPs in place improves quality, training time, error rates, efficiency, and loyalty. Their cause, their belief, their purpose.

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Shop Marketing Pros

MAY 22, 2024

I read in Forbes that a study by CareerBuilder showed that 58 percent of managers did not receive management training. Why does your technician or service advisor wake up and go to work? Having SOPs in place improves quality, training time, error rates, efficiency, and loyalty. Their cause, their belief, their purpose.

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AutoFix

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

As 2023 came into view, were you busy filling your calendar with the top automotive repair events? Many auto repair expos, conferences, and trade shows are just getting scheduled now. Attend Truly Informative Workshops Workshops and other training courses are a vital part of the automotive conference experience.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The automotive repair industry is fast-moving and ever-evolving, but have solace – as there is one element that remains consistently important – the culture you establish as the shop owner. However, don’t think of leadership as just managing your shop operations – it’s also important to set an example for your team.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The automotive repair industry is fast-moving and ever-evolving, but have solace – as there is one element that remains consistently important – the culture you establish as the shop owner. However, don’t think of leadership as just managing your shop operations – it’s also important to set an example for your team.

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Wrench

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Zach is a service advisor for Wrench. Sam is a Service Advisor with Wrench. He is known for his exceptional customer service and always works with an outstanding air of professionalism. Denise is a manager at Lemon Squad. Janet is an office manager at Southwest Inspection Services.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

JANUARY 26, 2023

What is the new year bringing to the independent automotive repair industry? I have been asked by several industry peers about my thoughts on what to expect in 2023 as an independent repair shop owner. “Is Jones cares less about your labor rate and more about how your service advisor greeted her than we want to believe.

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