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Avoid quickly turning around customers

Auto Service World

It may be well ingrained in automotive repair shops but the practise of moving customers’ vehicles in and out of the bays is one that needs to end, a shop coach urged. Can I build a loyal customer when he just comes in for oil changes, and then he goes over to this [other] shop and he has his repairs done?

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Why you should thoroughly inspect vehicles

Auto Service World

Automotive repair has long had a stereotype of technicians purposely looking for work in a vehicle to sell to the customer. He would rather his shop be the one that is looking over that car top to bottom and ensuring it’s in proper, safe working order than the one that only does the oil change and moves to the next vehicle.

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A Day in the Life of an Engine Technician After Auto Mechanic School

Automotive Training Centre

For many aspiring engine technicians, transitioning from auto mechanic school to the real world of automotive repair and maintenance is a significant step. This could range from routine maintenance like oil changes and tune-ups to more complex issues such as engine rebuilds or diagnosing electronic control systems.

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Technician vs. Mechanic: The Difference for Automotive Students

Automotive Training Centre

They often use tools like wrenches, screwdrivers, and other manual instruments to perform repairs and maintenance. They’re the go-to professionals for oil changes, brake repairs, tire rotations, and general maintenance services. Auto mechanics rely on their automotive training to fix a range of vehicle problems.

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3 Signs You Can Succeed As A Diagnostician After Auto Mechanic School

Automotive Training Centre

These professionals find gainful employment in independent automotive repair shops, dealership service centers, or within the maintenance departments for fleets of delivery vehicles, buses, and other public service vehicles. Alternatively, they may opt for on-road assessments to assess the vehicle’s operational condition.

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Marketing Auto Repair to College Students

Shop Marketing Pros

EPISODE: 069 – Marketing Auto Repair to College Students In this episode of the Auto Repair Marketing Podcast, host Kim Walker discusses the topic of attracting college students as customers for automotive repair shops.

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Suspension Plus Automotive Repair is Your Hometown Auto Repair Specialist

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Suspension Plus Automotive Repair in San Diego, CA is the place to go to get your car up and running in top condition. Some of their services include transmissions , engine maintenance and repair , oil changes , and brake servicing just to name a few.