Tomorrow's Technician

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This collaboration presents exciting growth opportunities for our team members and will allow us to bring new product lines to our customers in the North Texas market.” 4M Parts Warehouse embodies our commitment to innovation and quality of service in supporting automotive repair shops. Terms were not disclosed.

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Brake & Front End

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This collaboration presents exciting growth opportunities for our team members and will allow us to bring new product lines to our customers in the North Texas market.” 4M Parts Warehouse embodies our commitment to innovation and quality of service in supporting automotive repair shops. Terms were not disclosed.

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Auto Service World

JANUARY 28, 2025

Service advisors should take as much time reviewing and presenting the inspection as technicians spend performing it. Andrew Ackers from Upper James AutoPro in Hamilton saw his average repair order jump from the mid-$600 range to over $850 per repair order simply by improving the way they present inspection results.

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Automotive Training Centre

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The rise of hybrid and electric vehicles is one of the most defining features of today’s automotive landscape. While this comes with a suite of benefits for industry practitioners, it also presents a slew of challenges in terms of maintenance procedures.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The current economic environment presents significant challenges for the automotive repair industry. Auto repair shop owners must be very diligent in managing their way through this. Auto repair shop owners must be very diligent in managing their way through this.

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Business Actualization

MARCH 19, 2024

In this article we outline the compelling reasons for auto repair shop owners, particularly those already leveraging Google Ads, to incorporate Bing Ads into their marketing strategies for reaching potential automotive service and repair customers.

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FastTrak Auto Shop Management Systems

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The impact of inflation on the automotive repair industry results from a number of factors. The impacts of inflation on an automotive repair business are numerous and together they present a challenge that can only be dealt with through diligent and effective business management.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JANUARY 7, 2025

Whether youre a professional technician or a DIYer, reading and understanding wiring diagrams is an essential skill required for automotive repair. To many people, wiring diagrams can seem overwhelming, because they might just look like spaghetti on a piece of paper. However, with patience, youll realize theyre not as bad as they seem.

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Brake & Front End

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In this episode of “Talking Shop With ShopOwner,” ShopOwner editor Doug Kaufman and Steve Lockwood from Mountain State Fire Protection in Mesa, AZ, discuss fire safety in automotive repair shops. They discuss the potential threats in the automotive industry, such as combustible liquids and sparks from equipment.

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Tomorrow's Technician

JULY 31, 2024

Rockney discovered his passion for automotive repair after receiving a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 for Christmas in 2020. The award was presented during the NACAT awards luncheon on July 24 in Indianapolis, Indiana. His great uncle, a technician since the 1970s, also inspired his career choice.

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Tomorrow's Technician

APRIL 8, 2024

There are many individuals within the automotive service education field whose contributions continue to influence and inspire long after they are gone. Each year, the ASE Education Foundation honors his memory with the presentation of an award in his name. Such an individual was Byrl Shoemaker, Ph.D.,”

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Auto Service World

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Structuring Your Auto Service Business for Long-Term Growth The auto service industry is rapidly evolving, presenting opportunities and challenges for business owners. With the global vehicle repair and maintenance market steadily growing, building a scalable, well-structured business is essential for long-term success.

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Business Actualization

MARCH 19, 2024

In this article we outline the compelling reasons for auto repair shop owners, particularly those already leveraging Google Ads, to incorporate Bing Ads into their marketing strategies for reaching potential automotive service and repair customers.

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Wrench

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

(Abnormal sight, sound, odor, or feeling) … kind of road and weather conditions were present? Right-front, left-rear, steering wheel, brake pedal) …was the vehicle when the symptom presented? Annoying, seems unsafe, was told it was abnormal, online forum advice) When …in the day, did the symptom present?

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Solera

AUGUST 4, 2024

Managing that data—from the knowledge required to complete repairs to the customer contact information for that particular vehicle—presents a formidable challenge. The Identifix suite of auto repair software simplifies the diagnosis and repair processes for greater efficiency and success.

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AutoSuccess

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

It is a fabulous time to be part of the general automotive repair industry, says the team at PartsTech. years, the highest ever, and the United States auto repair industry is projected to be valued at $250 billion by 2033*. To help shops plan and strategize for growth, PartsTech presents its comprehensive benchmark report.

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CATI

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Understanding these challenges will help you stay ahead in your auto body course and prepare for the future of automotive repair. Prepare for the Future of Automotive Repair After Auto Body Training As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the unibody design is expected to remain the standard for most passenger vehicles.

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CATI

MAY 30, 2024

If you’re considering auto body training, here’s everything you need to know about one-piece car casting, its advantages, and its impact on the future of automotive repair and manufacturing. Traditional repair techniques may only sometimes apply to these new, large-cast components. What Is One-Piece Car Casting?

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The network has partnered with automotive repair and maintenance company Car Quality in an agreement that includes the integration of the Point S brand in Car Quality’s 30 existing points of sale. Point S is launching a franchised network in Taiwan. Point S officially opened its first flagship site in Taiwan on Oct.

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CATI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Transitioning from automotive school to a career as a locomotive mechanic presents an exciting pathway for those passionate about heavy machinery and transportation. This career path offers unique challenges and opportunities to apply and expand upon the skills acquired in automotive school.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The network has partnered with automotive repair and maintenance company Car Quality in an agreement that includes the integration of the Point S brand in Car Quality’s 30 existing points of sale. Point S is launching a franchised network in Taiwan. Point S officially opened its first flagship site in Taiwan on Oct.

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AutoInc.

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

.; owners can have vehicles serviced by independent repair shops, national chains, franchised dealerships and more 70 percent of post-warranty automotive work is currently handled by independent repair community WASHINGTON, D.C. SAFE Repair Act letter to Congress available HERE.

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Brake & Front End

MAY 6, 2024

Similarly, when it comes to your career as the owner of an automotive repair facility, planning for succession is akin to preparing for that next stage of your journey. Immediately, be sure to pay attention to this series, “It’s Time – A Guide to Succession Planning,” presented by Standard Motor Products.

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Tomorrow's Technician

MAY 6, 2024

Between those two amazing men, [Vetter and Helm], I learned the trade of automotive repair and, eventually, teaching automotive technology,” Stow recounts. Stay tuned to learn more about Stow’s view of automotive education as it stands today. Stow at the award presentation for 2020 School of the Year.

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The Mechanic Doctor

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Program While the Car Buyback Program plays a crucial role in environmental conservation, it’s important to distinguish it from the governmental Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR) Program.

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Autoshop Solutions

JULY 15, 2024

Cavan references Shop Boss’s 300 percent rule, where 100 percent of vehicles get inspected, 100 percent are presented to the customer, and 100 percent of customers are contacted. They present to the customer why they need a service and offer them a solution to pay for it.

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Shop Marketing Pros

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the spirit of “eating your own dog food”, we cannot preach to automotive repair shops about setting aside time to create their annual marketing plan if we do not do it ourselves. As Co-Owner of the company, Kim enjoys pairing her experiences as a past automotive repair shop owner with her marketing for repair shops.

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Autoshop Solutions

OCTOBER 18, 2024

With countless Golds to accompany it, our commitment to the automotive repair industry has never been stronger. 2023 MARCOM Gold Award Autoshop Solutions received the 2023 MARCOM Gold Award for Antero Automotive’s website late last year. We are proud to share the details of the awards we have won over the past year.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Similarly, when it comes to your career as the owner of an automotive repair facility, planning for succession is akin to preparing for that next stage of your journey. Immediately, be sure to pay attention to this series, “It’s Time – A Guide to Succession Planning,” presented by Standard Motor Products.

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Tire Review Magazine

MAY 9, 2024

Similarly, when it comes to your career as the owner of an automotive repair facility, planning for succession is akin to preparing for that next stage of your journey. Immediately, be sure to pay attention to this series, “It’s Time – A Guide to Succession Planning,” presented by Standard Motor Products.

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Auto Alternative

JULY 15, 2023

Fixing a blown head gasket is a significant automotive repair that requires careful attention. A blown head gasket can serve as an indication that your car might require additional significant repairs in the near future. Parking on an incline before conducting the coolant test can help the lines bleed out more quickly.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

When a building became available, my employer gave me an opportunity to start a tire shop and automotive repair business, Miller said. We’re trying to take customer service to a level that hasn’t always been present in the tire business and bring it into a rural area.

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Tire Review Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

When a building became available, my employer gave me an opportunity to start a tire shop and automotive repair business, Miller said. We’re trying to take customer service to a level that hasn’t always been present in the tire business and bring it into a rural area.

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Auto Mechanic School Edu

JANUARY 8, 2019

Most automotive training schools have work placement programs and relationships with local repair shops. Some even require internships at local automotive service centers. Being an automotive repair student in the present day has its advantages. This helps graduates obtain a job right out of college.

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Tire Review Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Black’s works with social workers who know of families in need that may need some automotive repair, oil changes, etc. The company regularly presents car care clinics to students on basic maintenance skills, such as checking the oil, checking tire pressure and identifying tire size and pressures for vehicles.

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Institute for Automotive Business Excellence

APRIL 15, 2020

Research shows that people typically like to decide on the middle package (not too cheap, but not too pricey) when presented with three prices, so consider creating a base, plus, and premier structure for each of your services. And don’t be afraid to offer different levels of pricing, each with varying items added or taken out as you see fit.

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Advanced Technology Institute

OCTOBER 14, 2019

That’s why accelerated auto mechanic school programs have instructors who understand the past, live and work in the present, and know where the industry is headed. And they’re only going to get more complicated, according to a recent story published by USA Today.

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