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From the Magazine: Delivering value

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So how do you add value to your automotive service shop without sacrificing the customer experience? However, focusing solely on price as a strategy for retention is a short-sighted approach for automotive service shops.

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From the Magazine: ‘Your customer is the most important part of your day’

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They don’t approach customer service with a transactional mindset — it’s a relationship that is formed over time, one in which trust is developed and secured, all while ensuring the customer is given what they need for their automotive service and repair shop to be successful. That’s what’s happening at the St. Catharines, Ont.,

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From the Magazine: Jobbers feel the pressure of industry demands

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At the same time, on the service side of the business, garages and repair shops took a different path by investing in real estate and diversifying their business models. The asset-light nature of service operations combined with healthy margins made them attractive to investors. In fact, in both Canada and the U.S.,

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From the Magazine: Headwinds awaiting your shop

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How economic uncertainty will impact auto service The mechanical automotive service market in Canada faced significant challenges in 2024 and appears poised for continued turbulence as we head into 2025. Despite these challenges, the automotive service market remains a diverse and resilient industry.

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From the Magazine: It’s Your Turn: A new path for automotive technicians

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The pandemic provided an opportunity for me to return to school and, shortly after, I took a leap and opened my own mobile repair business, focusing on both diesel and automotive services.

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From the Magazine: Proactive staffing strategies

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Similar approaches are necessary to ensure the recruitment and retention of top-tier talent, including skilled technicians, service advisors, and branch managers, whether in a corporate environment or within a franchise structure.

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From the Magazine: Navigating a turbulent year ahead

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The ripple effects of these economic challenges were felt across the Canadian aftermarket supply chain, from warehouse distributors to jobbers and automotive service providers (ASPs). Jobbers must move beyond traditional priorities like fast delivery and competitive pricing.

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