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Why you should offer cheap, even free, oil changes

Auto Service World

An easy way to draw new customers into your shop is to offer cheap oil changes, according to a shop coach. He was offering an oil change for $69 while the shop across the street was offering it for $34. When he priced oil changes for $31.49, he saw a 35 per cent increase in business.

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Why this shop owner doesn’t just do an oil change

Auto Service World

If a customer calls Jeremy O’Neal in search of a quick oil change, he will politely ask them to move on. It’s not that the shop owner and coach with AdvisorFix won’t do an oil change — he’s just not interested in only doing an oil change. And an oil change can be on that list.

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Consumer Trends: Is It Worth Buying a Hybrid Car in Canada?

Automotive Training Centre

If youve been asking yourself, Is it worth buying a hybrid car in Canada? Fuel Efficiency and Cost Savings One of the biggest selling points of hybrid cars is improved fuel efficiency. Maintenance and Repair Considerations Hybrid vehicles generally require less maintenance than conventional cars. youre not alone.

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EV World: A learning experience

Auto Service World

We probably work on 2,500 cars a year. Most of the stuff that’s going wrong is the same stuff that goes wrong on every other car, just normal wear and tear on the vehicle. An oil change was never just an oil change. And now it’s not because you’re not getting your oil changed.

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Planning for the uncertainty ahead in CARS magazine

Auto Service World

The latest issue of CARS magazine is here and it features the annual Executive Outlook , featuring 10 leading experts in the mechanical repair sector sharing their thoughts on how the industry can navigate the uncertain time ahead. “Oil changes, AC system recharges, wiper blades, and tires are among the items consumers are delaying.”

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April Car Care Series: Dashboard Emojis – Ignore vs. Panic

Girls Auto Clinic

You should stop driving as soon as its safe and get your car checked. Here are examples of the red dashboard emojis: Battery Emoji Your car could lose power at any moment. If this comes on, your battery isnt charging properly, and your car may shut off unexpectedly. Take your car to your PCT immediately.

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From the Magazine: Driving home success

Auto Service World

Oil changes are the top maintenance procedure ignored by many drivers. Many individuals feel they are too busy, that oil changes are too expensive or that it doesn’t affect their car’s performance. As auto industry professionals, it’s important to reiterate the importance of regular oil changes to consumers.