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Why you shouldn’t sell minority ownership of your shop

Auto Service World

If an employee in your shop shows sudden interest in being a minority owner, you should be cautious, advised an accountant who specializes in the automotive aftermarket. Typically, they see the profitability of the business and want a piece of the action, explained Hunt Demarest, accountant and business valuator with accounting firm Paar Melis. I hate, hate, hate, hate, hate selling minority shares in businesses in an official manner, he said during the session Transitioning Your Business at the

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A Guide to Removing Odours After Auto Detailing Training

Automotive Training Centre

Bad odours in vehicles are not only annoying but can also significantly impact a car’s overall value and appeal. If youre considering a career after auto detailing training , understanding the root causes of odours and learning effective techniques for odour removal are crucial skills. At Automotive Training Centres (ATC) in Cambridge, the Auto Detailing program is designed to equip students with the hands-on knowledge they need to excel in this field.

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How video can help you attract talent

Auto Service World

Chris Enright is a one-man operation. He has his own auto repair shop but keeps having technicians reaching out to him asking if hes hiring. Enright is extensively active on social media, posting multiple videos daily. People see all corners of his shop, his tools and his business philosophy. That makes him an attractive employer but even though he isnt recruiting, people want to work for him.

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Taking EV Safety Seriously: Essential Procedures for Automotive Repair Facilities

Tomorrow's Technician

Electric vehicle (EV) safety is a crucial topic in modern automotive repair facilities. High-voltage systems can be intimidating, but with proper knowledge and respect for safety protocols, servicing EVs is no more dangerous than working on conventional vehicles. The key to safe EV maintenance lies in understanding the technology, adhering to manufacturer guidelines, and using the right tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Choosing a Fuel Card for Your Fleet: 6 Features to Consider

Automotive Fleet

Fuel cards are a useful tool for fleets to stay organized and improve driver efficiency. Try out these tips for choosing the right card for your fleet!

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Chassis – Ride Control

Tomorrow's Technician

Tire wear patterns are visual representations of how the vehicle is performing and how owners maintain their vehicle. Tread patterns reveal the condition of alignment angles, suspension components and ride control components. Learning how to read the tire and communicate your findings to your customers is the key to selling ride control. What is tire wear?

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Exploring Autel’s IA800 at Ohio Technical College

Brake & Front End

Ohio Technical College equips students with hands-on ADAS calibration training using the Autel IA800 system. With advanced camera-based setup, this cutting-edge tool streamlines the process, ensuring students gain real-world skills for todays automotive industry. Discover why ADAS calibration is essential for modern vehicle repair. This video is sponsored by Autel.

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NAFA Unveils New EV Test Track and Ride & Drive Experience Return at I&E 2025

Automotive Fleet

Drive the future at NAFA I&E 2025 ride along in the latest EVs on an indoor track, hit the road with the return of Ride & Drive, and more.

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Understanding The Role of Dispatch Training Grads in Security Monitoring

CATI

The world of security monitoring relies on quick decision-making, efficient communication, and a robust understanding of operational systems. For those considering dispatch training , this sector presents an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of critical operations. Dispatchers in security monitoring play a pivotal role in maintaining the safety and coordination of teams and systems, making their contributions essential to organizational success.

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Must-Have Website Features for Auto Repair Shops

RepairPal

Boost appointments and trust with these 3 must-have website features for auto repair shops: online schedulers, mobile-friendly design, and clear CTAs! The post Must-Have Website Features for Auto Repair Shops appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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Sanjay Patel: Driving innovation and excellence

Vehicle Service Pros

Shaping the future of ISN in the automotive aftermarket.

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Defining Tungsten for TIG Welding

Eastwood

[ This article was originally published on 12/19/15. It had been update to reflect changes in Eastwood’s product offerings. ] One of the defining elements of TIG welding is the tungsten electrode. In fact, thats what the first letter in TIG stands for: Tungsten Inert Gas. But why is tungsten important to this process, and how do you decide which electrode(s) to use for a weld?

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What factors cause premature or uneven treadwear?

Tire Review Magazine

Tires tell a story, but misreading that story can lead to incorrect conclusions. Like those about uneven tire wear causes and premature tread wear. In this video, lets discuss the factors that cause premature or uneven tread wear. How Long Should Tires Last? How long are my new tires supposed to last? If you hear this question often, you know theres no simple answer.

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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Gets 35 MPG And Has A 581-Mile Cruising Range For $36,415

Jalopnik

Shockingly, especially considering its ties to Toyota, until this year Subaru has only produced one hybrid model: the ill-fated plug-in-hybrid Crosstrek. Thats quickly changing though, as a few weeks ago Subaru debuted the 2025 Crosstrek Hybrid , and today at the Chicago Auto Show it unveiled the 2025 Forester Hybrid, Read more.

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What factors cause premature or uneven treadwear?

Tire Review Magazine

Tires tell a story, but misreading that story can lead to incorrect conclusions. Like those about uneven tire wear causes and premature tread wear. In this video, lets discuss the factors that cause premature or uneven tread wear. How Long Should Tires Last? How long are my new tires supposed to last? If you hear this question often, you know theres no simple answer.

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Pennsylvania's 100,000-Egg Heist Leaves Local Authorities Scrambling To Find Suspects

Jalopnik

Thieves cracked into a distribution trailer in central Pennsylvania last Saturday, making off with about 100,000 eggs from Pete & Gerrys Organics in the borough of Greencastle. The poached eggs are reportedly worth about $40,000, the Associated Press reports. Local authorities are on the case, but as hot as egg Read more.

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TIA Releases 2025 Training Schedule

Tire Review Magazine

The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals. The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphas

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Latest Starship Explosion Trashes Poor Caribbean Island, Leaving The Locals To Clean It Up

Jalopnik

A Space X test flight went spectacularly wrong last month when the Starship craft exploded in the skies above the Caribbean. The explosion littered the sky with debris and looked fresh from a Michael Bay film , but the fallout has been less glamorous for the residents of one tropical island nation who have been left cle Read more.

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Repair OnDemand Integrates with vAuto

AutoSuccess

Repair OnDemand announced a data integration with Cox Automotive’s vAuto platform. This new solution collaboration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both Repair OnDemand and vAuto. Repair OnDemand’s advanced diagnostic tool, BlueDriver MAX, will now be integrated into the vAuto trade-in appraisal system. The integration enables dealerships to access real-time diagnostic data on trade-in vehicles, allowing for more accurate appraisals and reducing the risk of unexpe

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Supercars Should Be Scary As Hell To Drive

Jalopnik

Every new hypercar released has to be better, faster, and paradoxically quieter and more comfortable than the one that came before it. Ever since Bugatti dropped the Veyron , a four-thousand pound bank vault mounted on a rocket sled, the nuclear arms race of hypercars has continued apace. The wealthy, it seems, want Read more.

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Understanding Google’s Search Engine Results Page

Repair Shop Websites

Do you know exactly what you are looking at after youve conducted a search on Google? Do you know the source of what you are seeing? For most auto repair shop owners the answer to those two questions is No even though they might think it is Yes. This is the first blog in a series dedicated to helping auto repair shop owners understand Googles Search Engine Results Page (SERP) and more importantly, how they can optimize their most important digital assets to help increase their chances of showing

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Porsche 911 Carcass Listed On Bring A Trailer Begs The Question: Why?

Jalopnik

They dont all deserve to be saved. There are plenty of Porsche 911s out there in the world that wont take thousands of hours of labor or tens of thousands of dollars to resurrect like this pile of junk currently listed on auction site Bring a Trailer. Start with one of those and throw this entire heap of bent metal, Read more.

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Sullivan Tire Leadership Visits Yokohama Tire Plant in Virginia to Thank Workers

Tire Review Magazine

Sullivan Tire VP of Marketing Paul Sullivan traveled to Salem, Va., late last year to personally thank employees at the Yokohama tire plant. Additionally, he toured the facility , met with workers, and expressed appreciation for their craftsmanship. Sullivan Tire Shows Appreciation To show appreciation, Sullivan Tire sponsored a food truck that provided workers with refreshments and snacks throughout the day. “We wanted to go down and recognize the hard work of the people on the Yokohama p

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RepairPal Certified Shop Profile: Mr. Transmission Milex – Columbus

RepairPal

Mr. Transmission Milex - Columbus, led by Matthew Boily, provides honest, high-quality auto repairs with a strong focus on trust, transparency, and community involvement. The post RepairPal Certified Shop Profile: Mr. Transmission Milex – Columbus appeared first on RepairPal Shops Blog: Modern Shop Owner.

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TIA Releases 2025 Training Schedule

Tire Review Magazine

The Tire Industry Association ( TIA ) has announced its 2025 training schedule , which includes specialized programs for tire technician training and leadership training for industry professionals. The schedule offers a mix of technical and leadership-focused classes to enhance safety, knowledge, and skills across the tire industry, TIA said. Automotive Tire Technician Training and Development Automotive Tire Service (ATS) The ATS program focuses on passenger and light truck tire service, emphas

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Sonic Tools USA Announces Impact Scholarship Program

AutoSuccess

Sonic Tools USA announced the Sonic Impact Scholarship Program to equip the next generation of automotive, aviation and manufacturing technicians with tools to excel in their education and contribute to their communities. Sonic will award 10 scholarships, five in June 2025 and five in November 2025, to deserving students. The students will be awarded a comprehensive set of tools curated for their trade and a toolbox.

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Sullivan Tire Leadership Visits Yokohama Tire Plant in Virginia to Thank Workers

Tire Review Magazine

Sullivan Tire VP of Marketing Paul Sullivan traveled to Salem, Va., late last year to personally thank employees at the Yokohama tire plant. Additionally, he toured the facility , met with workers, and expressed appreciation for their craftsmanship. Sullivan Tire Shows Appreciation To show appreciation, Sullivan Tire sponsored a food truck that provided workers with refreshments and snacks throughout the day. “We wanted to go down and recognize the hard work of the people on the Yokohama p

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America's Auto Auction Enters New Jersey Market

Automotive Fleet

The national auction services provider buys Car-Tech Auto Auction as part of it expands its network for car buyers and sellers.

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Mercedes-Benz Is Practically Begging People To Buy Its EVs With $15,000 Discounts

Jalopnik

Mercedes-Benz has spent a lot of time and billions of dollars bringing its five electric vehicle offerings stateside. Unfortunately, no one really seems to care, and because of that, theyre all flopping hard. In 2024, the EQB crossover saw a 36 percent sales drop, the EQE saw a 39 percent drop and the flagship EQS Read more.

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2024 Women in Auto Care Shop Owner of the Year

Virginia Tire & Auto

Virginia Tire & Autos Co-CEO, Julie Holmes, was named Shop Owner of the Year by Women in Autocare, a community of the Auto Care Association. Women in Autocares mission is to connect, empower and mentor women within the auto care industry through in-person and virtual events. Shop Owner of the Year recognizes Julies efforts to promote an environment that encourages and supports women in the industry as well as within Virginia Tire & Auto at our stores and in leadership roles.

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AIRCAT Introduces Decal/Pinstripe Removal Tool

AutoSuccess

Florida Pneumatic Manufacturing Corporation introduces the AIRCAT 6345, a decal and pinstripe removal solution. This tool features a powerful.6 HP motor featuring a spiral gear reduction for added power and speed control. The 2,600 RPM and 4 rubber eraser wheel are ideal for decal and pinstripe removal. The additional 360-degree adjustable side handle allows the user to comfortably control the tool under load.

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You Can Buy A Last-Gen Honda Civic Type R For The Price Of A New Base Civic

Jalopnik

If youve got Type R dreams but decently equipped compact car money, you cant go wrong with the regular Honda Civic. The current eleventh generation of the Civic is probably the best the model has ever been, and with prices starting at $25,400, the Civic wont break the bank. What if a standard Civic isnt enough, Read more.

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Straightaway Tire & Auto Added 17 Locations in 2024

Tire Review Magazine

O2 Investment Partners announced that Straightaway Tire & Auto expansion allowed the business to reach 65 locations by the end of 2024. The company also launched a new website to strengthen its digital presence, it said. Additionally, Cameron Chernikow stepped into the role of Chief Customer Officer to oversee strategic marketing efforts. Straightaway Tire & Auto Expansion Across Key Markets Straightaway Tire & Auto added 17 new locations throughout 2024, reinforcing its presence in

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At $11,300, Will This 2014 VW Touareg TDI Pull Out A Win?

Jalopnik

Todays Nice Price or No Dice Touareg represents the last of an era of fancy Volkswagens for the U.S. Lets see if this competent but complex 4X4 is simply priced. Read more.

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RecovR ID Check: Protecting Dealers Against Fraud, Identity Theft

AutoSuccess

Kudelski IoT , a division of the Kudelski Group and a pioneer in digital security and IoT solutions, announced the launch of RecovR ID Check, an advanced identity verification service designed to strengthen dealership defenses against identity theft and fraud in the U.S. automotive market. RecovR ID Check offers dealerships a modern, affordable solution to safeguard test drives, sales and financing transactions.

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Now Might Be The Best Time Ever To Buy A Used Car

Jalopnik

With wealth disparity reaching new heights and presidential promises of decreased prices looking like another lie to add to the list , many Americans are looking for ways to save money. Average people listen up: Advertising companies make billions of dollars convincing you that your life will suddenly be better if you Read more.

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Why a Thorough Post-Accident Vehicle Inspection Is Critical

Miracle Body and Paint

We know how important a detailed check after an accident is at Miracle Body and Paint. Our team works hard to fix your car right.

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