Auto Service World
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
Identify the range of services your business will offer, such as general repairs, diagnostics, or specialty services like electric vehicle maintenance, and consider how these services might expand in the future. Invest in technology, such as automotive repair software, to streamline scheduling, invoicing, and diagnostics.
AutoSuccess
JANUARY 5, 2024
vehicle service industry shows that franchised dealerships continue to lose share to general repair shops. “The service business continues to be a key part of any dealership operation,” noted Vanessa Ton, senior manager of market and customer research at Cox Automotive. quick lube locations, service centers.)
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Auto Service World
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
You just need effective financial management, strategic planning, and the right resources to navigate these hurdles successfully. With these tips, your auto repair business will stand the test of time. The multifaceted nature of the auto repair business demands both financial acumen and mechanical prowess.
Brake & Front End
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
From a timid teenager nervous about doing something wrong in the shop, to a successful shop owner managing just shy of 20 employees, Keyes has definitely come out of his shell over the past 23 years. I couldn’t do it without my management staff. But, he admitted, “It’s hard to sit here and read about yourself.” Who has YOUR back?
DRIVE
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
These workshops, designed specifically for owners of general repair, collision, truck maintenance, and towing shops, will focus on some of the most vital aspects of modern shop management: crafting a business plan, providing employee benefits, and expanding into a multi-shop organization (MSO).
Auto Remarketing
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Dealership service departments are not only losing market share to general repair shops — they’re also losing the trust of consumers, according to the latest research by Cox Automotive. And EV owners spent more time waiting for maintenance (34 minutes longer) and repair work (51 minutes longer) compared to gas vehicle owners.
DRIVE
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
There are also major opportunities to build partnerships with non-competing repair shops or dealerships that do not offer bodywork in their service centers. A general repair shop that doesnt offer collision services could refer their customers to you when they need bodywork, and vice versa.
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