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Commentary: Scaling for the Future

Auto Service World

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.

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Cox Automotive Service Study: Dealerships Losing Ground to General Repair Shops

AutoSuccess

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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It Ain’t Bragging If You Can Back It Up

Brake & Front End

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?

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Announcing New DRIVE Master Workshops for Automotive Shop Owners

DRIVE

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).

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Cox study shows dealership service lanes losing market share, consumer trust

Auto Remarketing

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.

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How Outside Sales Can Drive Growth for Your Collision Shop

DRIVE

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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Choosing the Right TPMS Solution

Tire Review Magazine

The ITS600 offers four most commonly used service functions: Oil Light Reset, Battery Management System, Steering Angle Sensor calibration, and Electronic Parking Brake reset. The TS900 is the perfect choice for a shop or technician performing tire service, general repair, and maintenance.