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Commentary: Scaling for the Future

Auto Service World

With the global vehicle repair and maintenance market steadily growing, building a scalable, well-structured business is essential for long-term success. Provide ongoing training to keep your team updated on the latest industry advancements, such as hybrid and electric vehicle technology.

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The Autel MaxiSYS MS906 MAX Your Next Go-to Diagnostics and Service Tablet

Brake & Front End

When Autel debuted the MaxiSYS MS906 tablet line in 2017, one goal was to give the general repair technician a workhorse of a tablet line with exceptional vehicle coverage and functionality to meet the diagnostic and service challenges of every vehicle that enters the shop. Extensive vehicle coverage for U.S.,

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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. With the global COVID pandemic now mostly in the past, the report from Cox Automotive suggests vehicle owners are driving more and holding onto existing vehicles longer due to high prices and loan rates for new vehicles.

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Wait Customers Reduces Production

AutoShopOwner

With vehicle visits way down to what it was, we need to be careful not to have too many customers waiting for service. You need the time to inspect the vehicle and time to perform the work you want to sell. I think this may be difficult for general repair shop model. BUT, I clearly defined what that meant.

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Autel begins shipments of its MaxiSYS 906 Max diagnostic tablet

Tire Review Magazine

Autel announced that its MaxiSYS 906 Max, a diagnostic and service tablet offering extensive vehicle coverage, began shipping Nov. The tablet also provides secure gateway access for late-model Nissan, Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Audi vehicles, and includes OE-equivalent active tests and special and hidden functions.

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Autel begins shipments of its MaxiSYS 906 Max diagnostic tablet

Tire Review Magazine

Autel announced that its MaxiSYS 906 Max, a diagnostic and service tablet offering extensive vehicle coverage, began shipping Nov. The tablet also provides secure gateway access for late-model Nissan, Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Audi vehicles, and includes OE-equivalent active tests and special and hidden functions.

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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. As a result, they’re bringing their vehicle in for service or maintenance more often: an average of 2.5 times a year, up from 2.3