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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. He honours it.

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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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Do I Need an Oil Change Label Printer?

BayIQ

One tool that has been at the forefront of this industry is the oil change label printer. In this blog, we'll explore what an oil change label printer is, its alternatives, and the pros and cons of each option to help you decide what's best for your business.

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

Automotive Training Centre

Since incentive programs can change, it’s essential to verify current rebates in your province before making a purchase. If youve been asking yourself, Is it worth buying a hybrid car in Canada? youre not alone. Maintenance and Repair Considerations Hybrid vehicles generally require less maintenance than conventional cars.

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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.

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Avoid quickly turning around customers

Auto Service World

Can I build a loyal customer when he just comes in for oil changes, and then he goes over to this [other] shop and he has his repairs done? It may be well ingrained in automotive repair shops but the practise of moving customers’ vehicles in and out of the bays is one that needs to end, a shop coach urged. Can I build on that?

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Oil Change Tips

Tomorrow's Technician

CC: No matter if you’re a brand new technician straight out of trade school, or you’re a more senior technician, oil changes require a certain amount of procedure. Also, make sure that that drain plug, you’re replacing the washer or the whole drain plug itself when you’re replacing the oil.