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From the Magazine: Delivering value

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It is the shops responsibility to ensure the vehicle is safe upon return to the client. The post <span style=color:#ff0000>From the Magazine:</span> Delivering value appeared first on Auto Service World.

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From the Magazine: The power of clear communication

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Why time matters in inspections Vehicle inspections are the foundation of every repair order. Technicians should spend 35 to 45 minutes carefully inspecting each vehicle. When a technician has the time to inspect all components, catch wear and tear and identify problems early, it ensures the vehicle is in optimal condition.

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From the Magazine: Collision repair at a crossroads

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Similarly, a sudden drop in used car prices from post-COVID highs resulted in many vehicles not being repaired. For instance, as vehicles become more complex, the cost of repairing crash parts with all the added sensors and technology might lead to higher total loss ratios as these cars depreciate. He is based out of Toronto.

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From the Magazine: ‘Your customer is the most important part of your day’

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It’s more of an issue from outside looking in, [like] the people that you’re working on their vehicle. The people I’ve worked with who have seen how hard I worked, that has never been an issue,” she said. Never with the people that I’ve actually worked with.” That goes a long way. Honesty and respect for everyone,” Black said.

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From the Magazine: ‘Helping people out is the big thing for us’

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One recent example: A woman had been through family tragedy but needed a couple thousand dollars worth of work on her vehicle. As the industry shifts towards electric and hybrid vehicles, the shop is preparing for the future. That also means adding to the number of professionals who can work on such vehicles.

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Planning for the uncertainty ahead in CARS magazine

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The latest issue of CARS magazine is here and it features the annual Executive Outlook , featuring 10 leading experts in the mechanical repair sector sharing their thoughts on how the industry can navigate the uncertain time ahead. Indeed, its becoming prohibitively troublesome to replace your vehicle these days.

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From the Magazine: Headwinds awaiting your shop

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Historically, the automotive service industry demonstrates an inverse relationship with economic conditions: In prosperous times, new vehicle sales increase, reducing the average vehicle age and lease/finance turnovers, which dampens service revenue growth. However, this cycle has been atypical. For example, Monro, Inc., reported a 6.4