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CARS Executive Outlook: John Cochrane

Auto Service World

John Cochrane, Executive Director | Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario The automotive service industry is at a crossroads. We will present their answers in alphabetical order over the coming weeks You can view the full feature in the February 2025 issue. Technology is rapidly transforming the industry.

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Valvoline Inc. Opens Its 1000th Franchise Location

Tomorrow's Technician

QAS CEO Matt McKeown expressed excitement about the milestone and anticipated continued collaboration in providing automotive preventive services to communities. Valvoline Instant Oil Change recently earned recognition in automotive preventive maintenance service providers on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 2024 list.

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Valvoline Celebrates Female Service Center Employees

Brake & Front End

announced it is working to redefine the vehicle care experience and that it is excited to share important automotive preventive maintenance tips during Women’s History Month. Valvoline Inc. “We believe much of this feeling may stem from a lack of awareness about routine automotive care.

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Valvoline Celebrates Female Service Center Employees

Tomorrow's Technician

announced it is working to redefine the vehicle care experience and that it is excited to share important automotive preventive maintenance tips during Women’s History Month. Valvoline Inc. “We believe much of this feeling may stem from a lack of awareness about routine automotive care.

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How To Contribute To The Overall Profitability Of An Auto Shop After Automotive Service Advisor Training

CATI

Maximize Profitability By Making Sales Retail is an excellent way for auto shops to bring in extra income. Brush up on your retail skills to increase profitability after service advisor training. Keep reading to discover how you can demonstrate your value to employers after getting the training you need to become a service advisor.

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Maximizing Profits in Auto Repair: The Power of Tires

AutoFix

Essentially, the margin is the difference between the tire’s cost price and the retail price at which it’s sold to the customer. Make sure you use alignments in your preventative maintenance program as well and not just for when you sell tires and perform front suspension repairs.

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State of the Industry: Inflationary pressures and consumer trends affecting M&A

Tire Review Magazine

Distributors and retailers serving this market are performing well, especially those who control their own brands. The retail market remains active in terms of M&A activity. Notable Transactions: In a sizable transaction, Mavis acquired TBC’s Retail network, which significantly enhances its Eastern U.S.

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