In my previous column, I talked about the importance of increasing awareness of the skilled trades (including automotive service) among young people in school, especially those…
Grassroots education is one way of attracting new blood into the automotive repair industry. There is no question that our industry is facing a long-term problem…
Taking steps now will ensure your business is ready for the battery-electric influx. Like it or not, electric vehicles are coming. Most of the OEMs have…
Ride control can be a lucrative revenue stream for shops, provided it’s explained and serviced the right way. Ride Control has one of the biggest impacts…
Preparing for unforeseen circumstances requires having solid plans, procedures and leadership in place. If there is anything the COVID pandemic era has shown us, it’s the…
Today your shop’s systems and procedures impact everything, including your apprentices. There was a time when many shops brought on apprentices simply to fix cars. They’d…
As we head into spring, traditionally, our service bays start to get busy again as people book in for spring maintenance and seasonal tire changeovers. At…
The relationship should go beyond just supplying components for your next repair order. We operate a successful and profitable repair shop. And a big part of…