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    Leona Scott
    April 1, 2025
    What do you do when customers abandon their car at your shop? Here are five practical steps to prevent and handle abandoned vehicles, from setting clear payment terms and charging...
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    Kacey Frederick
    April 12, 2024
    Texas is the latest state to forego required safety inspections. What does that mean for shops and their customers?
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    Kacey Frederick
    Nov. 9, 2023
    Following the Auto Care Association’s Legislative Summit, the REPAIR Act progresses.
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    Noah Brown
    June 14, 2023
    Warranty disputes can cause headaches for everyone involved. Get ahead of them to protect you and your customers.
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    Megan Gosch
    Sept. 7, 2021
    Seven tips to keep top of mind when deciding to rent or buy.
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    Megan Gosch
    March 1, 2021
    How to prepare for data liability issues that could be on the horizon
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    Tess Owings
    Aug. 4, 2020
    With 100 issues under its belt, Ratchet+Wrench reflects on how the industry has and continues to evolve. 
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    Tess Owings
    July 22, 2020
    If used improperly, lifts can lead to costly injuries and fines. 
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    Abby Patterson
    May 11, 2020
    Where the money is going—and how to get a piece of it.