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Repairer Profiles

From Technician to Shop Owner, a Road Well-traveled

Feb. 13, 2025
The path to shop ownership is often unexpected and full of ups and downs.
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Shop Profiles

The Journey Into Off-site Ownership

Jan. 15, 2025
Planning to become an off-site owner can be challenging and rewarding.
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Shop Views

Shop View: Ferber’s Tire & Auto Service

Nov. 25, 2024
This bright blue brand continually outdoes itself with each store it opens.
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Numbers: Technician Efficiency

Nov. 15, 2024
Measuring technician efficiency can help you identify spots in your shop's workflow where you can improve.
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Preparing for the Electric Vehicle Consumer

Oct. 17, 2024
Training your personnel for the EV consumer can go beyond the technical aspect.
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Numbers: What Employee Benefits Are You Offering?

Oct. 10, 2024
Employee benefits can be a great tool for maintaining employees as well as attracting new ones
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Columnists

Rioja-Scott: Ready, Set, Go!

Oct. 4, 2024
The Ratchet+Wrench Managment Conference showed us what an industry event can do
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Columnists

Hayes: Want to Raise Your Labor Rates? Offer World-Class Service

Sept. 30, 2024
In his October column, Todd Hayes talks about how auto repair shops can raise their rates through better quality service.
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Shop Views

Shop View: Accelerated Diagnostic & Automotive

Sept. 23, 2024
A look at what's made Matthew Wagg's shop culture a success.