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Shop Owner at 25: Victoria Carl’s Journey
Kacey Frederick
March 3, 2025
Through determination, training, and the support of her family, Victoria Carl managed to open her own shop at just 21 years old, and has been thriving since.
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The Journey Into Off-site Ownership
Ivan Rioja-Scott
Jan. 15, 2025
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Raising the Bar
Tess Owings
July 29, 2024
How American Pride Automotive turned around an acquired shop’s subpar reputation
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Gaining Community: The Value of Industry Events
Kacey Frederick
June 20, 2024
2024 MWACA Best Places to Work winners Danny and Kelley Crawford share what these industry events offer them that keep them coming back.
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Branching Out: The Launch of Earthling Automotive’s EV Training Program
Kacey Frederick
Feb. 2, 2024
San Francisco’s Earthling Automotive is working to fill the looming need for EV-trained technicians.
Spencer and Holly Carruthers
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The $1 Shop: The Story of Kenwood Tire Company
Alison Johnson
June 2, 2023
Kenneth Wood purchased the historic building in 1962, which once served as a one-room schoolhouse and a public library.
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Small Town Success
Kacey Frederick
May 24, 2023
After a move and two decades, Lou Stornello returned to his calling: running a shop.
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Million-Dollar Advice
Chris Jones
May 3, 2023
Three top-performing service advisors share their secrets to sales success.
Contributed Photo: Shawn Gillfillan
Shop Profiles
Write Job Ads That Excite Techs
Tess Owings
April 14, 2023
How Shawn Gilfillan of Magic Lube & Rubber changed the focus of his shop ads to attract better techs.
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Certified Excellence
Kacey Frederick
April 3, 2023
Nathaniel Dillard becomes the youngest ASE World-Class Technician.
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2024 Saw a 64% Increase in Used Electric Vehicle Sales
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April 14, 2025
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April 11, 2025
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Generation Zoom
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March 31, 2023
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Brian Sump: From Average to Amazing
Chris Jones
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Keith Benline: Embracing Digital-First Consumerism
Chris Jones
July 6, 2022
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Brent Wells: One-Shop Wonder
Chris Jones
July 6, 2022
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Nick Modesti: Keeping It Consistent
Chris Jones
July 6, 2022
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Finding Matter in the Mission
Hanna Bubser
June 30, 2022
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2021 Ratchet+Wrench All-Star Awards: Jeffrey Roy
Paul Hodowanic
Sept. 7, 2021
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2021 Ratchet+Wrench All-Star Awards: Lucas Underwood
Paul Hodowanic
Sept. 7, 2021
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2021 Ratchet+Wrench All-Star Award Winner: Matt Lachowitzer
Megan Gosch
Sept. 7, 2021
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A Rural Shop’s Quest To Modernize
Paul Hodowanic
Aug. 5, 2021
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Unconventional Model Puts People Over Profit
Paul Hodowanic
June 3, 2021
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Find Your No. 2
Megan Gosch
May 3, 2021
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Becoming A Shop Hero
Abby Patterson
Jan. 31, 2021
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Inside a 100-Year-Old Shop
Abby Patterson
Jan. 1, 2021
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Capitalizing on Feedback
Abby Patterson
Aug. 6, 2020
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Leverage Existing Relationships
Tess Owings
July 31, 2020
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Shop View: North Hills Automotive
Tess Owings
June 29, 2020
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