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Today’s auto repair customers expect instant answers, easy booking, and seamless communication—but everyday operational bottlenecks could be costing your shop valuable leads and...
Dec. 16, 2026
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To stay relevant in the automotive industry, technicians must focus on the latest trends in technology. The tool purchasing habits of automotive technicians depend on industry...
Sept. 1, 2026
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New data reveals how automotive repair technology adoption, from AI to ADAS and EV services, is reshaping independent shops.
April 20, 2026
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Finding and keeping qualified technicians is one of the biggest challenges facing today’s auto repair shops, but it doesn’t have to be this hard. Our guide...
March 3, 2026

Podcasts

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R-1234yf is already in the service bays, but is your shop ready to make the most of the opportunity? Natalie Dixon of Chemours explores what shops need to know about R-1234yf ...
Oct. 23, 2026
Jaime Angell
Jaime Angell
Ratchet + Wrench Radio
How investing in employee growth creates stronger teams, better retention, and future leaders.
Oct. 14, 2026
Joe Henry
Joe Henry
Ratchet + Wrench Radio
A veteran automotive recruiter shares the candid conversations technicians have before accepting a new job—and after leaving their last one.
Oct. 7, 2026
Chris Knuth
Chris Knuth
Ratchet + Wrench Radio
Chris Knuth on breaking free from the technician mindset, closing the implementation gap and building a shop that doesn't depend on its owner.
Sept. 30, 2026

Videos

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Oct. 1, 2026
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NexaMotion Group CEO Neil Sethi says it's the opposite.
Sept. 30, 2026
When you’re used to solving every problem that comes through the door, stepping back can feel impossible. But constantly being the fixer can keep your team from developing...
Sept. 2, 2026
Getting employees to follow a process doesn’t necessarily mean they believe in it. In this video, explore the difference between compliance and genuine buy-in — and...
Aug. 31, 2026

Shop Life

Todd Hayes
Todd Hayes
A repeatable, customer-first operating model is what turns a repair shop into an enduring, high-performing company.
Oct. 26, 2026
Mike Bennett
Mike Bennett
Before you change how technicians get paid, find out what is keeping them from producing.
Oct. 23, 2026
Katie French
Katie French
The best recruiting opportunities may be outside the traditional job search.
Oct. 22, 2026
Victor Broski
Victor Broski
How understanding the psychology behind a customer’s reaction can change the conversation.
Oct. 20, 2026

Columnists

Lola Schmidt
Lola Schmidt
Local creators can turn authentic relationships into word-of-mouth marketing for your shop.
Oct. 19, 2026
Greg Bunch
Greg Bunch
Turning lessons into lasting habits through practice, coaching, and accountability.
Oct. 15, 2026
Dutch Silverstein
Dutch Silverstein
When technicians refuse to subsidize a broken flat-rate system, the industry should pay attention.
Oct. 12, 2026
Jim Saeli
Jim Saeli
When everything depends on you, your entire shop slows down.
Oct. 9, 2026

Operations

How Westside Auto Group built a consistent DVI process that improved communication, customer trust, and repair approvals.
Oct. 13, 2026
Parts, people, costs, and technology are putting pressure on shops and their technicians.
Oct. 5, 2026
How “business as usual” could be holding your shop back.
July 3, 2026
Emme Osmonson
RW Industry Survey
This year’s report introduces new data on ADAS readiness, EV service, AI adoption, apprenticeship programs, and diagnostic profitability.
June 29, 2026

Leadership

How Matt Mevert turned a small-town repair shop into a thriving business while investing in employees, customers, and his community.
Sept. 1, 2026
Craig O'Neill shares practical strategies to conquer the fear of public speaking and connect with any audience, large or small.
Aug. 28, 2026
Hours behind the wheel of shop ownership.
July 7, 2026
Brian Moak found a way to make a bigger difference by doing something he never imagined—being acquired.
June 8, 2026

Sales+Marketing

Turn customer phone calls into opportunities for education, trust-building, and long-term loyalty.
Oct. 16, 2026
From free tea and pizza to candles and scratch-offs, Sasha Holley built The Shop Georgia’s brand by connecting with her community long before customers ever needed a repair.
July 27, 2026
Done right, a full rebrand can transform a shop. Two owners share the lessons they learned from their shop overhauls that helped build lasting brands.
April 30, 2026
The secret to relieving stress and adding to your bottom line could be as simple as opening your CRM.
Oct. 2, 2025