| | | | | | | | The first 90 days can make or break a new hire. Shop owner John Flick shares practical onboarding strategies that help new technicians become productive faster and stay for the long haul. |
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| | | | | | Three leaders in technician education explain why the future of the profession still begins with mastering the fundamentals. |
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| | How one shop turned community giving into a team effort. |
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| | With the growth of new technologies like AI comes new ways for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities, causing disruptions to entire business operations. We break down some of the latest trends in cybersecurity for auto shops, and what you can do to protect your business. |
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| | | | | | Sponsored | | From Hunter Engineering Company Hunter Engineering has paired the new Road Force® WalkAway™ wheel balancer with the standard-setting Revolution™ tire changer to reduce door-to-door four-tire changeover times by up to 44%. This new autonomous WalkAway™ System automatically releases the balancer’s inflation chuck when completed and performs the spin as the tech attends to other tasks. |
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| | | | | | How the Reno, Nevada, shop blends art, hospitality, and community to redefine the customer experience. |
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| | Why consistency matters even when business is booming. |
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| | The strongest shop-customer relationships are built on trust, not transactions. |
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| | On this episode of Ratchet+Wrench Radio, TechForce Foundation’s CEO Jennifer Maher talks about the technician shortage, Gen Z's changing career priorities, and what independent shop owners must do to attract and retain emerging talent. |
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| | Dr. Blaire O'Neal unpacks why more vehicles are being declared total losses, how rising repair costs and parts pricing are reshaping the collision industry, and what it means for consumers and repair professionals alike. |
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