November 2022

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"I am the Industry"

Chris Jones

Nov. 2, 2022

Three industry professionals tackle the idea of diversity and how the auto care industry benefits most with a more inclusive workforce.

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Jones: A Lesson from the Maverick

Chris Jones

Nov. 2, 2022

What legendary NFL owner Al Davis can teach shop owners about workplace diversity.

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Shop View: Beck’s Garage

Chris Jones

Oct. 31, 2022

Take a trip down memory lane at this Route 66-themed shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Stokes: Celebrating Women in the Auto Care Industry

Aaron Stokes

Oct. 28, 2022

While the automotive aftermarket industry is predominantly male, women have played a vital role in changing the face of the industry from aesthetics and service to processes and...

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ADAPT: Problem Solving for Today’s Shops

Hanna Bubser

Oct. 27, 2022

Chris Cloutier of Golden Rule Auto Care and autotext.me shares his perspective on finding solutions for today’s unique industry challenges.

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Numbers: Pay Plans' Effect on Efficiency

Chris Jones

Oct. 26, 2022

Is it true that a flat rate leads to the most efficient and productive technicians? Let's go inside the data.

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'Hey, Ortho!': Voice Control Technology Is Coming to Repair Shops

Chris Jones

Oct. 24, 2022

Much like Siri and Alexa helps consumers, Ortho brings AI assistance into the shop to help technicians get specific vehicle information on command within seconds.

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Marconi: Why Your Employees May be Looking to Leave

Joe Marconi

Oct. 21, 2022

Your best auto technician or service writer may have one foot out the door and not for the reasons you think. Find out what's swaying them and learn how to retain them.