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An auto repair shop owner stands confidently.
Editor's Letter
Jones: The Standard is the Standard
July 6, 2023
Hannah Israelsen
Travis Leavitt, owner of Leavitt Automotive in North Logan, Utah.
Shop Life
Zero to $1 Million
July 5, 2023
Contributed Photo
Dutch Silverstein on A&M Auto Service is a former airline pilot.
Repairer Profiles
Captain of the Shop
June 30, 2023
Kristi Carlson
Fix It Forward Automotive
Shop Views
Fix It Forward Automotive
June 29, 2023
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An auto repair shop owner meets with his team for a morning huddle.
Columnists
Marconi: When an Employee Brings You Bad News, Say Thank You!
June 28, 2023
More content from July 2023
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Direct mail is a strong option for shops looking to get attention from customers.
Sales+Marketing
Go Postal—with Direct Mail
In an ever-connected world, shop owners should market to the mailbox for customer attention.
June 23, 2023
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An auto detailer wipes down a car.
Operations
Detail Oriented
How Kubly’s Automotive differentiated itself by adding shine to its service.
June 22, 2023
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A car prepared for ADAS calibration.
Tools+Technology
How Silver Lake Tire and Auto Implemented ADAS
Tyler Peartree and Jim Nawrocki explain the shop's process for using the technology.
June 21, 2023
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A service advisor talks with a shop owner.
Columnists
Stokes: Recession as a Wake-Up Call
As volume levels decline for some shops, owners and advisors should work hard to stay on the same page.
June 16, 2023
Contributed Photo
A look at the customer retention interface of Shop Genie.
Tools+Technology
Revolutionizing the Customer Experience
Shopgenie co-founder Kieran O'Brien believes his new CRM can drive more revenue by making it easier for online customers to choose your shop.
June 15, 2023
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An auto technician reviews a warranty with a customer.
Law
Terms and Conditions
Warranty disputes can cause headaches for everyone involved. Get ahead of them to protect you and your customers.
June 14, 2023
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According to the 2023 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey Report, more than half of auto repair shop owners have no retirement plans.
Operations
Numbers: Retirement and Succession Plans
A look at the options retirement-aged shop owners are considering.
June 9, 2023