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Tools+Technology
Artificial Intelligence: A Game Changer for Euro Car Doctor’s Predictive Maintenance Work
Feb. 2, 2026
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Operations
The Future of Vehicle Maintenance: Consumer Behavior, Legislation, and Market Dynamics in 2026
Jan. 16, 2026
Matthew Ng
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Leadership
The SOP: How to be More Human as a Leader
Dec. 29, 2025
Dutch Silverstein
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Columns
Silverstein: Confidence Crisis: Why They Don't Trust Us
Dec. 26, 2025
FG Trade
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Finance
Are You Paying Too Much in Taxes?
Dec. 16, 2025
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Finance
The Art of Price Adjustment
By focusing on value, transparency, and customer relationships, shop owners can implement necessary price increases with minimal impact on customer retention.
Dec. 8, 2025
The InTown Auto Care team from left: John Ausmus, Kevin Schmidt, Omar Linares, and Adam Mendeleski.
Shop Profiles
Building a Family-Like Culture in Auto Repair Shops: The InTown Auto Care Approach
The shop's culture of valuing employees beyond their technical skills demonstrates how a caring workplace boosts morale and productivity.
Dec. 4, 2025
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Running a Shop
Numbers: Leadership Styles
How you lead creates a culture among your employees.
Dec. 2, 2025
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Columns
Schmidt: Walk Your Talk
Choose your words carefully and back them with consistent actions to build trust and authenticity.
Dec. 1, 2025