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Right to Repair: The Battle Rages On

June 2, 2022

Massachusetts’ voter-approved right to repair law has become the front line for the aftermarket’s battle to ensure a competitive, fair repair ecosystem for customers.

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Will EVs Really Need Fewer Repairs?

June 30, 2021

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How Has COVID-19 Impacted Shop Productivity?

June 3, 2021

Armed with data from 500 seasoned repair shops, P.J. Leslie of Tekmetric outlines the key shifts impacting car counts and repair orders since the pandemic began.

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Odometers Reached Record Levels in 2020

Feb. 17, 2021

Repair shops should expect to see more business as vehicles continue to stay on the road longer.

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Why Are Consumers Rethinking EVs?

Jan. 27, 2021

While long-term trends indicate EVs are here to stay, a recent study finds that consumer adoption in the short-term has stalled.

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Why Isn’t Gen Z Driving?

Dec. 2, 2020

A look at the factors keeping Gen Z out of the driver's seat and how the shift could impact the future of auto repair.

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Prepare for the Second Wave

July 20, 2020

With a spike in cases, shop owners should prepare for another hit to their businesses.

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Get Reimbursed

June 3, 2020

How to make sure your PPP loan money is forgiven.

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3 Ways COVID-19 Affects EV Growth

May 26, 2020

How the current situation could impact the future of the auto industry.

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Support Your Staff

May 18, 2020

The more you treat staff with care, the more likely they are to stay.

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Straightaway Tire & Auto Acquires Two Minnesota Businesses

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Dec. 4, 2023

Auto Shop Helps Wisconsin Families Assemble Holiday Presents

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Dec. 4, 2023

TechForce Foundation Announces Chief Growth Officer and Board Additions

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Dec. 1, 2023

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Raise Your Effective Labor Rate

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The Path to Recovery

April 6, 2020

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Lead With Hope

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Does Spending More on Marketing Pay Off?

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Planning and Responding to the COVID-19

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The ASE Blue Seal Benefit

March 1, 2020

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Make Cell Phones Work for Your Shop

Feb. 3, 2020

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Lift Safety 101

Jan. 8, 2020

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Introducing the Mach-E

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Lyft Repair’s Industry Effect

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Losing Safety Inspections—Again

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Analysis: Vehicle Market Likely Past its Peak

Sept. 7, 2018

Analysis: AI & the Next Stage of Predictive Maintenance

Sept. 4, 2018

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Report: The Economic Outlook for Auto Parts Retailers Looks Good

Aug. 24, 2018

Analysis: Significant Vehicle Innovations Just Over Horizon

Aug. 14, 2018

Analysis: Tesla Going Private Could Harm Industry’s Profits

Aug. 13, 2018

Analysis: Trump's Fuel Efficiency Freeze Could Stall Industry

Aug. 6, 2018