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    Running a Shop

    Right to Repair: The Battle Rages On

    Noah Brown
    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?

    Megan Gosch
    June 30, 2021
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    Trends+Analysis

    How Has COVID-19 Impacted Shop Productivity?

    Megan Gosch
    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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    Reporter's Blog

    Odometers Reached Record Levels in 2020

    Paul Hodowanic
    Feb. 17, 2021
    Repair shops should expect to see more business as vehicles continue to stay on the road longer.
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    Reporter's Blog

    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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    Reporter's Blog

    Why Isn’t Gen Z Driving?

    Megan Gosch
    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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    Trends+Analysis

    Prepare for the Second Wave

    Tess Owings
    July 20, 2020
    With a spike in cases, shop owners should prepare for another hit to their businesses.  
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    Trends+Analysis

    Get Reimbursed

    Tess Owings
    June 3, 2020
    How to make sure your PPP loan money is forgiven.
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    Trends+Analysis

    3 Ways COVID-19 Affects EV Growth

    Matt Hudson
    May 26, 2020
    How the current situation could impact the future of the auto industry. 
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    Support Your Staff

    Tess Owings
    May 18, 2020
    The more you treat staff with care, the more likely they are to stay.  

    News

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    Straightaway Tire & Auto Acquires Two Minnesota Businesses

    Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters
    Dec. 4, 2023
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    Auto Shop Helps Wisconsin Families Assemble Holiday Presents

    Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters
    Dec. 4, 2023
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    TechForce Foundation Announces Chief Growth Officer and Board Additions

    Ratchet+Wrench Staff Reporters
    Dec. 1, 2023

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    Raise Your Effective Labor Rate

    Tess Owings
    May 12, 2020

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    Industry Impact of COVID-19

    May 1, 2020

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    The Path to Recovery

    Tess Owings
    April 6, 2020

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    Lead With Hope

    Tess Owings
    April 6, 2020

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    Does Spending More on Marketing Pay Off?

    April 1, 2020

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    Planning and Responding to the COVID-19

    Tess Owings
    March 12, 2020

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    The ASE Blue Seal Benefit

    March 1, 2020

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    Make Cell Phones Work for Your Shop

    Abby Patterson
    Feb. 3, 2020

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    Lift Safety 101

    Abby Patterson
    Jan. 8, 2020

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    Introducing the Mach-E

    Tess Owings
    Jan. 6, 2020

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    Trends+Analysis

    Lyft Repair’s Industry Effect

    Nora Johnson
    May 31, 2019

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    Losing Safety Inspections—Again

    Kiley Wellendorf
    March 1, 2019

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    Analysis: Vehicle Market Likely Past its Peak

    Sept. 7, 2018

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    Analysis: AI & the Next Stage of Predictive Maintenance

    Sept. 4, 2018

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    Trends+Analysis

    Report: The Economic Outlook for Auto Parts Retailers Looks Good

    Aug. 24, 2018

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    Analysis: Significant Vehicle Innovations Just Over Horizon

    Aug. 14, 2018

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    Analysis: Tesla Going Private Could Harm Industry’s Profits

    Aug. 13, 2018

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    Analysis: Trump's Fuel Efficiency Freeze Could Stall Industry

    Aug. 6, 2018
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