Numbers: Top 5 Marketing Tools Used by Auto Repair Shops

April 11, 2024
A snapshot of how auto repair shops are targeting customers and prospects.

Customers want your services, and every shop has a different relationship with marketing. As indicated in the 2023 Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey Report, 10% of shops outsource marketing, 40% handle those operations in-house, and 32% share the role with an outside service provider.  

Here are the top five ways shops are targeting their customers and prospects: 

  • Facebook Ads: 49% 
  • Email Marketing: 49% 
  • SEO Tools: 47% 
  • Google Ad Words: 43% 
  • Direct Mail: 39% 

Did You Know?: 37% of shops not marketing at all have an average annual revenue of $500,000

About the Author

Chris Jones | Editor

Chris Jones is the editor of Ratchet+Wrench magazine and host of its companion podcast, Ratchet+Wrench Radio, a weekly show featuring automotive professionals across the auto care landscape.

Sponsored Recommendations

State of the Art, Online Training

Valvoline University is a state-of-the-art, online training system with 24/7 accessibility. It’s designed to increase your success by developing your employees in key areas: product...

Increase Premium Oil Changes by 12%*

Valvoline SPARK is a proven way to increase your sales and profit. The program is an effective approach for presenting oil change packages that can deliver double digit gain for...

Strategies to Increase Profits and Traffic at Your Repair Shop

Rev up your auto repair business with a guide to industry best practices that delves into the strategies and techniques that top-performing auto repair shops employ to not only...

Download: Lessons in ADAS

As ADAS systems become increasingly popular, understanding proper maintenance is crucial. This eBook explains the importance of staying current on proper ADAS calibration processes...