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Stanley Trotman
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How AI Is Changing How Auto Repair Shops Do Business
From technician paperwork to customer conversations, new tools are reshaping daily operations and redefining the balance between technology and human interaction.
Oct. 30, 2026
Sandwish
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Cybersecurity Threats Are Evolving—but So Are the Tools to Combat Them
Sept. 21, 2026
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How Tiered DVIs Create Value for Technicians, Customers, and the Shop
Aug. 14, 2026
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Securing Your Business: Lessons from a Google Ads Account Breach
May 7, 2026
Autthapol Champathong
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Making AI Work for you
March 17, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: A Game Changer for Euro Car Doctor’s Predictive Maintenance Work
Feb. 2, 2026
Christine Schaffran
At AAPEX 2025, PwC Strategy& revealed why EV penetration in China has hit 30% while the U.S. sits at just 7%. From affordability gaps to infrastructure shortfalls, the trends point to hybrids—not full EVs—as the real growth story shaping repair shop opportunities.
Breakdown: EVs May Dominate the Headlines—But Not the Driveway
Nov. 20, 2025
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Toolbox: Find the Right Shop Management System
Oct. 14, 2025
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The SOP: How Smart Shop Owners Can Get Ahead Using AI
Aug. 12, 2025
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