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Promote Specialized Services to Stand Out from Competitors
If you’re a general automotive shop, the odds are pretty good that you’re happy to see customers who need new brake pads and rotors. When we ran an informal survey of our customers asking them which five services they most prefer to do,...
Unemployment is High. There Still Won’t Be Enough Technicians.
The national unemployment rate continues to drop after the largest spike since the Great Depression, reaching 8.4% in August. That’s a massive improvement over April’s 14.7% but it’s still a number reached only once (during the Great...
Good News for Auto Repair Shops – Used Car Sales Spike
The sweet spot in the market for auto repair shops is vehicles that are 6-12 years old. The owners of these vehicles have recently gotten rid of their car payment, are no longer under warranty and will have to start investing in their...
3 Things To Consider If Your Repair Shop Has Too Much Business
The economic impact of COVID-19 varies tremendously from region to region. Some shops have faced such steep revenue declines that they’ve already been forced to close their doors. But many of our customers are telling us a very...
Supporting Community Members in Need of Help
US unemployment exceeds 10%. Community involvement is always good for business, and if your business isn’t struggling right now it’s more important than ever to give back. Click here for some ways to help those in need.
11 Ways to Boost Your Auto Repair Shop’s Facebook Engagement
Do you ever ask yourself how you can make the most out of your auto repair shop’s Facebook page? Here are 11 different ways you can boost your shop’s Facebook presence (in a fun way)! 1. Birthday shout-outs to employees Recognize your...
3 Ways Auto Repair Shops Can Focus Growth on High-Margin Services
What type of auto repair work brings the highest margin? The reality is that it depends on the shop. For your shop, it will be the types of repairs you are best set up to handle well. It’s the repair that your technicians are...
Meeting Customers Where They Are
Your customers are all bringing you the same thing - a vehicle in need of maintenance or repair. That doesn’t mean their circumstances aren’t all different, especially in this chaotic time. The best way to provide great customer service...
What Is the Local Pack and Why Does It Matter for Auto Repair Shops?
When it comes to your web presence and search engine results pages (SERPs), it can be easy to confuse the many different elements. You may even be suspicious that Google does it on purpose so that normal people can’t figure them out....