Category: Tips

Choosing the wrong type of car lift costs more than choosing the wrong brand. Between two-post, four-post, scissor, mid-rise, in-ground,...

Running a successful auto repair shop and running a profitable one are not the same thing. Knowing how to run...

Good service advisors don’t have super personalities or technical skills. Most of the time, the difference lies in the service...

Picking the right repair manual sounds like a minor administrative task. It isn’t. Every time a technician pulls incorrect torque...

Most shop owners know they should be on social media. Few have the time to figure out what to post,...

Purchasing car lifts is one of the biggest auto equipment investments. This is because the upfront cost is just one...

Auto repair shop layout designs are one of the highest-leverage decisions for shop owners. A well-designed floor plan helps increase...

Smartphones have changed what it means to work in a shop. A technician today carries diagnostic databases, wiring diagrams, labor...

Every tool in your shop sends a signal to your technicians, to your customers, and to the bottom line. The...

Independent auto repair shops are sitting in the middle of a genuine opportunity. The average U.S. vehicle age hit 12.8...

The opening or start of a tire shop requires more than just a place to put a business and technicians....

Not all auto repair shops are created equal. It is based on an open plan. A formal business plan can...