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Automotive Industry Trends Every Shop Owner Should Know in 2026

Key automotive industry trends shaping 2026 ▶ Electric vehicle market growth — EV sales hit 1.6 million in 2024, but adoption remains uneven across states, with California, Washington, and Vermont leading the transition. ▶ AI

Podcast Preview (Episode 11): How You Can Create a Winning Shop Culture (Part 1)

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, is back to cover a topic critical to your business’s success: shop culture. ...

Ethical Pricing Strategies to Build Customer Trust for Your Auto Repair Shop

Earning customer trust is essential for your auto repair business. And ethical pricing is a very important part of that ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 10): Day in the Life of a Mobile Mechanic (Part 2)

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, returns with part two of our mobile mechanic discussion! Day in the Life ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 9): Day in the Life of a Mobile Mechanic (Part 1)

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, is back with an exciting episode covering the mobile mechanic experience! Day in ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 8): Proven Strategies to Prepare Shops for EVs (Part 2)

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, returns with part two of our discussion on a topic that shop owners ...

The Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Auto Repair Business

Your revenue continues to climb and the shop is doing well. This is precisely when many shop owners start thinking ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 7): Proven Strategies to Prepare Shops for EVs (Part 1)

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, recently turned its conversation focus to one of the industry’s most pressing topics: ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 6): How to Create a Compliant Shop Handbook

What is a shop handbook? Why does it matter for your business? How can you create a compliant handbook? How ...

How to Diversify Your Auto Repair Shop’s Revenue Streams

Too many shops stick to just repairing vehicles and offering vehicle inspection services. While this is good, great things often ...

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