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How to Start an Auto Repair Shop in 2026: All You Need to Know

Opening an auto repair shop is a great way to venture into owning a business: you’re creating something from scratch in a practical, recession-proof industry that will always be needed. But the reality is that

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 ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 5): Setting Customer Expectations Throughout the Service Visit

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, continues to tackle the industry’s most important topics. Setting Customer Expectations During the ...

Top 5 Best Laptops for Automotive Technicians in 2024

Quality matters if you are looking for the best automotive laptop or mechanic laptop for your tools of the trade. ...

Podcast Preview (Episode 4): Building High Value Customer Relationships in Your Shop

The fourth episode of The Shop Management Show, a new podcast presented by AutoLeap, is officially live! Building High Value ...

Exploring Alternative Jobs For Mechanics Who Don’t Want To Be Mechanics

We’ve all heard the phrase, “do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” But what ...

Webinar Recap: Don’t Let Parts Ordering Slow Down Your Shop

Keeping your shop’s inventory stocked at all times is no easy feat! But with the right technology, it can be ...

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