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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

Tire Storage Made Easy With AutoLeap

As the seasons shift, it isn’t just our wardrobes and temperatures changing. Every car owner has experienced the need to ...

What Zoning is Required for Auto Repair?

It’s time to open your auto repair shop. You covered all the bases, even finding the perfect location to build ...

Hourly Rate vs. Flat Rate: How Auto Mechanics Are Paid

Establishing pay rates for your techs is a crucial part of running a successful auto repair shop. You can always ...

50 Best Auto Repair Shop Names

You have looked over your numbers and you think you are ready to open an auto repair shop. Your plan ...

Average Cost to Open an Auto Repair Shop

You spend time weighing the pros and cons, even seeking out counsel from close family and friends with small business ...

5 Steps Auto Repair Customers Take in the Buying Process

During Greg Marchand’s 15-year tenure at Toyota, he noticed something—most auto repair shops focus solely on the sales process. And ...

How to Make Your Auto Repair Shop Waiting Room Stand Out

So you’ve put the hard work in to start an auto repair shop. But have you considered everything you need ...

4 Steps to Start an Auto Repair Loyalty Program

You just completed a new customer’s first service appointment at your auto repair shop. Everything went well and your customer ...

5 Magazines All Auto Repair Shop Owners Should Read

The ever-changing auto repair industry requires mechanics and shop owners to stay updated with the latest news and techniques. This ...

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