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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

5 Things to Consider While Hiring the Best Mechanics for Your Auto Repair Shop

Good auto mechanics are an asset for any shop. They can, quite literally, make or break your customers’ cars, and ...

7 Tips for a More Sustainable Auto Repair Shop

These days, everyone is doing their best to fight climate change and keep the planet healthy. Your shop probably also ...

AutoLeap Salutes 3 Female Auto Repair Shop Owners on International Women’s Day

Finding success in an industry where women make up only about 2% of the workforce is definitely something worth celebrating, ...

6 Types of Insurance for Auto Repair Shops

If you are wondering why automotive business insurance is important then you are at the right place. As an independent ...

5 Ways to Deal with Unhappy Customers at Your Auto Repair Shop

If you own an auto repair shop, chances are you’ve come across unhappy customers before. They may be rude, rowdy, ...

8 Effective Social Media Ideas for Auto Repair Shops

With most of the day spent “under the hood”, auto shop owners may see posting on social media platforms where ...

5 Ways to Sell More Tires and Make More Money

If you want to make more money selling tires, you’ve come to the right place! We sat down with Alan ...

Customer Supplied Parts: Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Should you agree to install customer supplied parts at your auto shop? Table of Contents For many small businesses, it ...

AutoLeap Announces $18 Million Series A Funding Led by Bain Capital Ventures

TORONTO, October 1, 2021 – AutoLeap, an auto repair shop software company serving the automotive repair industry, has raised $18 ...

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