First Ever AI Receptionist for Auto Shops

No More Missed Calls | Free Trial for 30 Days

AutoLeap Blog

Your go-to resource for industry news, trends and business advice

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 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 ...

How Your Online Relevance Affects Your Auto Shop’s Revenue

Traditional advertising and word-of-mouth referrals remain effective forms of marketing for auto repair shops. However, digital visibility and a strong ...

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, ...

What Drives Success at Your Auto Repair Shop?

Many auto repair shop owners fail to realize that ONLY fixating on financial targets won’t make their business a success. ...

Advice delivered to
your inbox

Our newsletter full of inspiration, webinars, tips and news.