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Automotive Industry Trends Every Shop Owner Should Know in 2026

The North American automotive market is in pretty good shape right now. It was valued at about USD 1095 billion in 2026, and is expected to reach USD 1422 billion in another 5 years. With

13 Auto Repair Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Shop

Independent auto repair shops are sitting in the middle of a genuine opportunity. The average U.S. vehicle age hit 12.8 ...

Tire Shop Equipment List: Essential Tools for Every Shop (2026)

The opening or start of a tire shop requires more than just a place to put a business and technicians. ...

Auto Repair Shop Business Plan: A Complete Example

Not all auto repair shops are created equal. It is based on an open plan. A formal business plan can ...

The Ultimate Guide to Starting a Mobile Mechanic Business

There’s a reason more mechanics are ditching the shop and going mobile. People are stretched thin. The last thing someone ...

Understanding OSHA Regulations for Auto Repair Shops

Running an auto repair shop means managing a lot of moving parts, literally and figuratively. Between managing technicians, keeping up ...

How Much Does It Cost to Start a Tire Shop Business?

Opening a tire shop sounds straightforward on the surface. You stock some tires, hire a couple of technicians, and let ...

How to Buy A Mechanic Shop? Things to Consider for New Shop Owners

When you have invested years and years in establishing your auto repair shop, you must have, at one time or ...

Universal TPMS Programming Tools: Optimize your diagnostics

The auto repair shops that succeed make sure that the repairs are timely, the operations are established, and intelligent equipment ...

7 Proven Ways to Navigate the Auto Parts Shortage

Stalled jobs, backed-up bays, or technicians waiting on parts? All of this indicates an auto parts shortage. It appears to ...

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