Podcast Preview (Episode 8): Proven Strategies to Prepare Shops for EVs (Part 2)

By Amber Wright
| August 17, 2023
| Industry News

The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, returns with part two of our discussion on a topic that shop owners can’t ignore: electric vehicles.

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What is the upside of EVs for shops who feel prepared? How can a shop owner get their finances in order to accommodate work on emerging technology? Let’s find out!

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Recap from episode eight

In The Shop Management Show’s eighth episode, I was thrilled to be joined by Alan Beech, President of Beech Consulting.

Alan and I discussed:

Technician training opportunities for EVs
The upside of EVs for prepared shops
Financial planning for electric vehicles
And much more!

On preparing your shop finances for EVs

Alan says he anticipates a capital intensive future for shops focused on EV repairs. Your business will need to be in good financial standing to support added work on electric vehicles.

Here are some tips to prepare your shop’s finances for EVs:

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On the aftermarket technician’s problem-solving advantage

There are many available avenues to train for EVs. Your technicians can go the traditional route and attend local classes after regular business hours. Or they can keep things simple and seek out free resources. YouTube videos from specialized EV technicians still provide a lot of educational value.

Alan says your shop’s aftermarket technicians will have an industry advantage regardless of what training they choose. That’s because they already use their problem-solving abilities daily with general repairs for ICE vehicles. That built-in mindset will help them identify similarities in technologies and figure out EV repairs.

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Closing thoughts

We hope these podcast insights set your shop on a path to success with EVs and other emerging technology.

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