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Sample Auto Repair Shop Income Statement (P&L) + Free Template

Key Takeaways An income statement, also called a P&L, shows your shop’s sales, costs, gross profit, operating expenses, and net...

Auto Repair Industry Trends 2026: What They Mean for Your Shop

Key Takeaways The US aftermarket reached $435 billion in 2025, while Canada’s aftermarket output hit C$43.9 billion, according to AIA...

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The Ultimate Guide to SEMA 2026: What to Expect

Whether you’re a shop owner, manager, auto technician, or just a car enthusiast, there’s no other place you should be...

Understanding Auto Repair Shop Tax Deductions (For Shop Owners and Mechanics)

Disclaimer:  This guide is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional tax advice. Tax laws and...

Best All-Season Tires to Stock in Your Tire Shop

As a tire shop owner, your goal is to meet the diverse needs of your customers. You need to ensure...

How to Increase Average Repair Order Value in Your Auto Repair Shop

Average repair order (ARO) tells you how much revenue your shop makes per closed repair order. The number alone is...

What Is a BIT Inspection? California Requirements and the 90-Day Rule Explained

An important part of being a commercial vehicle operator is following state regulations. Avoiding the checklist for BIT inspections can...

How to Improve Customer Communication at Your Auto Repair Shop

Are you worried your shop isn’t getting more customers? Your technicians are providing top-notch repairs, but customers still don’t return....

Asymmetric vs Symmetric Car Lifts: Which Is Right for Your Shop?

Walk into almost any drive-in repair bay in the country, and you will find a 2-post lift as the centerpiece...

What Is an Automotive Service Writer? Everything Shop Owners Need to Know

Ask ten shop owners what a service writer actually does, and you’ll get ten different answers. Anything from “basically a...

16 Mechanic Shop Organization Ideas for Maximum Efficiency

16 Mechanic Shop Organization Ideas for Maximum Efficiency

If your auto repair shop has frequent tools missing, technicians are frustrated, and jobs are always getting late, then you...

How to Hire Automotive Technicians for Your Auto Repair Shop

How to Hire Automotive Technicians for Your Auto Repair Shop

Hiring qualified technicians is more than posting and waiting. It is a structured process from outlining the job role, posting...

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