Turning all jobs into team efforts promotes knowledge transfer to the less-experienced techs, who pay tuition in physical labor.
Can the flat rate system work better for a team?
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Shop Profile: Hansville Repair
71 years of success started at the end of the road.
Let’s bring back this tiny piece of archaic automotive technology
It’s a tiny step on the manufacturing line, but boy, drain plugs save mechanics a ton of time.
Break down ROs into three boxes
Help your customers prioritize their repairs and they’ll keep coming back.
Holistic healing works on cars, too
Parts on cars are interconnected—and their problems often are as well.
Modern GDI systems have brought back decades-old maintenance issues
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The best auto racing movies to convert non-racing fans
There are two kinds of people in the world: race fans and people who haven’t watched these movies.
A few tips for tow truck operators
Hookin’ ain’t easy. Here’s what I wish I knew on Day 1.
The $2.5 million man: hire the right manager for your shop if you want to run with the big dogs
Starting a shop and managing it to the big leagues require very different skills. Odds are you don’t have both, and that’s okay.