Episode 1 of Talking Shop with Shop Owner: Hosting Successful Car Care Clinics
Episode 1 of Talking Shop with Shop Owner magazine explores what it takes to host a successful car care clinic. Bill Hill, owner of Mighty Auto Pro in Medina, Ohio, and Leigh Anne Best, the shop’s marketing director join us in studio. Sponsored by SNAP Finance.
Auto Care Association Announces 2021 Award Recipients
Leaders in industry education, innovation and the next generation have been honored.
Shop Profile: Desert Car Care
Things are not always easy in this industry, and Frank Leutz has overcome many of the same difficulties we all experience.
Hosting A Women’s Car Care Clinic – Easing Fears & Providing Education Helps Instill Trust
With more and more women making primary automotive-related purchasing decisions, including service and repair decisions, forward-thinking shops are trying to better educate this important clientele base. So, in recent years, many shops have decided to host women’s car care clinics as a means to educate customers.
Women In Auto Care Announces 2016 Automotive Communications Awards
The recipients were honored during the 19th annual Women in Auto Care press conference and reception, which took place Tuesday, Nov. 1, at The Venetian Hotel during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, NV.
Make Education A Key Component Of Your National Car Care Month Plans
As today’s vehicles have become more technologically advanced, educating your customers thoroughly about auto care will help them better understand all the data that is now available on their dashboard. Seeing the term “oil life” displayed on an in-car screen may mean different things to different people. Helping your customers clearly understand will go a long way to helping them be more proactive when it comes to vehicle maintenance.
Rad Air Complete Car Care: Where Customer Service Is King
Behind every successful independent automotive repair shop is a staff that not only provides expert repairs, but one that treats customers with the care and respect that keeps them coming back – and telling their family and friends. Since founding Rad Air Complete Car Care in 1975, Shop Owner Andy Fiffick has expanded from his original Parma Heights, OH, location to three company-owned facilities and nine franchised operations throughout Northeast Ohio. Along the way, staffing has always been a critical component for success.
Pam’s Motor City Automotive: Love For Cars Is The Foundation For A Successful, Female-Owned Repair Shop
Pam Oakes has always had a love for cars, a passion handed down through the generations of her family. In fact, she’s a fourth-generation technician; her father, grandfather and even great-grandfather came before her and taught her everything they knew.
Sallas Auto Repair Shop Educates Women and Students about Caring for Cars
Sallas Auto Repair in Kansas City, MO, is passionate about cars and educating drivers about how to care for their cars. After years of witnessing several women be ripped off by other auto repair shops, Sallas began “car care clinics” to educate drivers about caring for their vehicles.
Pep Boys Celebrates International Women’s Day
Two California locations offered free car care clinics and multi-point inspections.