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Winners Auto & Cycle: Integrity And Connecting With Customers Are Keys To Shop’s Success

As a customer, having peace of mind when dropping off a vehicle for service is crucial. And, knowing that the shop’s staff and technicians will repair your vehicle right the first time will most likely keep you coming back for future service. It’s that kind of customer satisfaction that Winners Auto & Cycle is known for in Brownstown, MI.

Workforce Development: Technicians Needed!

It’s no secret that in the automotive industry today, businesses are struggling to find skilled workers. Repair businesses often find themselves competing with each other for the same technicians, and also with other industry segments such as dealerships, collision repair, heavy-duty/diesel, etc.

Training Your Techs Reduces Turnover And Will Help Take Our Industry To The Next Level

How do we train our employees, increase their capabilities and retain them after we have invested our precious resources? In order to do that, we need to understand why we train and define how to make it work for us for the long-term.

Women In Auto Care Announces New Committee Members

The new members of the education, marketing, member development and newly-formed membership committees will serve a two-year term.

Early-Bird Registration Ends June 19 For Women In Auto Care Summer Leadership Conference

The day-and-a-half education and networking conference will be held July 19-20 at the Nashville Marriott at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Register Now For the Women In Auto Care Summer Leadership Conference

Jam-packed with top-level speakers, this conference is sure to inspire and ignite passion in all those who attend, said the association.

Free Auto Care Careers Recruitment Guide For Hiring Managers

In addition to outlining methods to attract recent graduates and military veterans, the guide features social media recruitment strategies and ways to strengthen retention and mentoring efforts.

Passing The Baton: Creating An Exit Strategy

Whether you are nearing retirement or have decades left, there’s no time like the present to begin forming your exit strategy. Knowing well in advance what it is you plan to do with your business when you retire will help you get the business in top shape to garner a high selling price as well as minimize the tax impact of passing the shop to family members. It also ensures you’re prepared in the event of a health emergency, should one unfortunately arise.

How VJ’s Auto Service Offers Unique Service Offerings With Family-Oriented Atmosphere

When VJ Sabanayagam and his wife opened a single-bay independent repair shop in Monrovia, CA, in 1997, they had no idea how quickly their small business would grow. In addition to routine maintenance, repairs and electrical diagnostics, VJ’s is also a factory-certified sales and service center for Onan generators and Blue Ox tow equipment, commonly found in recreational vehicles.

Car Care Council Women’s Board Names Vonda Lee The 2015 Auto Care Woman Of Excellence

The Car Care Council Women’s Board (WB) recently announced that Vonda Lee, director of retail and special markets, Beck/Arnley, is the 2015 recipient of the Auto Care Woman of Excellence award. Lee will be presented with the award at the WB press conference and reception at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at the Sands Expo, room No. 310 during AAPEX in Las Vegas.