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The Keys to Maximizing Your Shop’s Profits

Running a repair shop means running a business, and that requires managing a budget, overseeing payroll, and, at the end of the day, turning a profit. However, …

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The Skills Every Service Writer Needs (and How PartsTech Can Help)

In busy auto shops, service writers are the linchpins that keep repairs, parts, and people in sync. They translate customer concerns into repair orders, coordinate with technicians …

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PartsTech’s Top 5 Time-Saving Features of 2025 (So Far!)

If you can believe it, we’re already over half-way through 2025! We’ve had an exciting year so far at PartsTech, from joining the OEC family to unveiling …

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Four Things Shop Owners Should Know About the Four-Day Work Week

At PartsTech, a big part of our mission is to save auto shops time when procuring parts. Because of that, we are often interested in learning what …

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Retaining Auto Technicians Amidst the Technician Shortage

(Below is an expert from PartsTech’s 2025 State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S. report.) PartsTech surveyed 752 shops and spoke with industry experts to bring you a report …

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2025 PartsTech Report: State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S.

We’ve launched our second industry report on the State of General Auto Repair Shops in the United States! Running a repair shop is about more than just …

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How Motoro Cars increases ARO: Blending operational excellence with exceptional customer experience

In our second annual report on the State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S., we asked the 752 survey respondents which actions they believe impact …

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Should your auto shop hire another service advisor?

PartsTech surveyed 752 owners and employees of general auto repair shops for our second annual State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S. report and found …

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The Case for Financial Transparency with Your Auto Shop Employees

In the auto repair industry, understanding the nuts and bolts of vehicles is crucial, but comprehending the shop’s financial mechanics is equally important. We spoke with Dave …

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Cultivate Technician Talent: The Power of Mentorship in Auto Repair Shops

We recently shared an article summarizing the thoughts and opinions of a couple of dozen auto technicians to help amplify their voices in the industry. One of …

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Navigating Pricing Objections and BYO Parts Requests in Your Auto Shop

During our recent webinar series focused on parts markup strategies for auto repair shops, we received many questions and comments from shops highlighting the challenges and concerns …

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What to Include on an Auto Repair Receipt 

Clear communication with your customers can make your auto repair business stand out from other repair shops. This is because careful and proactive communication helps to build customer …

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How To Boost Your Shop’s Tire Revenue By 20%

Tire shopping is an activity that many consumers find to be overwhelming. With so many factors to consider — size, speed rating, weather performance, safety rating, price, …

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