6 PartsTech Updates to Know in 2026
Discover these six PartsTech updates from the first half of 2026 that change how shops build a repair order, all based on shop feedback.
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Discover these six PartsTech updates from the first half of 2026 that change how shops build a repair order, all based on shop feedback.
The shops that come out ahead in the next five years won’t be the ones that avoided the industry’s challenges – they’ll be the ones that saw them coming and prepared.
For shops, like most businesses, performance improvements don’t happen overnight. Real, lasting improvement comes from consistent, deliberate action across the business, from the employees to customers.
A shop’s parts ordering process rarely gets the spotlight, but it quietly shapes almost everything else that happens on the floor. A tight, well-run process keeps technicians moving.
As talent pipelines narrow, shops may be facing a future succession crisis. See the strategies top shops are implementing to solve for it.
Get the data on shop management system (SMS) usage and how these platforms have become essential for shop operations.
Here's a look at shop strategies for retention, career development, and the steps shops are taking to build a stronger workforce.
Discover Average Repair Order (ARO) boosters shops are implementing to keep customers happy and businesses thriving.
Across the industry, the technician shortage remains one of the most pressing challenges. See how top shops are navigating it.
From the time it takes to write a repair order (RO) to a shop’s gross annual revenue, discover the operational data behind top shops!
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Dave chose years ago to share his shop’s finances, including P&L statements, with his team. He has never regretted this choice. He wants every employee to understand how revenue is used — covering everything from equipment and operational expenses to salaries and business growth. This transparency also shows how net profit allows his shop to handle unforeseen expenses like equipment breakdowns or necessary tool upgrades without resorting to debt financing.
To explore why technician mentorship is crucial and help you consider its implementation in your shop, we spoke with Scott Brown, owner of Connie & Dick’s Service Center Inc. in Claremont, California. “I agree that mentorship needs more focus.” says Scott, “I’ve been growing mentorship in my shop, and it makes a big difference.”
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