Repair One Automotive: Team Atmosphere Bolsters Shop’s Success
Creating a team atmosphere is sometimes easier said than done in a repair shop setting. Not so with Repair One Automotive. Since opening in January 2003, owners Brent and Brenda O’Neal have made every effort to build not only a team atmosphere, but a positive environment where “employees know their ideas are both listened to
ExtremeWrench Releases Free Mobile Application For Independent Repair Shops
ExtremeWrench.com has announced the release of a free mobile Web application for independent repair shops. The free app allows consumers to make appointments, get map directions, contact and shop ratings all in one location. The shops can be searched by various methods including zip code, city, state, car lines serviced as well as shop rating.
Openbay To Power New AutoZone Online Auto Repair Service
Openbay, a nationwide online marketplace for auto repair, has partnered with AutoZone to enable Boston-area consumers to comparison shop for and book automotive repair and maintenance services with a network of local professionals directly from AutoZone.com. According to AutoZone, the relationship with Openbay will save its customers the time, money and hassle of finding a
Auto Repair Specialists Set Record For Use Of Epicor Integrated Service Estimator Solution
Epicor Software Corp. has reported that the average number of mechanical repair estimates created each month through the Epicor Integrated Service Estimator (ISE) solution has reached an all-time high of more than 430,000. Epicor ISE is a Web-based estimating tool designed to help tire dealers, oil and lube businesses and other vehicle service specialists dramatically increase
How The Buy Local Movement Works For Your Independent Repair Shop
If you’ve ever seen a ‘buy local’ bumper sticker or stopped at the local farmers’ market on a Saturday morning, then you’ve seen the buy local movement at work. Through business alliances, local chambers of commerce and community events, the movement encourages consumers to support locally-owned, independent businesses because of the unique and rewarding benefits
Maylan Newton, Bob Greenwood To Lead CARS Service Repair Leadership Forum
CARS, the premier event for automotive service professionals, has announced the involvement of Maylan Newton, CEO and senior director of ESi, and Bob Greenwood, president/CEO of Automotive Aftermarket E-Learning Center Ltd., in the inaugural Service Repair Leadership Forum (SRLF). Newton and Greenwood will moderate and deliver training at the forum on July 24 during the
Parts Plus Repair America Sweepstakes To Award Ultimate Dream Car Weekend
During the upcoming Parts Plus Repair America Sweepstakes, select service dealers nationwide will have the chance to win five grand-prize trips to Los Angeles to drive an array of exotic vehicles as part of the Ultimate Dream Car Weekend hosted by Parts Plus Top Fuel driver Clay Millican. From June 1 through July 31, repair shops
‘Garage Gurus’ Roll Out Black Carpet For Chicago-Area Vehicle Repair Professionals
Vehicle repair professionals from across the Chicago area enjoyed the “black carpet” treatment and a chance to swap stories with reality TV star Danny “The Count” Koker during the recent grand opening of the “Garage Gurus” regional training center in Skokie. Garage Gurus is a first-of-its-kind, nationwide technical education network for vehicle repair technicians, shop owners
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Set to Launch ‘Garage Gurus,’ an Investment in Automotive Technicians, Repair Businesses
Independent automotive repair providers throughout the U.S. will soon be able to tap into an extensive network of technical training and product support resources designed to help enhance their competitiveness in an age of increasingly complex vehicle technologies. “Garage Gurus,” a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive technical education platform from Federal-Mogul Motorparts, will debut in April with onsite,
New Permatex Fuel Tank Repair Epoxy Stick Designed For Quick And Easy Fuel Tank Repairs
Permatex, a leader in chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, offers its new Permatex Fuel Tank Repair Epoxy Stick for a quick and easy fix on both metal gas tanks and containers. This industrial strength epoxy is resistant to most solvents and features a unique, ethanol resistant formula. It is ideally suited for filling