Most shop owners have learned a lot from their mentors, including the importance of listening to their customers, fixing cars right the first time, and never putting money ahead of […]
If you’re like me, in the over-50 age bracket, it’s no surprise that you view the world a lot differently than the younger generation. On the other hand, people from […]
In today’s competitive environment every sale counts, so here are 5 easy-to-use tips that will help you drive up your sales, and generate happy customers at the same time. 1. […]
We all know that the industry is continuing to evolve, and you will be seeing your customers less often as time goes on. Accordingly, you will need to find ways […]
The ability to find new auto repair customers is a challenge for every auto repair shop, especially female customers. Often, the female gender is so stigmatized in the auto industry, […]
When we think of fast food, hamburgers, or amazing success stories, it’s hard to not think of McDonald’s. Since its inception in 1955, they have grown into a global company, […]
Ever wonder why a customer does not see the value in what you are recommending and declines the service or repair? Our sales approach, at times, assumes that the customer […]
If there is one thing most shop owners have in common, it’s that they have big hearts. They typically start their careers as technicians, and as soon as they have […]
When I was still in the auto repair business, I learned an invaluable secret from a remarkable man named Sol Price. For those of you not familiar with the name, […]
Without question, it is getting harder and harder to find the really great technicians. We just need to bear in mind that they’re out there, and that they’re more than […]
When a customer shows up at 10:00 am and asks “How long will it take for an oil change?”, what most service advisors will do is answer with a specific […]
A customer arrives at your service counter asking for an oil change service and a tire rotation. Your service advisor carefully writes the repair order, informs the customer that a […]
You may be surprised to hear it, but when your customers are angry with you it has nothing to do with their vehicles not being done on time, the problems […]
Part of your advertising and marketing program needs to incorporate community involvement, whether it’s with local business groups, church functions, the local chamber of commerce, or other local organizations. The […]
According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, some CEOs are starting to understand the price they have to pay for quick profits, and many of them are […]
We all know that people love choices, especially when they are making a purchasing decision. But when selling diagnostic services, you need to use an “assumptive close.” This means you […]
I am a believer in “guerrilla marketing”, which is a strategy that allows us to compete with the big guys, without going head-to-head with them. It helped the colonies win […]
If you want to generate more repeat business, then there are a number of things you will need to do. You’ll need to deliver extraordinary value, exceed your customer’s expectations […]
If you want to build a more profitable, successful auto repair business, you’ll need to make sure that every single employee has a clearly defined, written job description. If you’re […]
When money is tight and people are on a fixed budget, their natural response is to hold back on spending, especially when it comes to anything that they consider to […]