Automotive repair

Regina auto repair shop transitions to 4-day work weekRegina auto repair shop transitions to 4-day work week

May 15, 2023| 11:56 pm

Employees at a Regina auto repair shop may never experience a case of the Mondays again. Earlier this month, Kinetic Auto Service (KAS) switched to a four-day workweek schedule for its employees. “I think in the end, it will increase productivity and we just have to work out the kinks as we go,” said KAS president and CEO Erin Vaughan. KAS employees will work 10 hours a day from Tuesday to Friday. The new schedule is a trial run stemmed from employee feedback. Vaughan believes it will improve her employees’ work-life balance. She hopes [...]

What customers want from youWhat customers want from you

May 11, 2023| 11:52 pm

Image credit: Depositphotos. com The easier you can make it for a customer to access your automotive repair services, the more likely they’ll get those services from you. So shops need to look at ways to break down the barriers that are impeding customers from choosing them when they’re in need of an automotive service professional, said Sara Fraser, vice president of business development and client services at Haas Performance Consulting. For instance, booking an appointment with a shop should be as easy as booking a doctor’s appointment, she said. Patients can go online and book appointments on their doctor’s… [...]

Hyundai Heads to Home Event at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca With Momentum – Autos CommunityHyundai Heads to Home Event at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca With Momentum – Autos Community

May 10, 2023| 11:12 am

Hyundai Motor America continues competing in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge (IMPC) as the schedule shifts to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the Motul Course De Monterey, powered by Hyundai N weekend – the home event for Hyundai Motor America. Making his debut at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, and IMPC is Jordan Wiseley. Wiseley is an actor and athlete who competed on MTV’s THE CHALLENGE television series and became one of the winningest competitors across seven seasons. The WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca 120 is set to see the green flag fly at 7:30 pm ET / 4:30 pm PT [...]

Demand for Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market Size and Forecast Report 2031Demand for Automotive Repair & Maintenance Services Market Size and Forecast Report 2031

May 7, 2023| 11:50 pm

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Car Repair Simulator codes [May 2023]: Free Gems and CoinsCar Repair Simulator codes [May 2023]: Free Gems and Coins

May 3, 2023| 11:47 pm

3rd May, 2023: We checked for new Car Repair Sim codes. Ever dreamed of becoming a mechanic, but don’t know your wrench from your ratchet? Then Car Repair Simulator is the Roblox game for you. This experience puts you in charge of a brand new garage which you’ll have to grow from scratch. To make your garage the best one around, you’ll have to hire mechanics, collect scrap parts, and add more equipment. If you’re struggling to get started, make sure to redeem some of the developer’s Car Repair Simulator codes, dishing out free Gems and Coins. Coins [...]

Benchmark Trims Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Target Price to $58.00Benchmark Trims Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Target Price to $58.00

May 3, 2023| 7:49 am

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH – Get Rating) had its price target lowered by investment analysts at Benchmark from $71.00 to $58.00 in a report released on Monday, The Fly reports. Benchmark’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 33.61% from the company’s previous close. Several other analysts have also issued reports on SAH. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered shares of Sonic Automotive from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $60.00 to $55.00 in a research report on Tuesday, February 21st. StockNews.com began coverage on shares of Sonic [...]

Why Upgrading Your Tires Is So Important for a CarWhy Upgrading Your Tires Is So Important for a Car

May 1, 2023| 10:51 am

If you own a vehicle and want to start investing in modifications, your tires are an important part. Here’s why you should upgrade your tires for your car. Improving certain parts of your car could significantly impact your vehicle. For example, you could switch out your engine or upgrade your suspension for more power and control. However, one of the the best upgrades for a car are the tires—here’s why. Improving Vehicle Controls A good set of specialty tires can help you drive on uneven terrain. For example, off-road tires help those who want to drive off the beaten [...]

FUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small businessFUTURE OF WORK: Dundas independent auto shops support small business

April 25, 2023| 11:40 pm

James and Nicole Elzinga, of Arrow Automotive Repair, and their daughter, Winnie, outside their 200 King St. W. location. A unique arrangement between three Dundas businesses that might otherwise be seen as competitors set the stage for the independent repair shops to thrive into the future. Eccles Auto Service, Arrow Automotive Repair and Dundas Cycle and Powersports cooperated to protect local jobs in the auto tech sector, and other small businesses in downtown Dundas. Bruce Eccles, founder of Eccles Auto, sold his former shop at 200 King St. W. to James and Nicole Elzinga of Arrow Automotive. The shop’s former… [...]

Best Ways To Increase the Range of Your EVBest Ways To Increase the Range of Your EV

April 22, 2023| 10:20 am

If you’re new to EVs, you might not know all the best ways to increase its overall range. In this guide, we’ve put together some of the best ways to do so. Generally, people who own gas cars don’t put much thought into how much gas they waste while driving. The reason for this is due to the fact that gas cars take mere minutes to get back on the road once they’re out of fuel. On the other hand, once an EV runs out of power, it can sometimes take as long as an hour to have [...]

Auto Body Shop Financials: Breakeven Point and BeyondAuto Body Shop Financials: Breakeven Point and Beyond

April 21, 2023| 11:14 pm

This article is the fourth in a series on accounting. To view the rest of the series: Part 1, click here. Part 2, click here. Part 3, click here. One of the most valuable things in any collision repair business is for ownership and management to have an accurate understanding of their financial performance. In this series, we’ve elaborated on that key point and broken down the ins and outs of the profit and loss (P&L) statement as well as given insight into industry standards on the structure of how that P&L should look. We’ve given recommendations for an easier… [...]

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