In 1956, the United States government created the Highway Trust Fund, a federal accounting mechanism funded through excise taxes, with the majority of its revenue coming from what is commonly known as the “gas tax.” The trust fund is divided…
Most auto shop owners know they need to delegate more. They know the business cannot keep depending on them to answer every question, approve every decision, and carry every detail in their head. So, they try to hand things off.…
Auto shop owners are starting to recognize something important: Time doesn’t come back, by working harder. It comes back when the business stops depending on the owner for everything. That’s what many owners begin to see when they focus on…
The Federal Register recently published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) titled Accountability in Higher Education and Access Through Demand-Driven Workforce Pell: Pell Grant Exclusion Related to Other Grant Aid; and Workforce Pell Grants. Through…
Auto shop owners talk about time like it’s something they don’t have enough of. More hours. More breathing room. More space to catch up. But in most shops, time isn’t lost because the owner is disorganized. Time is lost because…
As auto repair shops grow, many owners find that the role they once played no longer fits the needs of the business. Early on, jumping in, fixing problems personally, and being involved in every decision works. Over time, however, that…
Every January, shop owners say the same thing: “This year will be different.” They set goals. They make resolutions. They promise they’ll work fewer hours, hire better people, or finally step out of the day-to-day. And by February, most of…
Most independent shop owners didn’t open their business because they loved financial statements. They opened it because they loved problem-solving, fixing vehicles, and helping people. Yet sooner or later, every owner faces a hard truth: Your financials aren’t a side…
Paul Barry, Executive director, (left) of CIECA and Roy Schnepper, AMAM, Butler’s Collision, Roseville, MI, (right) and recent past chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) received the lifetime achievement award from CIECA on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at the…
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 4, 2025) – The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) revealed its New Products Award winners during the 2025 SEMA Show Kickoff Breakfast, recognizing the most innovative and cutting-edge advancements shaping the automotive aftermarket. More than 1,300 products…
Many auto shop owners I met started their journey the same way; as technicians who loved solving problems, cared deeply about customers, and wanted more control over their future. That same technician identity is what got them here. But it’s…
For many shop owners, the idea of opening a second location is exciting. You picture more bays, more revenue, and maybe even more freedom. But the truth? Two shops might be the most dangerous number in business. You’re not small…
President and CEO of Boyd Group Services Inc., Brian Kaner, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at the 2025 MSO Symposium, taking place Monday, November 3rd, in Las Vegas at Rio Hotel & Casino, a Destination by Hyatt. [caption…
Walk into most auto industry shops or scan the headlines, and you’ll hear the same three challenges on repeat: “We can’t find techs.” “Parts are killing our margins.” “We can’t keep up with technology.” But here's the truth: These aren’t…
Registration for the 14th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members strongly recommend collision industry leadership and management take advantage of this once-a-year opportunity to gather with peers and obtain updates on the status and direction of the…
The 2025 MSO Symposium returns to Las Vegas on Monday, November 3rd for its 14th annual conference. The Automotive Service Association looks forward to hosting the collision repair industry and kicking off the week of the SEMA/AAPEX show, the automotive…
Innovations in automotive technology often result in new costly expenses for automotive repairers. A recent study conducted by the University of North Florida found that acquiring the equipment needed to conduct advanced driving assistance system (ADAS) calibrations could set a…
If you own a single-location auto shop and want more time back in your day, there’s one hurdle you’re almost guaranteed to hit: delegation. It’s not that you don’t have a team. It’s that handing off responsibility feels risky. This…
