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Exciting Announcement from Elite Worldwide! Darrin Barney Takes the Reigns as New Owner!
As of January 1, 2023, Elite Worldwide is under new ownership. Bob and Karen Cooper have decided that they are ready to pass the torch to former VP of Operations Darrin Barney, who is…
Flipping Industry Misconceptions (Your Competitive Advantage)
When speaking or coaching business owners, a common challenge comes up. They are frustrated by the many misconceptions of the industry. Today anyone who can do a search online thinks they’re an expert. These misconceptions pop up when working with…
ASE Reminds Techs of Certification Required for A/C Work
As the air conditioning season approaches, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) reminds service technicians that they must be trained and certified through an EPA-approved organization, such as ASE, to service mobile air conditioning systems. The credential from…
Checklist for Discovering Lost Sales in Auto Repair Shops
If your shop is not generating the sales you need, you may want to take advantage of this easy-to-use Elite checklist to see where you may be losing sales before you start pumping more of your hard-earned money into your…
Crushing Owner Fears
When I think back to when Tony and I opened our shop in 1999, There were the obvious things we knew we had to do to be successful. We had to be committed to our business and we were willing…
Marketing vs Advertising to Women Car Buyers and Owners
Women are significant vehicle owners and drivers in North America, and their participation in the automotive market has been steadily increasing over the years. According to a 2021 report by the Women's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor, 75%…
Be a Leader; Not a Micromanager
So many shop owners suffer from a killer management mistake: micromanaging. You don’t typically realize you are doing it until the damage is done. So let’s break it down. Micromanaging is a style of management where you, the shop owner…
ASA Colorado Summit 2023
ASA Colorado hosted the 2023 Summit at Lincoln Tech in Denver, offering courses throughout the day for technicians, service advisors, and shop owners. There was good food, lots of training, networking, and fun. Learn more about ASA Colorado at https://asacolorado.org/…
Explorer Misfire, MIL On After Owner Replaced Coil
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer, 2WD, V8-4.6L, VIN W, Automatic transmission/transaxle Mileage: 196,459 Problem: After the owner tried replacing the #5 coil, to repair a P0305 misfire diagnostic trouble code (DTC), this Explorer ended up at the shop with a hard…
Collision repairers place 29 carriers on Insurer Report Card “Honor Roll”
Among more than 87 auto insurance companies graded by collision repairers in terms of how well they work to ensure quality repairs and customer service, 29 received a “B” or higher to earn a spot the “Honor Roll” in the…
Registration Opens for CIECA CONNEX 2023 15th Annual Conference
Connected Car, Connected Industry Sanford, NC—CIECA announced that its 15th annual conference, CONNEX 2023, will be held at the DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton, in Bloomington, IL, September 12-13. The event will include a full lineup of business and technical speakers,…
What Is Your Business Strategy Costing You and Your Shop?
When I think back to when Tony and I opened our automotive shop or my dad had his construction business, we all started with a DIY (Do It Yourself) strategy model and traded time and effort for money. I find it's the…
The 10 Best Tire Inflators for 2023
A flat tire is a guaranteed way to deflate your day. Luckily, we live in a world with gadgets designed to help pump up your tires, so you can be on your way in no time flat. [caption id="attachment_12673" align="alignright"…
Develop and Strengthen Your EQ Skills
Did you know that the success of leadership star performers is largely attributed to emotional intelligence (EQ) skills, not IQ? Talent Smart, a company that studied EQ in over 1000 people notes that up to 90% of the success is…
Conquering the Illusion of Transparency
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ‘round and listen up! Have you ever been frustrated with your team? Do they take too many bathroom breaks? Do they spend more time chatting than working? Have no fear because I have the solution to…
IRS opens free portal to file information returns
IR-2023-14, Jan. 25, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today that businesses can now file Form 1099 series information returns using a new online portal, available free from the IRS. Known as the Information Returns Intake System (IRIS),…
3 Tips on Maximizing Your Shop’s Sales During Difficult Times
We all know that these incredibly challenging times are impacting businesses and people all around the world. To help maximize your shop’s sales and profits in the face of these difficulties, here are 3 simple and cost-free tips that you…
