Tune Ups July/August 2016
“I Love People, and I Help People. That’s What I Do.” Bob Wills did a lot more than fix a tire recently. He actually helped save the life and spirit of a discouraged Vietnam veteran. Wills, owner of Wills Auto…
Auto Inc. - July-August 2016
The Two Roads to Success
As shop owners and managers, the busier we are, the better the business. But do you ever feel that something is happening, and you’re too busy to pay attention? You really need to pay attention. At the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers…
The Balancing Act
To sell tires, or not to sell tires? How one shop owner’s inquiry into new technology led him to burn rubber in a new direction. Some “truths” are true or untrue, depending on an individual’s perspective. For example, up until…
Damage Control
Check out these nine expert tips for streamlining your collision estimating process and learn how to apply them in your shop. Estimating the cost of repairs in a collision shop is one of the most important steps in the repair…
Small Shop, Big Ideas
The essential questions you must ask, and answer, before spending a penny on marketing your services and yourself. “Marketing” is such a broad term. It includes everything from a billboard to a tweet. How do you deal with your marketing…
Bugs Bugging You?
What to look for on your new website that could be causing technical difficulties. You’ve worked hard on designing a new website and now that it’s live out there on the World Wide Web, you want it to look and…
