Southeast Issue 2023

For many owners, this is it: the moment all the hard work pays off. After running the marathon for years – decades even – you’re down the last mile sprint. With just a few more critical decisions, you can secure your future and turn that blood, sweat, and tears into the retirement you’ve dreamed of.…

Drilling With Accuracy Works 100% of The Time… Chas Grimpe started out wrenching more than 20 years ago as a self-described “country-boy, backyard mechanic.” Now, thanks to years of experience turning tough broken bolt repairs into quick fixes, his fellow technicians at ABC Transit in Cheswick, Pennsylvania refer to him as “The Extractor King.” “I’m…

What happens if you can’t find another tech to hire? The usual path to growing sales includes adding an additional tech so the shop can handle more cars and bill more hours. It’s such an ingrained idea that many owners have gone back into the bays to help create those additional sales “until I can…

Marketing is a rapidly growing topic that spans across industries. While some of its methods and techniques were once reserved for companies with the largest capital, the digital landscape has made marketing accessible for businesses of all sizes. It’s why digital marketing has become such a hot topic in the independent automotive repair industry. We…