AutoShopOwner - Automotive Management Network: AutoShopOwner - Automotive Management Network

General Automotive Discussion Forum. Here you can discuss anything Automotive related as a member of Auto Shop Owner! All General Automotive topics allowed.

• 15 March 2010 - 07:39 AM
• In: new published story
• By: Gonzo 

Here you can start a non-automotive related topic for discussion. A topic posted in here doesnot have to be Automotive related. AutoShopOwner members can discuss whatever they want in here!

• 13 March 2010 - 08:11 PM
• In: The business of American is...
• By: Joe Marconi 

Introduce yourself to the community! Tell us what you would like to get out of networking with other shop owners. If you are new, make sure you take a moment and start a new thread, to say hello to the community and let everyone know that you are onboard!

• 13 March 2010 - 08:13 PM
• In: Hello all
• By: Joe Marconi 

Here you can post any type of photo or video from another site or include links from the AutoShopOwner Gallery. It does not have to be automotive related. Anything you would like to share or discuss.

• 24 February 2010 - 08:40 AM
• In: Women's Free Automotive...
• By: Joe Marconi 

What do you do outside of your shop? What vacations have you taken? What hobbies do you have? Share your interests outside of your shop, with the community.

• 17 January 2010 - 10:12 AM
• In: Want to Boost Morale?
• By: Joe Marconi 

Here you will will find announcements and information from the staff at AutoShopOwner.com. if you have a support request, need help using the site, or feedback, please post it here.

• Today, 06:28 AM
• In: Footerbar Added - Beta Test
• By: Alex 

Do you have any automotive business related issues that you need help with? Examples are: Marketing, Human Resource, Customer Service, Hiring & Firing, Accounting, Financial, or any other business related issue. Post a new topic to get help from the community.

• Yesterday, 05:56 AM
• In: LOOKING FOR HELP
• By: Joe Marconi 

Marketing, advertising, and promoting your business are important to maintain and grow your business. Discusssions.

• 15 March 2010 - 06:05 AM
• In: Raising average ticket sales
• By: Joe Marconi 

Aligning your company with major parts suppliers can help your business grow. Franchising is a way to get into an established business model. Discussions.

• 20 February 2010 - 08:57 AM
• In: Sears offering defunct car ...
• By: Alex 

Discussions about management systems, software, websites, the internet, online purchasing, how-to, etc.

• 27 February 2010 - 09:05 PM
• In: Post your shop's website!
• By: xrac 

HR Topics, Terminations, New Hires, Team Building, & Training Discussions. State Laws are all different, please check your state laws.

• 10 March 2010 - 01:20 PM
• In: Human Resources - Hiring an...
• By: Joe Marconi 

To generate profitable sales and consistent quality customer service, you ned to be in control of your workflow management, productivity, quality control, and have in place specific systems and procedures

• 12 March 2010 - 05:33 PM
• In: Help me with my gameplan here
• By: Joe Marconi 

A sale must bring profit, if it doesn’t It’s a loss. Accounting is a major part of any business. Are you in control of your accounting and profitability? Are you controlling your payroll to be profitable? Discussions.

• Today, 01:13 PM
• In: The balance between Being C...
• By: Joe Marconi 

You are judged by what the customer sees and experiences. What type of customer service do you provide? Customer Service Discussions.

• 11 March 2010 - 02:24 PM
• In: Vacation Sales Lesson
• By: Joe Marconi 

This is the place for you to slide back to your technician side and have a talk with others about fixing cars, tools, jobs, etc.

• 20 February 2010 - 08:24 AM
• In: Trouble with Throttle Body ...
• By: Joe Marconi 

Support the "Right To Repair Act". Are there times when you have hit a brick wall while servicing your customer’s car due to lack of information and software, undefined fault codes, specialized equipment which results in sending your customer to the new car dealer? AutoShopOwner.com will forward the information to National Automotive Task Force (www.nastf.org).

• 29 January 2010 - 08:23 AM
• In: Angry Saab Story
• By: Joe Marconi 

Are you stuck on a vehicle? Need some help from your peers? Post your requests here and we'll all have a look. Please be as descriptive as possible.

• 19 June 2009 - 06:20 AM
• In: OTC Pegisys Diagnostic Scan...
• By: autoguy 

Technical Tips from shop owners/technicians in the community. Got a tip to share? Please post it here.

• 25 February 2010 - 07:25 AM
• In: Brake Cleaner Hazards
• By: Joe Marconi 

Hi-tech cars need hi-tech equipment. Need advice on purchasing Lifts, tire machines, alignment machines, etc..? General Tools and Equipment discussions.

• 15 March 2010 - 09:08 PM
• In: What's Your Favorite Scan Tool
• By: CARMandP 

Selling some equipment, tools, or something else that may be of interest to other shop owners? Looking for somathing particular? Post it here.

• 23 January 2010 - 06:54 PM
• In: Nitrogen in tires
• By: partsman 

Automotive Business Opportunities, shops for sale, franchise opportunities, and any other bussiness related posts.

• Today, 05:03 AM
• In: High End Collision Repair F...
• By: AutoShopOwner 

Automotive Breaking News!

• Today, 08:24 AM
• In: Volkswagen creates R divisi...
• By: AutoShopOwner News