AutoShopOwner - Automotive Shop Owners Network: AutoShopOwner - Automotive Shop Owners Network

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

• Yesterday, 03:33 PM
• In: Tire changing con man appea...
• By: xrac 

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!

• Yesterday, 10:03 AM
• In: Football Fans?
• By: CARMandP 

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!

• 11 January 2010 - 05:20 PM
• In: Recomendations for 2 bay shop
• 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.

• 30 January 2010 - 10:33 AM
• In: Honest Mechanic/Honest Cust...
• By: Gonzo 

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.

• 07 February 2010 - 10:27 AM
• In: We are back up and running!
• By: Joe Marconi 

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.

• 07 February 2010 - 10:50 AM
• In: Need Help On Loaner Cars
• By: Joe Marconi 

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

• 07 February 2010 - 11:33 AM
• In: Positive Economic Indicator...
• 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.

• 15 January 2010 - 10:23 AM
• In: Will Banner Programs Compet...
• By: Joe Marconi 

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

• 30 January 2010 - 08:21 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.

• 07 February 2010 - 11:43 AM
• In: Where do you find Techs?
• 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

• 19 January 2010 - 11:55 AM
• In: Service advisors per tech?
• 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.

• 10 January 2010 - 06:01 PM
• In: ATI/Chris "Chubby" Frederick
• By: Carguy 

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

• 07 February 2010 - 04:31 PM
• In: Selling high dollar Needed ...
• 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.

• 30 January 2010 - 11:50 AM
• In: Solus Pro
• By: Dr.Dave 

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.

• 10 January 2010 - 06:19 PM
• 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.

• 07 February 2010 - 10:53 AM
• In: identifix
• By: Joe Marconi 

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.

• 05 February 2010 - 11:01 AM
• In: Industrial Parts Coating Bu...
• By: AutoShopOwner 

Please post any webiste links that may be of interest to the members of AutoShopOwner.

• 20 January 2008 - 10:31 PM
• In: GM GoodWrench (Free site)
• By: Alex 

Automotive Breaking News!

• 07 February 2010 - 11:10 PM
• In: Toyota looks at possible br...
• By: AutoShopOwner News