General Automotive Discussion

607 topics in this forum

1. Customer's buying their own parts

   By Jonathan Ganther, November 2, 2015
   • 47 replies
   • 2,668 views
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   • bstewart
   • 11 hours ago

2. Found This in a Tire on Monday!

   By xrac, October 13
   • 2 replies
   • 144 views
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   • Old and Tired
   • Sunday at 09:49 PM

3. Best Scanner for General Repair

   By Extracareman, September 11
   • 5 replies
   • 345 views
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   • autobodyguys
   • October 9

4. Parts ordering

   By kbomb, November 7, 2016
   • 6 replies
   • 576 views
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   • Bockman's Auto Care
   • October 8

5. Chatbots — website, social media

   By ratchetandwrench, October 3
   • 0 replies
   • 69 views
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   • ratchetandwrench
   • October 3

6. Should there be a standard Diagnostic charge

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   By Gonzo, January 24, 2010
   • 139 replies
   • 22,967 views
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   • mastertechlex
   • September 10

7. Shop supply fees

   By TOMSAWYERAUTO, August 22
   • 5 replies
   • 414 views
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   • stvstbsvc
   • September 4

8. Snap-on Tool Distributor Scam?

   By JustTheBest, September 2
   • 3 replies
   • 319 views
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   • JustTheBest
   • September 3

9. Tires -

   By Denise Thiel, August 10
   • 3 replies
   • 420 views
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   • tyrguy
   • August 20

10. Shop Warranty policy

    By CAautogroup, July 7   

    • warranty
    • shop warranty
    • 5 replies
    • 575 views
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    • rpllib
    • August 16

11. Mini Ductor

    By Truett, July 1   

    • mini ductor
    • 5 replies
    • 492 views
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    • alfredauto
    • August 12

12. 3rd party tire warranty insurance programs

    By BroyotaMark, August 5
    • 0 replies
    • 237 views
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    • BroyotaMark
    • August 5

13. ATI Repair Shop Mastery

    By tirengolf, July 21
    • 10 replies
    • 617 views
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    • stvstbsvc
    • July 30

14. The other shoe [or tire] has dropped

    By tyrguy, June 27
    • 2 replies
    • 462 views
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    • Richard Ehler
    • July 23

15. TIRE ROTATIONS

    By OJ&BM, April 26   

    • tires
    • rotations
    • 27 replies
    • 1,310 views
    • 
    • tyrguy
    • July 6

16. Employee Uniforms

    By tirengolf, June 14
    • 1 reply
    • 428 views
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    • rubberbroker
    • June 29

17. Tire prices

    By Tpog496, April 26   

    • tire
    • tires
    • 33 replies
    • 1,464 views
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    • Truett
    • June 28

18. Online sales tax decision

    By tyrguy, June 21
    • 4 replies
    • 512 views
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    • xrac
    • June 25

19. Need some advice

    By autorepairuniversity, May 31
    • 12 replies
    • 847 views
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    • xrac
    • June 25

20. Technician Training

    By tirengolf, June 4
    • 3 replies
    • 381 views
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    • Superman
    • June 11

21. Employee Theft

    By tirengolf, June 4
    • 2 replies
    • 394 views
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    • bantar
    • June 6

22. Profitability "sweet spot", is there such a thing?

    By gandgautorepair, January 28
    • 21 replies
    • 1,280 views
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    • Wheelingauto
    • June 1

23. OVER PAYING HELP

    By CAZM, April 14, 2017
    • 16 replies
    • 1,259 views
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    • gandgautorepair
    • June 1

24. Anyone have a repair plate ?

    By sparkerauto, February 8
    • 12 replies
    • 821 views
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    • alfredauto
    • May 21

25. Tricky situation

    By CAautogroup, April 9
    • 5 replies
    • 910 views
    • 
    • alfredauto
    • May 21

26. Billing extra time for seized parts + Rust

    By Savage, April 16   

    • hours
    • billing
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • hours
      • billing
      • rust
    • 5 replies
    • 739 views
    • 
    • alfredauto
    • May 21

27. Repairs on your own vehicles

    By gandgautorepair, January 4
    • 8 replies
    • 738 views
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    • samgoto96
    • May 20

28. Negative review while serving vehicle

    By CAautogroup, April 7
    • 15 replies
    • 1,078 views
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    • xrac
    • May 20

29. BBB

    By CAautogroup, April 25
    • 9 replies
    • 678 views
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    • alfredauto
    • May 20

30. The $19.95 Oil Change Offer

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    By HarrytheCarGeek, June 15, 2017   

    • idiot shop management
    • stupid marketing
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • idiot shop management
      • stupid marketing
      • money loser
      • cheap oil change
    • 94 replies
    • 4,242 views
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    • Old and Tired
    • April 24

31. Courtesy Inspection Technician Pay

    By spencersauto, March 20
    • 13 replies
    • 1,026 views
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    • Old and Tired
    • April 24

32. Price Negotiations

    By bantar, March 25
    • 13 replies
    • 956 views
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    • tyrguy
    • April 18

33. Hiring

    By spencersauto, April 5
    • 5 replies
    • 640 views
    • 
    • A&H Automotive
    • April 16

34. Customer Financing

    By pam, July 24, 2017   

    • financing companies
    • 17 replies
    • 1,081 views
    • 
    • AlohaAutoLasVegas
    • April 4

35. coolant testing methods

    By don.dd, November 9, 2017
    • 6 replies
    • 714 views
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    • don.dd
    • April 3

36. Shop guard dog

    By Jack Cai, June 15, 2017
    • 4 replies
    • 756 views
    • 
    • Gastankman
    • March 29

37. Car Repair and Services

    By priyasawant2001, March 24   

    • car ac repair mumbai
    • car repair and services
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • car ac repair mumbai
      • car repair and services
      • car servicing in mumbai
    • 2 replies
    • 432 views
    • 
    • TheTrustedMechanic
    • March 29

38. Equipment

    By tirengolf, March 22
    • 0 replies
    • 334 views
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    • tirengolf
    • March 22

39. After hours training

    By spencersauto, February 14
    • 5 replies
    • 591 views
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    • PAPShop
    • March 21

40. Anyone use Blue Yonder CC processing- $65 month no other charges

    By MINI4U, February 1
    • 24 replies
    • 2,149 views
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    • A&H Automotive
    • March 21

41. Hate Uniform Companies

    By Truett, February 20
    • 3 replies
    • 714 views
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    • xrac
    • March 6

42. Car dropped off in peices with no warning

    By Hands On, February 12
    • 11 replies
    • 894 views
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    • Hands On
    • March 1

43. Radio Advertising

    By weighit, February 11
    • 3 replies
    • 487 views
    • 
    • JustTheBest
    • February 21

44. UNDERSTANDING THE NEW GENERATION OF CUSTOMERS

    By Stevens Automotive Service, December 5, 2017   

    • etc
    • customer service
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • etc
      • customer service
      • marketing
    • 1 reply
    • 631 views
    • 
    • 3PuttFever
    • February 20

45. Google Reviews

    By xrac, January 23
    • 28 replies
    • 1,106 views
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    • Bigdondale
    • February 16

46. Facebook Marketing Content

    By Dux, January 12
    • 4 replies
    • 532 views
    • 
    • shinchcliff
    • February 14

47. Service Packages. Can they be sold successfully?

    By Charlie, February 12   

    • service package
    • forward thinking
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • service package
      • forward thinking
      • residual income
      • build loyalty
    • 1 reply
    • 452 views
    • 
    • prestigeeuropean
    • February 14

48. "Opportunity Generators" Wolf in Sheeps Clothing

    By Charlie, January 15   

    • repair pal
    • openbay
    • (and 7 more)

      Tagged with:

      • repair pal
      • openbay
      • promotion
      • marketing
      • lead generator
      • blockchain
      • ratchet + wrench
      • ratchet and wrench
      • ratchet & wrench
    • 18 replies
    • 1,396 views
    • 
    • Charlie
    • February 12

49. The "Uber" Of Auto Repair Is Coming! How Do We Stop It?

    By Chuy Reyna, October 10, 2015
    • 10 replies
    • 1,412 views
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    • Hands On
    • January 30

50. Do you ask for reviews?

    By CAautogroup, January 7
    • 10 replies
    • 701 views
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    • meowpox
    • January 28