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Are you tired of dealing with constant issues in your auto repair shop? Wondering what the secret is to running a smooth and successful business? Well, the answer lies in one simple question: How well are you communicating? In this eye-opening podcast episode, Coach Chris Cotton reveals that a staggering 90-95% of problems in auto repair shops stem from communication deficiencies. From miscommunication to lack of communication and improper communication, these barriers can wreak havoc on your shop's productivity and customer satisfaction. But fear not! Coach Cotton shares ten invaluable tips to improve communication, including clear roles and responsibilities, regular meetings, and using the right communication channels. Plus, he highlights the importance of empathy, respect, and detailed documentation. So, if you're ready to take your auto repair shop to the next level, tune in and unlock the power of effective communication. Don't forget to subscribe, share with fellow shop owners, and leave a review if you enjoy the episode. Let's build a thriving community together!

[00:01:02] Barriers to Communication Miscommunication, lack of communication, and improper communication in auto repair shops.

 

[00:03:39] Importance of Effective Communication in Auto Repair Shops The significance of clear and effective communication between service advisors, technicians, and ownership.

 

[00:05:42] Suggestions to Improve Communication in Auto Repair Shops Establishing clear roles, holding regular meetings, using appropriate communication channels, implementing communication software, and more.

 

[00:11:19] Importance of Effective Communication in Auto Repair Shops Tips for creating a more efficient, productive, and harmonious auto repair shop through effective communication.

 

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      I recently spoke with a friend of mine who owns a large general repair shop in the Midwest. His father founded the business in 1975. He was telling me that although he’s busy, he’s also very frustrated. When I probed him more about his frustrations, he said that it’s hard to find qualified technicians. My friend employs four technicians and is looking to hire two more. I then asked him, “How long does a technician last working for you.” He looked puzzled and replied, “I never really thought about that, but I can tell that except for one tech, most technicians don’t last working for me longer than a few years.”
      Judging from personal experience as a shop owner and from what I know about the auto repair industry, I can tell you that other than a few exceptions, the turnover rate for technicians in our industry is too high. This makes me think, do we have a technician shortage or a retention problem? Have we done the best we can over the decades to provide great pay plans, benefits packages, great work environments, and the right culture to ensure that the techs we have stay with us?
      Finding and hiring qualified automotive technicians is not a new phenomenon. This problem has been around for as long as I can remember. While we do need to attract people to our industry and provide the necessary training and mentorship, we also need to focus on retention. Having a revolving door and needing to hire techs every few years or so costs your company money. Big money! And that revolving door may be a sign of an even bigger issue: poor leadership, and poor employee management skills.
      Here’s one more thing to consider, for the most part, technicians don’t leave one job to start a new career, they leave one shop as a technician to become a technician at another shop. The reasons why they leave can be debated, but there is one fact that we cannot deny, people don’t quit the company they work for, they usually leave because of the boss or manager they work for.
      Put yourselves in the shoes of your employees. Do you have a workplace that communicates, “We appreciate you and want you to stay!”
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