Why Are Some Shops Afraid of Charging for Analysis?
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By AutoShopOwner
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2019-- Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider, has launched a new learning management system designed to provide training programs that grow an automotive professional’s knowledge and skills throughout their entire career. Advance regularly serves more than 26,000 individuals in North America each year with training courses offered through the company’s Carquest Technical Institute (CTI) and Worldpac Training Institute (WTI) programs.
Training from Advance now combines courses available online and in the classroom from CTI+WTI into an integrated training solution, giving aftermarket professionals access to a robust library of technical training and business management education. Career Pathways, which feature a structured set of online and classroom events to establish mastery of technical and business competencies, are currently targeted to the General Service Technician and Professional Technician, with Senior Technician, Master Technician, and a number of specialist programs coming by the end of the year.
“Delivering quality training is critical to addressing the technician shortage facing the automotive industry,” said Chris Chesney, Senior Director of Customer Training at Advance. “Integrating the expertise and curriculum of CTI+WTI into a centralized, easy-to-use platform enables Advance to go to market with an unrivaled training program. No matter what stage a person is in the life of their career, training is crucial to their long-term success.”
Shop owners can track the progress of their technicians and staff through Career Pathways specific to the type of work they perform at their shop. Training participants receive certifications within the CTI+WTI platform as they complete training programs and advance in their career.
“The advancement of automotive technology requires that our industry has access to leading edge training to keep pace with modern vehicle systems,” said Rob Morrell, Senior Director of Customer Training at Worldpac. “CTI+WTI’s new learning management system enables national accounts and independent shops alike to help attract, retain and grow talent.”
CTI+WTI have hosted more than 45,000 training events in the organizations’ 20-plus year histories. For more information, visit CTIonline.com or WTIonline.com.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of July 13, 2019, Advance operated 4,912 stores and 150 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves 1,250 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and British Virgin Islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
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By autoguy
Is anyone taking part in CTI or WTI training? Online or classroom? here's the website https://ctionline.com/
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By Dakotaj96
Hello everyone
I am looking to open up my new shop within 3 months and honestly feel a little in over my head, I’ve spent days reading on here and while it’s awesome I feel I need something more formal. The main 2 things I’ve found has been the RLO training course or the Ron Ipach fast lane training program. Has anyone one taken either of these courses or have a different one to recommend?
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By tco
Accepting Credit Cards at 0% cost
Credit card fees for merchants have drastically gone up in recent years, especially for reward card purchases, making credit card fees one of businesses largest expenses. Interchange fees for reward cards have gone up by 24% in a recent 4-year period. The highest reward card fees to a merchant are now around 3% of the transaction total (not including what the markup from whomever sold you their credit card processing). Many people have probably seen Samuel L. Jackson TV commercials promoting Capital One’s Quick Silver credit card, paraquoting, “The Quick Silver credit card will give you 1.5% cash back on all of your purchases.” Who do you think is actually giving these customers 1.5% of their cash back on their credit card purchases? You guessed it- you, the merchant.
What’s a business owner to do?
Do nothing Raise the products or services prices to account for higher credit card fees Offer a cash discount Don’t accept credit cards Or, provide your customer a choice when they pay with a card to pay a surcharge or not- 0% credit card costs to the merchant All of these options have their pluses and minuses, but with the ever higher and higher fees credit cards are charging to merchants, there are other methods where technology and consumer choice can help mitigate these fees.
0% credit card cost is relatively new legal method of accepting card payments in the US. The credit card companies fought to not allow consumers a choice to pay a surcharge with credit card or zero fees with a debit card. The credit card companies make much less money with a debit card opposed to a credit card... This case went all the way to the US Supreme Court this decade. The credit card companies lost and consumers being able to choose to pay a surcharge with a credit card or zero fees with a debit card is now legal in 45 states. The remainder of the 5 states will likely be joining the other 45 states in the near future as there are still ongoing court proceedings.
The US is now following the Australian model which has been allowing merchants to surcharge since 2003. Currently, 42% of all merchants in Australia pass on a surcharge to customers who use a credit card.
Here’s an option that you might not know about, until now:
When your consumer decides to pay with a card, they have two options. If they use a credit card, a small fee will be charged to their card. If they use a debit card, there will be no fee to the consumer. Our software does all the work and explains to the customer of their choice prior to the charge being authorized.
What exactly are the costs to the merchant and to the consumer?
For credit cards: Merchant pays zero credit card fees, the consumer pays 3.5% of the transaction amount
For debit cards: Merchant pays 1% + $0.25/authorization, the consumer pays Zero fees
Facts:
A card swiper is not needed: credit card information can be typed in a phone, computer over the phone and in-person. A 'brick' card swiper/dipper is available if needed.
Works with online sales/invoices
Simple application process, no upfront cost, no term contract, no cancellation fee and complies with all credit card rules and regulations
If you auto batch by 8:00 PM EST, you get your money the next day
Up-and-running within a week
Benefits to the Merchant:
Being fair to your consumer by offering them a choice to pay a fee or not, while eliminating your credit card fees, which can be up to 3% of your total credit card sales.
Simple to use and all charges are viewable through real-time online portal.
Support: our team is there when you need us, but it truly is very straight forward.
We realize this solution is not for everyone. But, you now have the opportunity to no longer pay credit card fees, forever. Reach out through ASO or here if you are interested in discussing further: https://www.lomasolutions.com/contact
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By TallmadgeTire
I'm curious to hear about pay structures out there that are successful. We pay all of our techs hourly, regardless of what is billed, and then offer a bonus program based on productivity each week. Ie, they bill 60% of the time they were paid for, they get $xx additional dollars per hour, bill 70%, get $x, bill 80%, get $x etc etc.
Anyone have any pay structures that are working well for them that they would want to share? I've debated flat rate, but not sure how other non-billable tasks would get handled - ie unloading tire deliveries, cleaning up the shop, shuttling customers, etc.
Our current structure seems difficult for the techs to track, so I'm hoping to simplify as well as motivate them.
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