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So right now we currently use townfair tire as our wholesale tire supplier. I contacted tirerack and set up a wholesale account and the prices are so much cheaper. I can get the same exact tire shipped to me with all costs for about 25 dollars cheaper a tire. Does anyone else use tirerack ? I'm just wondering if I should be bringing this up to my wholesale contact at townfair and seeing if he could change my pricing or what not. How are people competing in the tire market? i just can't seem to get good pricing on them.

We use autofluent and it works very well for us.

The maxysis is ok, does some stuff the snap on won't

Hey everyone, Im just looking to see what everyone is using for a scan tool and if they would recommend it. I currently use snap on solus ultra, maxisys pro and i have the ford ids. I am looking to possible upgrade to the new verus edge or get the bosch vci. I am looking for a tool that will calibrate and program more vehicles.

Yes, always take care of what they have come in for. Wasn't sure if people would ask questions like "your at 90k miles would you like us to do your 90k service today?" Stuff like that. Thanks for all the answers guys !

Thank you very much now I get it.

sorry or bringing up an old topic but I have a question. im confused with the matrix. If the part was 5 dollars and I divided that by .3 it would be $16.66. How is that 70% of 5 ? Or am I looking at this wrong ?

Yes I am using tabs I'm hoping you guys get intergrated with them soon so I can try it out. I'm wanting to be able to upsell the customers right at check in for there regular maintenance and what not so I was trying to get ideas of how people do the check in process

Hello, I'm looking to see what the different ways people are performing the customers check In. Using a check in sheet ? On your shop software ? Do you try upselling things as you check them in ? Just looking for different ideas thanks !

Hello just seeing if any of you guys are part of this program threw carquest or advance auto ? I have been part of it for almost a year now and i am not seeing any benifits besides the 24/24 warranty. Mostly because the person at the store we us does not go over things with us. Was just looking to seeing how some of you guys are benifiting from this program. Thanks

Yes we are starting to see them more often now because we do repairs for body shops. I see there are a few machines out there that do 134 and 1234yf

I'm looking into which machine I should buy just curious if anyone has bought one yet and what there opinion is on the one they have. Thanks !

You were paying 128 for direct hit ? Right now I'm paying I think 175 I wonder why it's so much for me.

So I have an opportunity to rent out more space at my shop that will be located right on the main road (my shop is currently set back behind the main building). It's is a pretty large area which will be used as my waiting area and main entrance since I do not have one now. My question is how is everyone's waiting area set up ? Is it strictly lounge type area ? I'm thinking of maybe using part of the space and a little show area to sell products maybe wheels, hid kits. Basically aftermarket accessories. Just trying to get an idea of how people are utilizing there waiting areas and extra space in there shops. Thanks !

my supplier is telling me 5.90 gal for peak. I might have to try someone else

I'm using Mobil special 5w30 and 5w20 I'm getting it for 6.26 gal.

What are you guys using for bulk oil and what are you paying per gallon? Trying to figure out if im getting over charged. Thanks!

hey everyone! We have some slow time around the shop. What are some things you guys do when its slow? Spring cleaning ideas? Around the shop maintenance? I have a helper here that i want to keep busy and im running out of ideas. thanks!

So I have been in business for almost three years, my shop is located in the city but in an area that is almost like a little town. My shop is set back in the back so people can't really see it from the street. I still get I never new you guys were here I have been living in the neighborhood for years. So I was thinking at the beginning of the summer doing some type of party, we have a lot of kids in the area so maybe something fun for them and also raise money for a charity ? Just to get people in the area together and then get our name out there. Has anyone done anything like this ? How has it worked out ? Thanks for the input !

Has anyone looked into this ? Seems like a cool idea and keeps customers coming back. http://www.mechanicadvisor.com/repair-shop-marketing

I talked with someone over there today, I guess you guys don't integrate with tabs auto fluent.

What does bolt on cost monthly ? I'm interested

How many of you text message customers on update with there vehicle, when it's done, what needs to be done ? Also how are you doing this ? I have two landline phones, are you using personal cell phones ? Thanks !

Hello everyone, What is everyone using for tire pressure sensors ? I want to start stocking these so i dont have to wait for them. I also want to find them at a good price. Let me know what you guys are buying or if you guys stock them to. Thanks!

I am looking to take some business courses and some technical classes. What are you guys doing to stay up to date with the new vehicles ? Online courses ? Please let me know! Thanks