Summer can be slow for automotive repair businesses. Customers are on vacation, kids are out of school, and routine maintenance gets pushed to “later.” But with fall here, it’s the perfect time to re-engage your customer base and boost revenue before year-end. Here’s your step-by-step checklist to bring customers back, fill your bays, and keep […]
If you own an automotive repair business, there’s a date you don’t want to ignore: September 15. That’s the deadline for making your third-quarter estimated tax payment for 2025. While it might feel like just another item on your already full to-do list, estimated taxes are a critical part of keeping your business in good […]
Every auto repair shop experiences a slowdown now and then. Maybe it’s the post-holiday lull, off-season dips, or just unpredictable market shifts. Whatever the cause, a slowdown doesn’t have to mean lost momentum (or money). With a few strategic adjustments, your shop can stay profitable, productive, and even poised for growth, even during the quiet […]
Running an auto repair shop means keeping things running smoothly under the hood and in your business operations. But what happens when your technicians, service writers, or admin staff start taking vacation time? If you’re not prepared, managing paid time off (PTO) can throw a wrench in your payroll process. Here’s how to get ahead […]
Bookkeeping is an integral part of any business, but this is especially true for auto repair shops. Auto repair shops have a lot of moving parts to keep track of that impact their finances and bottom line, including auto repair tech wages, parts prices, inventory, equipment, maintenance, and more. It’s important that auto shops keep […]
