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Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Chris Cotton is the host of the AutoFix TechnologyCast. You can listen to that show HERE Today he and Braxton talk about technology changes in the repair industry and how Chris believes, comparative to cell...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Travis Troy is the co-chair of the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo. Today he and Braxton talk about the importance of face-to-face networking and how events like Vision offer valuable opportunities beyond...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Maryann Croce, Lorraine Klein, and Melissa "Birdie" Patterson to honor the life and legacy of Maylan Newton. They each tell fascinating stories of how they met...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! In today's episode, Braxton Critcher will give you what you need to know about the top stories happening right now in the repair industry. Here is a little of what to expect. The reintroduction of the Repair Act aims to ensure consumer choice and fair competi...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! On today's episode, here are a few of the top stories:  Tesla is recalling over 376,000 vehicles due to a steering power issue  AAA’s latest survey on autonomous vehicles shows a slight increase in trust Valvoline Inc. has announced a $625 million deal to acq...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Today, you'll hear stories happening around auto repair and the auto industry. Here are a few of the stories covered...  Honda and Nissan merger called off. Lawsuit against Deere and Company's monopolistic repair practices National Highway Traffic Safety Admi...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Pras Subramanian has been following the Honda and Nissan merger story and today joins the podcast to break down why it didn't happen. What does this mean for Nissan? What about Honda? And the Auto Industry/...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! CLICK HERE for the ASE Nomination Form mentioned in today's show. On today's show... 1. Massachusetts car owners and repair shops won in a big way after a lawsuit challenged the state's right to repair laws was dismissed.  2. It seems the $60 billion merger b...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! In this episode, Braxton talks leadership with Josh Parnell. They discuss the top challenges shop owners face when transitioning from technician to owner and why so many struggle with communication. Josh sa...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Nominate someone for the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Humanitarian Award HERE Auto Care Association Donation Bundle. Visit their website HERE Maylan Newton Scholarship Fund - Donate HERE In this episode, we explore the changing U.S. emissions...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Braxton Critcher, Chris Gardner, Jim Fish, Scott Brown, Drew Jablonowski, and Ryan Kooiman discuss 2025 technology training in the automotive repair aftermarket. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has a new tech tr...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Here are a few of the top stories covered on today's show: President Donald Trump is rolling back electric vehicle policies, which could impact US automakers' ability to compete globally. Cybersecurity researcher Sam Curry discovered a major vulnerability in...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! This episode of Automotive Repair News Today addresses the Federal Trade Commission's action against General Motors and OnStar for misleading data collection practices, resulting in a proposed settlement to protect consumer privacy. We also highlight the Auto...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Michael Smith is from The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence Today, there is a shift in leadership in the United States. But what other shifts may we see because of that one? How may it affect the...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Help those in need after the LA fires - CLICK HERE TOUCH HERE for more on Snap-On's 2025 lineup Nominate someone for the SEMA Hall of Fame HERE This episode covers significant updates in the automotive aftermarket industry. Key points include the surge in veh...

Thanks to AutoFix AutoShop Coaching for their support of this podcast. Get one-on-one personalized coaching with a free strategy call HERE   Braxton Critcher and Elle Lawhead, from Women in Auto Care, discuss how women impact the automotive industry. Elle highlights the success of Women in Auto Care's scholarship program, which has awarded $425,000 to 81 women in the past year to attend trade scho...

Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Register for The Auto Care Associations Webinar of the Trump Administration's Tariffs and Trades Take the "Who Pays For What?" Survey Right to Repair - Report Your Issue Form Apply for the Federated Car Care Scholarship Advance Auto Parts plans to close over...

File your Beneficial Ownership Report here In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, key stories include the reinstatement of the January 13 deadline for small businesses to file beneficial ownership information reports, highlighting compliance criteria and detailed reporting requirements. Additionally, there's a focus on the waning interest in Tesla's Cybertruck, with resale times increasi...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Kathleen Long was directly involved in the RepairPal sale to Yelp. Today, she highlights the benefits of this, emphasizing how this partnership can improve consumer trust in auto repair pricing and educatio...

More on the Senator's letter to automakers In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers a merger discussion between Honda and Nissan, highlighting their plans to compete better with Toyota, Tesla, and Chinese EV makers. He also delves into a bipartisan call from U.S. senators urging automakers to support Right to Repair legislation. Additionally, Braxton reports on the significant rise in odometer fra...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Uwe and Krista are from AutoTechIQ In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Krista Erickson and Uwe Kleinschmidt. Uwe shares historical insights about the automotive industry's shift from mechanical t...

Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Visit the Charge Ahead Partnership In this episode, Braxton Critcher and Ryan McKinnon discuss the interplay between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, especially focusin...

Nominate someone today for the AACF Humanitarian Award! Watch back the NASTF General Meetings AAA Automotive Apprenticeship Program Today's top stories on the podcast include the passing of Sam Meineke, founder of the Meineke brand, and his influential legacy in the auto repair industry. The Auto Care Association's critique of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration is highlighted, focusing o...

Find out more about Camp Drive! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix AutoShop Coaching! Tenise Chapman started Camp Drive. An innovative program focused on introducing kids ages 12-15 to the automotive industry through hands-on activities. She highlights the camp's aim to ignite interest in automotive careers and the significant community support that has bolstered its success. Tenise is doing good for h...

Help CNCDA Take the ASE Survey Submit a Speaker Proposal for SEMA 2025 Colorado is now the leading state for electric vehicle sales, overtaking California due to generous tax credits and an extensive network of charging ports. Meanwhile, over 70 workers at the Faurecia Auto Parts factory in Missouri are striking for better safety measures and wages. Additionally, Repairify has partnered with Auto-...