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Could your shop switch to a 4-day workweek? We’re bringing back Erich Schmidt from Schmidt Auto Care for Part 2 of our Shop Talk series! This time, we're going deep on what it really takes to make a 4-day workweek work in auto repair — the good, the tough, and everything in between. What you’ll learn: ?? How Schmidt Auto Care made the switch ?? The wins (and unexpected benefits) ?? The challenges and lessons learned ?? Tips for shops considering a 4-day workweek Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/gV2Kw8zB

Join us and Erich Schmidt on March 26th! Learn more and register now at: https://lnkd.in/g6WZEFJi

Headed to Midwest Auto Care Alliance MWACA's VISION HiTech Training & Expo this week? Join us and Tekmetric tomorrow evening for a wonderful happy hour to kick off this incredible weekend of learning and networking!

Auto shops say career pathing is key to retaining technicians — but few have a plan. PartsTech’s 2025 industry report shows that 69% of shop owners and managers agree career pathing is crucial for retaining technicians — yet only 10% have a formal plan in place. ??50% offer career growth, but only through informal discussions ? 40% don’t provide career pathing at all As our own Marc Brune shares in the report: "By offering a structured career pathway and tools for tracking progress, you’re fostering growth and showing your technicians that you care about their future. This approach can be a powerful differentiator in recruiting and retaining top talent." A?mentoring management system, like Mentor Mentee,?helps bridge this gap by providing a structured framework for career growth—giving service teams the tools they need to track progress, develop skills, and stay engaged in their careers. Check out more tips about retaining technicians in PartsTech’s State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S. report: https://lnkd.in/e59NgEhr #MentorMentee #PartsTech #CareerPathways #TechnicianRetention

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? PartsTech’s 2025 State of General Auto Repair Shops report is here ? ?? We surveyed 752 shops in the U.S. and partnered with industry experts to bring you: ?? Expert insights from shop owners, coaches, and industry leaders ??Benchmarks for daily car counts, staffing, average repair order value, labor rates, and parts profit ??EV servicing trends and how shops are preparing for the future ??Technician hiring, retention, and career path strategies ?? Shop software usage trends and tips to streamline your operations ??Free, actionable resources tailored to your shop’s needs ?? Sneak peek at key findings: ? Shops that enhance customer experience see higher AROs ? 40% of shops don’t offer career path conversations for technicians ? The average daily car count per bay is 2.2 vehicles ?? Download the report today and start 2025 with a winning strategy: https://lnkd.in/gu8F4HUb

?? Webinar Alert: Shop Talk with Schmidt Auto Care??? ?? What if you could save time, streamline operations, and create a better work-life balance for your team? That’s exactly what?Erich Schmidt?did. From running his shop on carbon paper to implementing?technology like PartsTech and Tekmetric,?and a?4-day workweek, Erich has transformed?Schmidt Auto Care?into a model of efficiency. ??? Join us on?Wednesday, February 12th at 2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT?for a deep dive into how Erich optimizes his workflow—and how?PartsTech?plays a key role in his success. ?? What you’ll learn: ? Erich’s journey from manual processes to software-driven efficiency ? How streamlined operations made a 4-day workweek possible ? How he uses?PartsTech?daily to save time and simplify parts ordering ? Erich’s best?PartsTech hacks?for an optimized workflow Live demo included!?Register now: https://lnkd.in/gjQWK59F

??? Last week, the PartsTech team got "Revved Up" for 2025 at our US Kickoff in Orlando, FL! It was an incredible week of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we dove into every aspect of PartsTech and prepared for an amazing year ahead. A huge shoutout to our amazing guest speakers for sharing their insights and experiences: ?? Gerry Robinson, Stonebriar Auto Services d/b/a JIFFY LUBE ?? Ian Stewart, Owner of Maitland Importers ?? Nelson Peebles, Owner of Eurotech German Car Their stories reminded us of the impact PartsTech has on shops across the country and fueled our excitement for what’s to come! ???? We also want to give a big THANK YOU to the incredible PartsTech People Team—Sydney Holmes, Amber Russell, and Tatiana Alvarez,—for organizing such a seamless and engaging event. ???? After productive days, we had some well-deserved fun exploring Orlando and strengthening team bonds. Here’s to the road ahead and everything we’ll achieve together in 2025! ?? #PartsTech #Teamwork #RevUp2025 #2025Goals #AutoRepair

???? Warmest wishes for a joyful season! Happy Holidays from PartsTech. ?????

?? Reflect on 2024 with PartsTech ?? Join us *tomorrow* for a webinar highlighting the top PartsTech innovations that made a difference this year. ???? From our Visual Search Suite to updates that streamlined parts ordering for over 25,000 auto shops, we’ll showcase how these tools are transforming the industry. Register at https://lnkd.in/gCrMmAGS and don’t miss out on this live demo of the year’s best features and discover how they will help your shop succeed in 2025. #PartsTech #AutoRepair #Webinar #2024Recap #YearInReview #AutoIndustry