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Excited for THE SHOP March Issue? Read it Now
THE SHOP NewsThe March issue of THE SHOP magazine is mailing today. If "overwhelmed with excitement" is your current mood, the issue is available to read right now on THE SHOP website. Not yet a...
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Saving the Foxes
Marley JerankoHeads were turned when multiple Fox body Mustangs were sold for upper five-figure totals at the Barrett-Jackson January auction sale in Scottsdale, Arizona. The highest bid was awarded...
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Report: Older, More Affordable Used Vehicles Becoming Scarce
If your shop or your customers are considering trading in or selling older used vehicles, 2017 could be the perfect time to take the leap, according to the latest Used Vehicle Market Report from...
View ArticleClean Cars Program Working in California
Simon MuiEditor’s Note: The following column by Simon Mui was originally published by CARB. Mui serves as director at California Vehicles and Fuels, Energy & Transportation program.The California...
View ArticleAutoshop Solutions Hopes to Shape Automotive Industry Future
THE SHOP NewsAutoshop Solutions is offering two $1,000 scholarships to help advance the education and career development of two deserving automotive professionals through the Automotive Service...
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CRP Automotive Names Canadian National Sales Manager
THE SHOP NewsCRP Automotive has named Patrick Hébert as its new Canadian National Sales Manager. In this role, Hébert will be responsible for the development of customer relations and customer service...
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Welding Gear Retailer Reflects on First Year
Marley JerankoOutlaw Leather, a Pasadena, Texas-based manufacturer of welding gear, custom leather and apparel, is closing in on its first year of business.See photo galley at the bottom of the...
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Project Vehicle Ushers in New Era for Michigan Shop
As one of the premier vintage racing shops in the U.S., Wixom, Michigan-based RM Motorsports is a haven for hot rods. More than that, it’s a haven for restoration aficionados. In fact, it has been...
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Ohio Shop Grows Aftermarket Awareness Through Dealerships
Auto Additions, a restyling and truck accessories shop located north of Columbus, Ohio, showcased six heavily customized vehicles at the Columbus International Auto Show last weekend. The shop’s 2017...
View ArticleAuto Sales Expected to Increase in March
THE SHOP NewsU.S. new-vehicle retail sales in March are expected to reach 1.25-million units, a 2.4-percent increase compared with March 2016, while total light-vehicle sales are expected to reach...
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Future Auto Shop Business Drives 'SHOP HOP'
Marley JerankoThe RPM Foundation held the remainder of its SHOP HOP Chicago program on March 18-19. The event was originally scheduled for late December, but was postponed after a severe snowstorm hit...
View ArticleNew Social Media Starter Guide Made for Speciality Auto Shops
THE SHOP NewsThe AAM Group has created quick-start guides for Facebook Business, Google My Business, and Instagram—three of the most far-reaching social media platforms available to marketers. Read the...
View ArticleApex Customs Unveils New Website, Expanded Service
THE SHOP NewsPhoenix-based Apex Customs has unveiled a new website interface. The shop offers PFF, tint lighting, liquid wrap, powder coating, suspension, vehicle graphics and vinyl wrap."We wanted to...
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Swap Meets Go Digital with Handy New App
Marley JerankoWebsites like eBay, Craigslist and Etsy have led a revolution of business models. That revolution, however, has left some out to dry—the automotive industry being one of them. Thanks to...
View ArticleHow Leading E-Retailers Are Using Email to Engage with Customers
THE SHOP NewsIterable has analyzed email marketing strategies used by the top 100 U.S. e-retailers to see how they engage with their customers.The report details how they are using email to welcome new...
View ArticleMobile Solutions Creates a Self-Cleaning Sanding Station
THE SHOP NewsMobile Solutions, a creator of products and techniques for automotive aftermarket fabricators, soft-launched its latest innovation at the 2017 KnowledgeFest Spring Training show and...
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AAM Debuts Dedicated Video And Photo Studio
THE SHOP NewsThe AAM Group has completed an in-house video and photography studio with specialized lighting, flooring and backdrop.AAM Group transformed part of its warehouse space to complete the...
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Shop Owner Dilemma: To Grow or Not to Grow
Marley JerankoThe proof is in the pudding: It’s hard to find qualified auto professionals, let alone people who want to do this work without starting their own shop. So, what are shop owners to do? For...
View ArticleWhy Your Customers Don’t Like You
It’s Any Airport, USA at 2 a.m., and someone makes the announcement that the delayed 6 p.m. flight will finally begin boarding. The catatonic crowd in the packed waiting area begins to form a line....
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WEBINAR: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
THE SHOP NewsThe National Federation of Independent Business on Wednesday, May 24, will offer a webinar covering updates to OSHA compliance. The hour-long webinar starting at noon EST will include the...
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