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Dash Cams and Goofing Around

Long before TikTok, technicians have been goofing around at the shop.

First Cars, Worst Cars, Next Cars

Your first car was the source of dozens of memories – did they help make you what you are today?

Dash Cams and Goofing Around

If a customer has an intermittent problem that did not happen while it was in for service, ask them to save the clip.

The CDK Cyber Attack

The recent internet attack might have targeted dealerships but it will probably affect you too.

Child Labor for Repair Shops

This could be a chance to introduce teenagers to the auto care industry.

Non-Competes

The FTC’s rule is set to take effect in about four months, unless it is blocked by legal challenges.

Do Technicians Need Tips?

Asking for a tip would not go over well with your future customers.

Success Means Investing In More Than Equipment

Todd Baldridge measures success by how well his team benefits from being together.

Were things better when they were simpler? Probably not.  

Getting nostalgic about the good old days is easy, but many forget the struggles of the time.

AI Hallucinations

There are three things to look for when trying to determine if AI has created an image.

Adapting To Enduring Expectations 

Where we once provided business and technical information in a monthly print magazine, we now have daily newsletters and on-call websites to help spread the message of quality service.

Do You Want The Bad News Or Good?

There are many ways you can help play the long game, and TechForce has free resources to help inspire and promote the profession.