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Do OEM Service Bays Offer Opposition or opportunity?

With great power, of course, comes great responsibility.

How Effective Are Non-Competes for Shops and Technicians?

NCAs restrict workers, hinder innovation, and impact employment options.

Is Your Shop Being Robbed Right Now?

How prepared are you for the bad guys?

Road Usage Taxes and Right To Repair

The federal gas tax has been around since 1932, and some state fuel taxes even longer.

Coffee, Cars and Casual Conversations

Vendors, suppliers, manufacturers and shop owners got the chance to visit the Babcox Media headquarters.

Aftermarket Artificial Intelligence 

Will aftermarket intelligence ever take over the world and kill all humans? Probably not.

Technician Shortage… Not For Everyone

Consider what you can change in your shop to combat the technician shortage.

Engine Bay Covers: Cosmetic or Comedic?

Each year, engine covers seem to get bigger and more difficult to remove.

Artificially Generated Customer Service

As easy as it is to TALK about customer service, actually offering it is NOT automatic. 

Catalytic Converter Theft Update

Converters are still being stolen at record rates.

Goofy Traffic Laws

Here are some of the wackiest rules you might not have heard about in Driver’s Ed.

Where Were You 22 Years Ago?

A lot can change in 22 years.