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What YOU Need to Know This Week in Auto Repair (Lawsuits, Recall Failures, Survey Updates)
Learn more about JobViewIQBraxton covers the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's $165 million penalty against Ford. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation...
Yelp Buys Repair Pal, EV Outlook from AAPEX and More!
Read more about this year's Women in Auto Care Award WinnersMEMA and ACA 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook ForecastSubmit a Nomination for the MEMA 2024 Board of Direct...
Election Impact on the Repair Act with Lisa Foshee
Lisa Foshee, is the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs and General Counsel. She provides an update on the Repair Act, detailing its trajectory and legislative...
Mark Bogdansky on Enhancing Trade Show Experiences and Automotive Repair Industry Challenges
Mark Bogdansky is the Auto Care Association's Vice President of Trade Shows and Community Engagement. Today, he discusses the advantages and challenges of remote work ...
The Impact of DVI on Automotive Shop Operations and Customer Trust with Garrett Malone from AutoVitals
Garrett Malone and Braxton Critcher discuss the crucial role of technology adaptation in the automotive industry. Garrett emphasizes the impact of COVID-19 on accelera...
Auto Repair Industry Updates with Rratchet + Wrench - from AAPEX 2024 -
See Ivan's workIn this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Ivan Rioja-Scott from Ratchet + Wrench. Ivan discusses his observations from the keynote speaker sessions...
How Google's Local Service Ads Can Revolutionize Auto Repair Shops - BREAKING NEWS FROM AAPEX -
Find Brian hereBraxton Critcher and Brian Walker discuss crucial updates from AAPEX in Las Vegas about Google’s new verification requirements for local business ads. B...
Highlights from AAPEX - Google Ads, Battery Tech, and Industry Awards
Braxton Critcher covers several important updates from the automotive repair industry. He details the new Google Business profile verification requirements starting No...
Big News in Automotive AI, TireGuru Debuts Price Optimizer, and more!
Learn how to navigate at SEMA/AAPEXLearn how to vote in this year's electionBraxton Critcher discusses the latest developments in the automotive repair industry. The e...
Tekmetric and Shopgenie Merge, Dobbs Tire & Auto Expands, AACF Announces New Humanitarian Award and more!
Listen to the full episode covering Tekmetric's acquisition of Shopgenie with Sunil Patel and Kieran O'BrienLearn more about the 2024 AAPEX Student ProgramNominate som...
Good News in Auto Repair - How the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation is Making a Difference in the Auto Industry
Learn more about the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation and help where you can!In this episode, Braxton is joined by John Kairys, Executive Director of the A...
Breaking News - Tekmetric and Shopgenie Have Merged! Sunil Patel and Kieran O'Brien Unveil How it Happened
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Kieran O'Brien and Sunil Patel to discuss the breaking news of the merger between Shopgenie and Tekmetric. Kieran and Su...
Stellantis Management Shakeup, Toyota's EV Expansion, and Auto Repair Updates
Listen to our conversation with NASTF Executive Director Donny SeyferListen to Good News in Auto Repair with Eric Merchant and Hurricane ReliefHelp Operation Mechanic ...
NASTF Election, Locksmith Board Members, and Emerging AI Solutions with Donny Seyfer
Vote in this year's NASTF elections!In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Donny Seyfer to discuss the latest happenings in automotive repair news. Donny share...
Good News in Auto Repair - Shop Owners in Michigan Help North Carolina After Hurricane Helene
Donate to Merchant Automotive!In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Kory Rozema, Eric Merchant, and Elijah McMillan from Michigan to discuss good news in auto...
Tire Retailers Rankings, Chrysler Recall Alert, International Longshoremen's Association Strike Over
In this episode, Braxton breaks down the tentative agreement reached between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance, whic...
Repair Act Hold-up and its Impact on Auto Repair Industry with Eric Sponhaltz
Braxton Critcher is joined by Eric Sponhaltz, a member of the Tool and Equipment Committee for the Auto Care Association. Eric provides an in-depth look at the Repair ...
Hurricane Helene Impact, Counterfeit Auto Parts Crackdown, Monroe Capital's $1 Billion Investment in EV, and more!
In this episode, Braxton Critcher highlights the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, emphasizing the devastation faced by automotive repair shops and the GoFundMe...
The Automotive Industry's Response to Hurricane Helene's Unprecedented Impact
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Big Changes at Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP), Repair Act Delays in Congress, and more Auto Repair Industry Headlines!
In this episode, The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) has announced plans to dissolve its national association by the end of the year, while continuing ...
How Ed Rosa and Fix it Forward Transforms Lives Through Car Repairs
Today on Good News in Auto Repair, Ed Rosa reveals eye-opening insights into the personal stories of those he helps, emphasizing the prevalent issue of homelessness am...
Gen Z in Automotive, Vehicle Longevity, SEMA's Research, and more Auto Industry News
In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers the latest trends and updates in the automotive repair industry. Braxton discusses the SEMA market research revealing that Ame...
Dwayne Myers Discusses the Urgent Need for the Repair Act in Automotive Industry
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Dwayne Myers to discuss the importance of the Repair Act in the automotive industry. Dwayne highlights how advancements ...
How DVI Technology is Changing the Auto Repair Game with Cavan Robinson
In this episode, Braxton Critcher welcomes Cavan Robinson, the new General Manager at Shopware, to discuss the importance of Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) in the a...
Critical Automotive Repair Act Developments and Industry Updates
In this episode, Braxton Critcher delves into pressing topics in the automotive world. He highlights the significant push from the Auto Care Association for the Repair...
How Chris Enright Transformed a Mechanic's Career
In this episode, Braxton Critcher shares a good news story with Chris Enright, owner of Enright Automotive. Chris talks about how he helped a fellow mechanic, Matthew ...
New Regulations, Insurance Hikes, and EV Charger Milestones
Braxton discusses the ASA's stance on the EPA’s new emission standards, warning about the potential hardships these regulations could impose on independent repair shop...
ADAS Trends, Concerns, and Solutions with MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Ryan Kooiman and Chris Gardner from MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. Chris underscores the importance of Automated Driver Ass...
SEMA Pushes Back on Zero Emission Mandates, Rivian Fire, and the Latest from Around the Automotive Industry!
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Cavan Robinson and Mike Allen. Braxton covers California's zero-emission mandate and the Specialty Equipment Market Asso...
Why Raising Your Repair Shop Rates Isn’t Enough with Mike Allen
In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Mike Allen, who shares insights on the intricacies of raising rates in the automotive repair industry. Mike discusses th...