July 2024 

Congratulations to our 2024 Auto Value & Bumper to Bumper Technician of the Year Champion!


Avery Breneman

Avery's Auto

Blackfoot, Idaho


Special thanks to our friends at DRiV and Garage Gurus for sponsoring the Technician of the Year Program

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Avery Breneman - Avery's Auto - Blackfoot, Idaho

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Voluntary Benefits for the Auto Repair Industry and Certified Service Centers


The auto repair industry faces challenges in attracting and retaining skilled technicians, partly due to the high cost of traditional health insurance. Voluntary benefits, which are employee-paid and complement existing packages, offer a cost-effective alternative. 

Autoflows AI- enhanced DVI simplifies vehicle history viewing like never before. The days of endless scrolling and headaches are over with the help of Autoflow. Book your demo today!

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Four ways to maximize cash flow in your shop: Deep dive into the numbers with Tekmetric


Understanding the numbers is the first step to maximizing earnings. Don’t limit your financial knowledge to just sending out paychecks and collecting payments. Instead, embrace the numbers, contextualize reports and leverage the information you gain to make strategic decisions that propel your shop’s success.

Toyota Prius Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Shields

Due to the cat's scrap value, the humble Toyota Prius is a common target for catalytic converter theft. Unfortunately, a replacement catalytic converter from Toyota is an expensive part, potentially costing thousands of dollars, and the repair bill can climb even higher if nearby components are damaged during the theft.

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Automotive Repair News Today - How to turn your Automotive Repair Career around with Lucas Underwood

In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Lucas Underwood, who sheds light on the significance of upgrading business management skills for automotive repair shop owners. Lucas emphasizes how refining customer service and client experience are crucial, noting that actual car repairs make up less than 10% of the business.

Certified Service Center Spotlight: Maclane’s Automotive, a Confidence Plus Certified Service Center member

In the Shop Owner profile see how Maclane Reeser, owner of Maclane’s Automotive focuses on opportunities and leverages his membership in the Certified Service Center program to accelerate his two shops’ growth.

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Tell Congress to Support Driver's Rights! Take Action Now!


Take action today and access our full media toolkit to find everything you need to engage with your organization and elected officials. Together, we can empower drivers and support a competitive auto care industry.

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POP QUIZ

Technician A says a hydrometer measures the density of a battery's electrolyte solution. Technician B says the electrolyte solution's specific gravity gets closer to 1.0 as a battery discharges. Who is correct?

A) Technician A

B) Technician B

C) Both A and B

D) Neither A or B

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