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January 12, 20260 Comment
Flat Rate vs Hourly Pay: When Each Model Works Best
Compensation models have an impact on employee behavior, company performance, and the degree of sustainability of ...
December 13, 20250 Comment
How to Structure Technician Pay Plans for Productivity and Retention
One of the most delicate and strategic components in the management of a profitable service-oriented business, be ...
December 1, 20250 Comment
How Digital Drop-Off Forms Reduce Morning Rush Problems
Mornings at school are usually hectic. Parents are in a rush to get their children ready, traffic is building up a...
November 11, 20250 Comment
Card-on-File & Deposits: Consent Language and Best Practices
Digital payments have revolutionized how automotive businesses operate, but convenience must always balance with c...
November 11, 20250 Comment
Text-to-Pay vs Counter Pay: What Actually Shortens Pickup Time
For decades, the final stage of automotive service—payment and pickup—has been one of the biggest bottlenecks ...
November 11, 20250 Comment
Good/Better/Best: Presenting Multi-Job Estimates Without Confusion
Modern automotive service operations succeed not only by fixing vehicles efficiently but also by helping customers...
November 11, 20250 Comment
Tech Efficiency: Time Codes, Dispatch, and QC That Cut Comebacks
In every automotive service business, the most expensive repair is the one that has to be done twice. Comebacks dr...
November 11, 20250 Comment
Estimate-to-Approval in Minutes: DVIs, Templates, and SMS Links
In the fast-paced world of automotive repair and servicing, speed and accuracy are not just competitive advantages...