Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! CLICK HERE for the ASE Nomination Form mentioned in today's show. On today's show... 1. Massachusetts car owners and repair shops won in a big way after a lawsuit challenged the state's right to repair laws was dismissed. 2. It seems the $60 billion merger between Nissan and Honda is not going to happen. Why? 3. General Motors has completed its acquisition ...
Feb 12, 2025•9 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! In this episode, Braxton talks leadership with Josh Parnell. They discuss the top challenges shop owners face when transitioning from technician to owner and why so many struggle with communication. Josh says if shop owners don't learn how to properly communicate, they'll struggle financially. 00:00 Autom...
Feb 10, 2025•26 min
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Nominate someone for the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation Humanitarian Award HERE Auto Care Association Donation Bundle. Visit their website HERE Maylan Newton Scholarship Fund - Donate HERE In this episode, we explore the changing U.S. emissions policies under the Trump administration. We also honor the life of Malan Newton, recognizing his imp...
Feb 05, 2025•10 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Braxton Critcher, Chris Gardner, Jim Fish, Scott Brown, Drew Jablonowski, and Ryan Kooiman discuss 2025 technology training in the automotive repair aftermarket. MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers has a new tech training hub, Jim says it's like an "Expedia for automotive training," making it easier for technician...
Jan 31, 2025•43 min
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Here are a few of the top stories covered on today's show: President Donald Trump is rolling back electric vehicle policies, which could impact US automakers' ability to compete globally. Cybersecurity researcher Sam Curry discovered a major vulnerability in Subaru's Starlink system, allowing hackers to control vehicle functions remotely. Additionally, Soni...
Jan 29, 2025•9 min
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! This episode of Automotive Repair News Today addresses the Federal Trade Commission's action against General Motors and OnStar for misleading data collection practices, resulting in a proposed settlement to protect consumer privacy. We also highlight the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation's call for nominations for its 2025 Humanitarian Award, aim...
Jan 22, 2025•8 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Michael Smith is from The Institute for Automotive Business Excellence Today, there is a shift in leadership in the United States. But what other shifts may we see because of that one? How may it affect the automotive industry? Michael talks about the Trump administration and what he expects to see. He em...
Jan 20, 2025•44 min
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Help those in need after the LA fires - CLICK HERE TOUCH HERE for more on Snap-On's 2025 lineup Nominate someone for the SEMA Hall of Fame HERE This episode covers significant updates in the automotive aftermarket industry. Key points include the surge in vehicle thefts facilitated by stolen aftermarket scan tools and the efforts by NASTIF to curb this tren...
Jan 15, 2025•9 min
Thanks to AutoFix AutoShop Coaching for their support of this podcast. Get one-on-one personalized coaching with a free strategy call HERE Braxton Critcher and Elle Lawhead, from Women in Auto Care, discuss how women impact the automotive industry. Elle highlights the success of Women in Auto Care's scholarship program, which has awarded $425,000 to 81 women in the past year to attend trade school. Braxton emphasizes how increasing female participation brings diverse perspectives and improves th...
Jan 10, 2025•36 min
Do you use a DVI at your shop? Is it certified? If not, get a free DVI certification today and take your shop to the next level! CLICK HERE! Register for The Auto Care Associations Webinar of the Trump Administration's Tariffs and Trades Take the "Who Pays For What?" Survey Right to Repair - Report Your Issue Form Apply for the Federated Car Care Scholarship Advance Auto Parts plans to close over 700 stores by mid-2025 due to declining car part demand and miscalculated earnings. A survey reveals...
Jan 08, 2025•10 min
File your Beneficial Ownership Report here In this episode of Automotive Repair News Today, key stories include the reinstatement of the January 13 deadline for small businesses to file beneficial ownership information reports, highlighting compliance criteria and detailed reporting requirements. Additionally, there's a focus on the waning interest in Tesla's Cybertruck, with resale times increasing and prices dropping. The episode also updates listeners on the potential merger between Honda and...
Jan 01, 2025•7 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Kathleen Long was directly involved in the RepairPal sale to Yelp. Today, she highlights the benefits of this, emphasizing how this partnership can improve consumer trust in auto repair pricing and education. They also explore the challenges faced due to inflation pressures and how Repair Pal's strategic ...
Dec 27, 2024•44 min
More on the Senator's letter to automakers In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers a merger discussion between Honda and Nissan, highlighting their plans to compete better with Toyota, Tesla, and Chinese EV makers. He also delves into a bipartisan call from U.S. senators urging automakers to support Right to Repair legislation. Additionally, Braxton reports on the significant rise in odometer fraud, citing Carfax's data on the economic impact of this growing issue....
Dec 25, 2024•7 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Uwe and Krista are from AutoTechIQ In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Krista Erickson and Uwe Kleinschmidt. Uwe shares historical insights about the automotive industry's shift from mechanical to computerized systems, emphasizing the need for modern tools like Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVIs...
Dec 23, 2024•41 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Visit the Charge Ahead Partnership In this episode, Braxton Critcher and Ryan McKinnon discuss the interplay between electric vehicles (EVs) and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, especially focusing on the potential for cooperation amid growing resistance from ICE enthusiasts. McKinnon illustrate...
Dec 20, 2024•33 min
Nominate someone today for the AACF Humanitarian Award! Watch back the NASTF General Meetings AAA Automotive Apprenticeship Program Today's top stories on the podcast include the passing of Sam Meineke, founder of the Meineke brand, and his influential legacy in the auto repair industry. The Auto Care Association's critique of proposed tariffs by the Trump administration is highlighted, focusing on potential disruptions to supply chains and increased repair costs. Additionally, insights from a 3...
Dec 18, 2024•10 min
Find out more about Camp Drive! Thanks to our sponsor AutoFix AutoShop Coaching! Tenise Chapman started Camp Drive. An innovative program focused on introducing kids ages 12-15 to the automotive industry through hands-on activities. She highlights the camp's aim to ignite interest in automotive careers and the significant community support that has bolstered its success. Tenise is doing good for her community, and you can too! 00:00 Camp Drive was created for aspiring technicians. 03:54 Kids fin...
Dec 13, 2024•35 min
Help CNCDA Take the ASE Survey Submit a Speaker Proposal for SEMA 2025 Colorado is now the leading state for electric vehicle sales, overtaking California due to generous tax credits and an extensive network of charging ports. Meanwhile, over 70 workers at the Faurecia Auto Parts factory in Missouri are striking for better safety measures and wages. Additionally, Repairify has partnered with Auto-Wares to provide advanced diagnostic technologies to its customers, ensuring accessibility without m...
Dec 11, 2024•7 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Cavan Robinson is the General Manager at Shop-Ware. Today, he talks about the importance of transparency and community within the aftermarket industry, highlighting its positive impact on business growth. Cavan also discusses the innovative strides in AI integration in shop management systems, aiming to e...
Dec 09, 2024•25 min
Nominate someone today for the SEMA Board! Braxton covers major shifts in the automotive industry. Carlos Tavares has unexpectedly stepped down as CEO of Stellantis. Amazon is growing its footprint in the auto parts market, and SEMA is actively lobbying against electric vehicle mandates.
Dec 04, 2024•6 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Ryan Ragan is the new Executive Director of the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance. Ryan discusses his vision for enhancing value to ASTA members through better programs and innovative training, particularly focusing on both the tech and tire sides of the industry. Braxton and Ryan talk about the import...
Nov 29, 2024•23 min
Apply for a technician scholarship with the Aftermarket Foundation and NAPA 2024 Voice of Technician Survey Results Webinar Dec 10 at 2 EST Register for the Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference Ford faces two new investigations by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after delays in recalling vehicles with defective rearview cameras, while Advanced Auto Parts unveils a strategic turnaround plan with significant store closures and a focus on enhancing its supply chain. Additiona...
Nov 27, 2024•9 min
Learn more about JobViewIQ Braxton covers the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's $165 million penalty against Ford. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is urging Congress to preserve the $7,500 EV tax credit amid the incoming Trump administration’s plans to cut it. Additionally, Braxton shares news about Repairify's integration with CCC1, which aims to enhance ADAS feature identification and recalibration needs for improved repair accuracy and efficiency. Email Braxton for news ...
Nov 20, 2024•8 min
Read more about this year's Women in Auto Care Award Winners MEMA and ACA 2024 Joint EV Trends and Outlook Forecast S ubmit a Nomination for the MEMA 2024 Board of Directors In this episode, Braxton Critcher delves into recent developments in the automotive repair industry. Braxton highlights Yelp's acquisition of Repair Pal for $80 million, which aims to expand its services. Lisa Foshee provides an update on the Repair Act, explaining its delay and the efforts needed to reintroduce it in the ne...
Nov 13, 2024•11 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! 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 hurdles. She also sheds light on the association's workforce initiatives and highlights the importance of technician training for the indu...
Nov 12, 2024•22 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! 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 in the automotive repair industry. He also discusses AAPEX 2024, highlighting efforts to enhance attendee experiences with experiential ele...
Nov 10, 2024•36 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Garrett Malone and Braxton Critcher discuss the crucial role of technology adaptation in the automotive industry. Garrett emphasizes the impact of COVID-19 on accelerating digital adoption, noting that shops using Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) thrived during the pandemic. Braxton shares a personal expe...
Nov 09, 2024•37 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! See Ivan's work In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Ivan Rioja-Scott from Ratchet + Wrench. Ivan discusses his observations from the keynote speaker sessions at AAPEX 2024, highlighting the increase in hybrid vehicle breakdowns and the implications for repair shops. He also delves into the pote...
Nov 08, 2024•26 min
Switching Shop Management Systems isn't as hard as you think! Give Shop Controller a try HERE If your DVI isn't certified, you're losing customers! Get a FREE certification when you touch HERE! Find Brian here Braxton Critcher and Brian Walker discuss crucial updates from AAPEX in Las Vegas about Google’s new verification requirements for local business ads. Brian explains the intricacies of Local Service Ads (LSA) and how they differ from traditional pay-per-click ads, emphasizing the importanc...
Nov 07, 2024•17 min
Braxton Critcher covers several important updates from the automotive repair industry. He details the new Google Business profile verification requirements starting November 21st, which aim to combat rising fraud. He also highlights the live demo of MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers' new tech training hub happening at AAPEX 2024. Additionally, Braxton mentions the prestigious Shop Hero Awards, emphasizing the recognition of top auto repair shops for their exceptional innovation and community service. T...
Nov 06, 2024•9 min
