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12/06/2025

Registration has opened for the 2026 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference, as recently shared by the organization, along with an outline of planned events. Speakers will include Workplace Performance Expert Henna Pryor and Shari Pheasant, founder and CEO of Horsepower Strategies.

The 2026 Women in Auto Care Leadership Conference, themed 'Fueling the Future,' will take place from February 17-19 in Fort Worth, Texas.

12/05/2025

Mariano Rubio of Covina, California, was named the 2025 Mitchell 1/National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Master Technician of the Year during the ASE Service Professionals Awards banquet, held recently in Savannah, Georgia.

The ASE Service Professionals Awards celebrated Mariano Rubio as the 2025 Master Technician of the Year, acknowledging his 15-year teaching career, industry certifications, and...

12/05/2025

CPA and automotive financial advisor Nick Papakyrikos returns to Ratchet+Wrench Radio to explain how to make donations the smart way, from gifting appreciated stock to using donor-advised funds, navigating upcoming 2026 rule changes, and choosing the right timing based on your shop’s financial performance.

Tax expert Nick Papakyrikos breaks down how auto repair shops can give generously--while maximizing deductions before 2026 tax changes arrive.

12/02/2025

A Midas franchisee in Tupelo, Mississippi, helped donate a car to a veteran in need. A 45-year-old combat veteran, Tech Sgt. Eric Faris served two tours in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force’s 238th Air Support Operations Squadron. Jason Weatherford, Midas of Tupelo owner and CEO of Midasautomotive.com, heard about Faris’ story, and partnered with NAPA Auto Parts and 1-800-Cars to refurbish a reliable vehicle for him.

Through collaboration with NAPA Auto Parts and 1-800-Cars, Midas of Tupelo gifted a refurbished SUV to Tech Sgt. Eric Faris.

12/01/2025

"It’s easy to call yourself the 'best shop in town,' but can you truly back those words up with your public? Are you the best? And by what standard are you measuring?"

Lola Schmidt challenges shop owners to not let self reflection and humility fall to the wayside—because as soon as you do, the quality of your service will, too.

Choose your words carefully and back them with consistent actions to build trust and authenticity.

12/01/2025

KYB Americas announced the addition of Mike Deckys as central region sales manager and Whitney Howard as marketing manager for the company.

KYB Americas has announced the addition of Mike Deckys as central region sales manager and Whitney Howard as marketing manager.

12/01/2025

Our industry can only thrive with support from companies like Nexpart, WHI Solutions' parts ordering network. A huge shoutout to the company for sponsoring Ratchet+Wrench Radio, and helping us in our mission of empowering and educating the auto repair industry.

11/28/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the crew at Ratchet+Wrench! A reminder our offices are closed today and tomorrow to celebrate the holiday. May you have a great week! 🦃🧡

11/25/2025

The future of our trade is about diagnostics, specialization, and high-tech repair—so gear up, train up, or get left behind.

The importance of embracing innovation and expertise to survive the ongoing shift in auto repair.

11/25/2025

An auto repair shop in Klamath Falls, Oregon, is partnering with a local collision repair business so the two can provide better service for their customers.

The partnership between Marky Mark's Garage and Vivid Auto and Custom Paint aims to create a one-stop automotive shop offering mechanical, collision, and cosmetic repairs.

11/25/2025

Before you set goals for 2026, you need to understand the three foundational numbers that actually determine your results: sales, gross profit percentage, and overhead.

If all three remain the same, you’ll end up with the same profit you had this year. That may be fine for some shops, but if you’re looking to grow, your approach has to change.

Effective shop management requires focusing on sales, gross profit, and overhead rather than just controlling costs.

11/24/2025

Ford has recalled 20,558 plug-in hybrid vehicles, including Escape and Lincoln Corsair models, due to a battery short-circuit risk that can disable the vehicle's propulsion system.

Ford has recalled 20,558 plug-in hybrid vehicles, including Escape and Lincoln Corsair models, due to a battery short-circuit risk that can disable the vehicle's propulsion system...