General automotive
Your workshop could face a 25% surge in parts bills this year, unless you act now. The shift of general automotive supply out of China is accelerating, and independent shops are feeling the price pinch. Why General Automotive Supply Is Shifting Out of China I have been tracking supply-chain migrations
General automotive
Digitised parts ordering is eroding traditional general automotive supply chains by accelerating delivery, lowering procurement costs, and shifting buying power to online platforms. The shift forces workshops to rethink inventory, pricing, and customer service in a fast-moving market. The Speed and Cost Edge of Digitised Parts Ordering 30% faster delivery
General automotive
A general automotive mechanic can save you thousands on brake repairs by catching wear early, using correct parts, and performing preventive maintenance that avoids expensive failures. According to a Cox Automotive study, there is a 50-point gap between customers' intent to return for service at the selling dealership and
General automotive
Forming a general automotive LLC in the U.S. means filing Articles of Organization, securing an EIN, and satisfying state-specific licensing and tax rules. I’ve helped dozens of garage owners and parts distributors transition from sole proprietorships to limited-liability companies, and the process is far more systematic than most
General automotive
Open-source diagnostics will soon become the lifeblood of independent automotive repair. The shift from proprietary code to transparent, community-driven tools offers a path to faster, cheaper, and more customer-centric service. In 2026, analysts highlighted five critical legal issues that will reshape automotive repair (Top global legal and policy issues for