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How the Automotive Industry Impacts the Economy

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:53:32 +0000

”The automotive industry spends $16 to $18 billion dollars a year on research and product development, half a trillion dollars on employee compensation, and is a major driver of the overall manufacturing contribution to the GDP.”

Read more from the article “Auto industry contributes significantly to U.S. economy, employment, study says” for more details.

Control Auto Repair and Maintenance Costs

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:54:18 +0000

Proper budgeting for auto repair and maintenance will allow some of the following benefits:

Have a better relationship and better communication with your auto mechanic
Prepare/plan better so you don’t have to race to get oil changes before your next trip
Reduce your maintenance expenses going forward
Relax in the knowledge that you’re prepared

Repair Shop Websites knows the importance of a safely operating vehicle, and wants your auto to last as long as possible. Just set aside enough money to cover your expenses and you won’t have unwarranted stresses over your spending.

This information was gathered from this news article.

Cash for Clunkers Still Effecting Economy

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:29:41 +0000

Repair Shop Websites found this story from Amarillo, TX where a local shop is using the extra parts from salvage yards to bring in more business while saving consumers money. Local body shops are taking full advantage of the rare opportunity to purchase used parts in relatively good condition. Salvage yards can sell everything except for the motor itself and the frame. Read here!

The Future Predicts Small Cars for American Consumers

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:13:11 +0000

Repair Shop Websites is always interested in seeing how the economy is shaping the auto industry, and what that means for the future. Research shows that people will be looking for smaller, fuel efficient cars in the future. That does not necessarily mean people want to sacrifice things like power and cargo space. This research was done by AutoPacific, which is a future-oriented automotive marketing research and product consulting firm.

“Our research indicates that American car buyers are definitely willing to buy a more fuel-efficient car, but that they don’t want it to be much smaller than what they are driving today,” says George Peterson, president of AutoPacific, the research firm behind the study. “Tomorrow’s successful small car won’t be tiny. It will be reasonably sized, have increased fuel economy, adequate performance and a full load of customer features.”

Read more of what this study predicts of American cars here.

Economy Keeping People Away From Shops

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:54:43 +0000

Repair Shop Websites wants you to know that even the most simple and minor maintenance (like an oil change) is being performed less that ever. The economy is causing people to resist regular maintenance even though they need their vehicles to last longer. Explain to your customers how these simple fixes can help ensure the longevity of their auto. Learn more about how the economic downturn is impacting vehicle maintenance. Click here!

Stay Positive, Auto Repair Industry!

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:43:08 +0000

“Stay positive. It is not an option. The best advice I can give you is stay away from the news and focus on what your customers truly want from you and that is confidence. The confidence that you will do what is needed and that is to save them money and give them safety. Boy that was simple wasn’t it?

Given our current economic situation, it is easy to get down and hope we can survive, especially those of us in extremely depressed areas like Ohio, Florida and Michigan. Believe me; I hear it all the time how bad things are. If you don’t, there is no way to look forward and create an environment that promotes success. Let’s face it. If you’re always looking down you can’t see where you are going.

As a business owner, I’ve had tough times and good times just like you. But if I let the bad ones get the best of me, then people around me, especially the ones that I truly care about will sense it and also get down. I’m not sure about you but that is something I can’t let happen. So my glass is always over flowing because I don’t have a choice, at least the way I see it. I guarantee that by just changing the way you look at the current situation, it will increase your chances of making it. Not only will your customers appreciate it but your employees and especially your family and friends.

Lately, I’ve come across several of you who have just about given up. My suggestion is don’t. Use what you have and look up. Being more positive results in positive results. It is that simple…believe me it really is.

I guarantee that by just changing the way you look at the current situation, it will increase your chances of making it. Not only will your customers appreciate it but your employees and especially your family and friends.”

Feature article written by: George Zabrecky

NWZ WORX Multimedia

Thanks George! At Repair Shop Websites we believe being positive is the best tool you’ve got!

The Future of the Auto Aftermarket

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:31:27 +0000

Repair Shop Websites wants you to read this special report on the economy, its effects on the aftermarket, the overall future of the industry. Not everyone qualified for Cash for Clunkers and those people still needs car maintenance more than ever. Although the auto repair industry isn’t “booming”, it is stable and promising. Read more here.

Repair Shop That Integrates Team Bonus System

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:02:53 +0000

Cary Car Care shop has faired well despite the economy, and just recently the repair shop changed to a team bonus system. Rather than trying to focus on the technicians and how many hours they’ve flagged, the shop has turned it into something that involves those technicians and the general service as well. This was done to motivate staff members. The shop owner also mentions that NC, also home to Repair Shop Websites, does not seem to be as severely impacted by the economy when it comes to auto repair centers. To read more about this shop’s recent integration, click here.

82% of Owners Plan on Holding on to Car Longer

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:31:26 +0000

Due to the economy, Repair Shop Websites has read that 82% of car owners plan on keeping their vehicle longer than they had originally expected. Research also shows that if someone has children, they are more likely to keep a car around longer. The bigger the family…the longer people may hold on to cars. To see where this information came from, click on these research results.

Economy Brings Business to Repair Shops

molly.moore@wingswept.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:46:27 +0000

In these difficult economic times many would not expect a thriving industry to be the auto repair industry. At Repair Shop Websites and Body Shop Websites, we are pleased to say that it is. Victims of the economy that don’t have extra spending money are seeking alternative ways to keep the cars they already have running. Now is the time to make your repair shop the most available, marketable and appealing to the many individuals seeking auto repair shops right now.

What is marketable for the public currently is saving money. Individual repair shops are what is in demand right now. People are not interested in purchasing new cars, but instead they are looking for shops that can find them the best deals on parts and repairs for their vehicles. Is your shop offering reasonable prices or deals that will attract customers and keep them coming back for your services in the future? Read more here.