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Straight answers for auto repair shop owners

Pricing, profit, your team and getting your time back. Everything here comes from 13+ years in the industry, and from the owners who have already fixed the problem you're facing right now.

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Rachael Evans teaching auto repair shop owners at the Million Dollar Mechanics Boardroom in Queenstown
How Do I Hire My First Service Advisor?

How Do I Hire My First Service Advisor?

Published on: 05/10/2026

How to hire your first service advisor: when your mechanics workshop is ready, who to look for, and a simple process from job ad to offer.

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How Do I Avoid a Bad Hire?

How Do I Avoid a Bad Hire?

Published on: 05/10/2026

How auto repair shop owners avoid a bad hire: the reference check question that matters, what to ask in the interview, and the early warning signs.

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How Do I Find Good Mechanics?

How Do I Find Good Mechanics?

Published on: 05/10/2026

How to find good mechanics for your auto repair shop: build a list of qualified techs before you need one, and write job ads they answer.

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Will Hiring Another Technician Fix My Cash Flow?

Will Hiring Another Technician Fix My Cash Flow?

Published on: 05/10/2026

Hiring another technician rarely fixes cash flow. How auto repair shop owners check productivity first, and the numbers that say it's time to hire.

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