Future-Ready Auto Repair: Marketing for EVs, ADAS, & Modern Vehicle Systems
Build your 2026 auto repair marketing plan now. Review 2025, map real strategies, and grow with clarity. Start with a free DMI.
A Complete List of Monthly Marketing Ideas for Your Auto Repair Shop
Coming up with all the ideas for marketing your auto repair shop can be a significant undertaking. We compiled a list of our favorite marketing ideas and recorded a podcast episode for each month to share them with you. These ideas are from nationaldaycalendar.com and daysoftheyear.com. We suggest that you double-check these sites for date […]
Holiday Marketing Boost: End 2025 with a Bang
Build your 2026 auto repair marketing plan now. Review 2025, map real strategies, and grow with clarity. Start with a free DMI.
What Do I Do If My Marketing Doesn’t Work?
TL;DR: Marketing failures happen for different reasons – sometimes it’s the platform (like Google), sometimes it’s your business processes (phone skills, capacity, pricing), and sometimes it’s just bad marketing. If the marketing is the issue, your company may issue a refund for services. If the reason is an internal issue, a good marketing company should […]
How Do I Know What Marketing Services My Auto Repair Shop Needs?
TL;DR Not sure where to start with marketing? You’re not alone. Most shop owners feel overwhelmed or unsure. The key is to begin with your goal. If you need a car count fast, run ads. If you’re playing the long game, invest in SEO. Want to build community and brand trust? Focus on social media. […]
Why Auto Repair Shops Leave Marketing Agencies
TL;DR – Why Shops Leave Marketing Agencies Auto repair shops leave marketing agencies for one of three reasons: poor ROI, misaligned expectations, or internal shop breakdowns. Sometimes the agency didn’t deliver. Sometimes the shop never gave the strategy enough time to work. The smart owners are the ones who dig in, fix what needs fixing, […]
Marketing Agency vs. Fractional CMO vs. Business Coach: Who Does What and Who Do You Need?
If you’re running a shop and trying to take things to the next level, you’ve probably felt the pressure. Maybe you’ve hit a plateau. Maybe your car count is unpredictable. Maybe you’re doing okay, but you know there’s more out there, and you’re just not sure what step to take next. That’s when the advice […]
2026 Auto Repair Marketing Playbook: Build Your Shop’s Growth Strategy
Build your 2026 auto repair marketing plan now. Review 2025, map real strategies, and grow with clarity. Start with a free DMI.
Acquisition Marketing vs. Retention Marketing: Which Will Grow Your Auto Repair Shop?
TL;DR:By the end of this, you’ll know the difference between acquisition and retention marketing and why the best shops use both. Acquisition brings in new customers but costs more and starts from zero trust. Retention is cheaper, builds loyalty, and turns one job into many through repeat visits and referrals. Use acquisition to fill the […]
The Benefit of Collaborating With Your Marketers
Here’s the thing most shop owners get wrong about marketing: they think hiring a marketing company means they can check out. Hand over the credit card, say “go do your thing,” and wait for the bays to fill up. If only it were that easy. Marketing ain’t magic, and it sure as hell isn’t mind-reading. […]