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Archive for November, 2018

Service & Repair at a Price That’s Fair ~ D&G Auto Service in Attleboro MA

November 15th, 2018

D&G Auto Service in Attleboro MA is a Fluid Film Undercoating Dealer & Installer. They specialize in standard transmission and rear differential repair, as well as general automotive services. From the antiques to the classics, they can keep your car running like new! Drop by the shop at 839 Washington St., Attleboro, MA 02703 to visit this “hidden gem”, or give Brittney a call at 508-399-7500 to schedule your service or repair today.

Advanced Auto Center

November 14th, 2018

Advanced Auto Center provides motorists in the Redford area with comprehensive auto repair services that include auto maintenance, alignments, brakes, a/c services, check engine light diagnostics, oil changes, factory scheduled maintenance, and more. Call us at 313-535-0500 or visit us at 25167 W 8 Mile Rd for expert auto repair in Redford, MI 48240.

Parkview Auto Repair & Body Shop | Your Complete Auto Repair & Body Shop in Chicago

November 14th, 2018

At Parkview Auto Repair & Body Shop, our goal is to offer the best services available at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time. Stop by the shop at 4139 S Western Blvd Chicago, IL 60609 or call 773-847-9626 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. We are an A Rated Member of the Better Business Bureau and a AAA approved auto repair facility and handle all automotive related services including: Scheduled Maintenance, Engine Diagnostics, Engine Repairs, Brakes, Tires, Welding, Oil Changes, Tune Ups, A/C & Heating Services, Suspensions, Electrical Diagnostics, and Collision Repairs.

Dhillon Auto Repair | Full Service Auto Repair in Fremont CA

November 13th, 2018

Dhillon Auto Repair provides many services, including Factory Scheduled Maintenance, Alignment, Engine Maintenance, Brakes, Tires, Engine & Transmission, Transmission Services, 4×4 Services, Heating and Cooling Services, Diagnostic Services, and Electronic Services. We’re proud of our great mechanics, who have the knowledge required to diagnose your problems, and to find affordable solutions to get you back on the road quickly. Call us today at 510-487-5144 or stop by the shop at 37247 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94536.

Hybrid St. Louis | Hybrid Service Gone Green!

November 12th, 2018

Hybrid St. Louis is an environmentally green shop located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri! They work on all hybrid vehicles like Hybrid Toyota Prius,Chevy Volt, Camry, Avalon, Ford Fusion and Escape and more! The specialize in hybrid batteries by rebuilding and recycling them. They charge $795 + parts  to replace the Toyota Prius batteries and even recycle the old one, where most dealerships charge much more! So stop on by the shop today at 7721 Watson Rd Suite B or call today at 314-968-2995!

Jay Barkers Auto Repair Service | Family Owned & Operated Since 1977 ~Mayberry Friendly!

November 9th, 2018

Jay Barkers Auto Repair Service has provided customers throughout Louisville, KY with professional auto repair and maintenance services since 1977. Their slogan “Mayberry Friendly” speaks for itself! For quality repairs from an honest mechanic, you can’t go wrong with the friendly staff and knowledgeable technicians at this shop. Call Phyllis today at 502-363-9613 to schedule an appointment, or drop by the shop located at 4350 Taylor Blvd, Louisville, KY 40215 to say Hello!

AUTO AVE Complete Auto Repair | Quality Repairs and Exceptional Customer Service

November 9th, 2018

AUTO AVE Complete Auto Repair provides a range of services, including General Maintenance Services, Alignment, 4×4 Services, Brakes, Engine Maintenance, Engine & Transmission, Heating and Cooling Services, Check Engine Light Diagnostics, and Electronic Services. We’re proud of our great mechanics, who have years of experience working on many different types of both domestic and import vehicles. To learn more about our services, call us at 734-286-4970 or stop by the shop at 1021 E Michigan Ave Ypsilanti, MI 48198.

Why Google AdWords Don’t Work for Auto Repair Shops

November 9th, 2018

If you’ve been disappointed by your results from expensive Google Ads, you’re not alone. In fact, they’re a bad investment for most auto repair shops. View the “Why Google Ads Don’t Work for Auto Repair Shops” infographic below for more information.

 

Show Low Auto Parts | We Can Find What You Need!

November 7th, 2018

Show Low Auto Parts is a locally-owned, family operated Auto Parts Store located at 680 N Penrod Rd, Show Low, AZ 85901. Contact us at 928-537-3000 if you are in need of a specific auto part or have any automotive related questions. We sell parts for both domestic and import vehicles of all makes and models as well as heavy duty trucks and trailers. We hold ourselves to a higher standard, and will make sure that you get the best parts and service available in Show Low.

Don’t Keep the High-Performing Jerk

November 6th, 2018

If you watched more than a handful of cartoons as a kid, you remember all of the evil geniuses.  Their names were different in each show, but they were always trying to rule the world, and the heroes always stopped them.  Did you ever wonder if the heroes could make the world a better place if they could get the evil genius to work for them?

Of course not – the evil geniuses couldn’t improve the world because they were evil.  They were greedy.  They were narcissistic.  They enjoyed watching people suffer.

But if that’s so obvious, why do we hire them in real life?

Auto repair shops don’t keep evil geniuses because they like them.  They keep them because they’re highly skilled.  Some of them aren’t evil, they just aren’t fun to be around – at all.  Still, maybe they’re a productive tech with a unique knowledge set, and having to replace them in this hiring environment would be a tremendous liability.

Shop managers might even look back on their successes and wonder how they would have achieved them without the contributions of this resident jerk.  The reality is that they could have achieved so much more without them.

Consider a couple of companies who lost their visionary leader and are still doing just fine.  Apple has become the world’s first publicly traded trillion-dollar company since Tim Cook took over from Steve Jobs.  Uber’s value has increased by tens of billions of dollars since Travis Kalanick left.  In both cases, the loss of a heartless prodigy was offset by the benefits of a new leader capable of respect and compassion.


The problem with having a jerk in your shop is that you get to see all of their contributions, but you don’t get to see what you forfeit by employing them.  You see their hard work, but you don’t know how much their bad attitude drags down your other employees.  You can see the value they add to the company, but you never really know what kind of risk they bring until that risk becomes reality.

So if you’ve been trying to figure out how to deal with a high-productivity jerk in your shop, there are plenty of good options.  Just make sure that whichever one you choose involves showing them the door.

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