What is the NAPA Autocare Apprentice Program?

The NAPA Autocare Apprentice Program is a free initiative for members that trains new technicians through a comprehensive 2-year curriculum, helping to address the technician shortage.

How are advancements in battery technology affecting electric vehicles?

Recent breakthroughs in battery technology, especially with solid-state batteries, are leading to higher energy densities, faster charging, and longer driving ranges, making EVs more practical.

What challenges are colleges facing in preparing students for the job market?

Colleges are producing too many graduates in fields with low demand, resulting in high unemployment rates among degree holders, particularly in areas like engineering and business management.

What is the ASTA Expo?

The ASTA Expo is a premier networking and training event for automotive professionals, featuring various classes and opportunities to connect with industry leaders.

How can TechMetric help my shop?

TechMetric consolidates shop management, payment processing, and marketing into one platform, streamlining operations and improving customer experience.

Why should I attend trade shows like ASTA Expo?

Attending trade shows allows shop owners to network with peers, learn about new technologies, and gain insights that can significantly improve their business operations.

How will AI impact jobs in the automotive industry?

AI is expected to automate many tasks, potentially displacing some jobs while creating new opportunities in areas that require human skills. Workers are encouraged to learn about AI to stay relevant.

What is the current trend in new car prices?

New car prices have risen significantly, with the average MSRP now over $50,000, leading to concerns about affordability and the perception of cars as luxury items.

What should shop owners do to prepare for the future?

Shop owners should invest in training for EV and hybrid services, enhance their shop management systems, and focus on customer experience to capitalize on the growing demand for automotive repair.

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EV & Hybrid Service

3 episodes

Remarkable Results RadioSeptember 1 · 46 min

Rapid-Fire Automotive News: AI, EVs, Autonomous Vehicles, and the $19B Trade School Boom [RR 1107]

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode How quickly is the automotive repair industry changing, and are you ready for what's next? Tom Ham, shop owner and founder of the Automotive Management Network, joins Carm Capriotto for a fast-paced conversation covering 12 major trends shaping the future of auto repair. From autonomous vehicles and solid-state batteries to the changing value of trade careers, AI, government regulation, 3D printing, and vehicle reliability, Tom and Carm explore the technologies and economic shifts shop owners need to understand. What You'll Learn How autonomous vehicles could reshape vehicle safety and the repair industry.What advances in solid-state batteries could mean for EVs and vehicle range.Why trade careers are gaining momentum as technology changes traditional employment.How the technician shortage is creating new opportunities for shops to develop talent.How government regulation and emissions enforcement could affect vehicle owners and repair shops.What current vehicle reliability trends reveal about today's automotive brands.How 3D printing could help shops solve parts availability challenges.Why AI is becoming a powerful tool for reducing friction and improving efficiency.Why shop owners need to stay curious and adapt as automotive technology continues to accelerate. The automotive repair industry is changing faster than ever. The shops that thrive will be the ones willing to understand emerging technology, embrace new tools, develop their people, and continually rethink how they operate. The future isn't coming someday. It's already showing up in the service bay. Tom Ham, Automotive Management Network. Tom’s previous episodes HERE. Learn more about the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with on-site training and six days a week of support: http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Download Our Mobile App:https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/app/Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderBooks Page:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom Page:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomEpisode Collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collectionsBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carm The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcastwith Carm Capriotto:https://remarkableresults.biz/Automotive Field TheorywithMatt Fanslow:https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the NumberswithHunt Demarest: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcastwith Brian and Kim Walker: https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitzwith Chris Cotton: https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communicationwith Craig O'Neill: https://craigoneill.captivate.fm                                        

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Confessions of a Shop OwnerAugust 11 · 43 min

Ep 110 - Ryan Ragan and Tony Mercury | Why Every Shop Owner Needs to Go to ASTA

Tektonic 2027 is coming up April 1-3, and if you missed year 1, you MUST NOT miss year 2. It's bigger, it's better, because is Tekmetric's conference. You know it's gonna be the best conference in the history of conferences. Get lower pricing now HEREMy marketing before and after signing up with Turnkey Marketing is pretty scary. In a good way. Get your marketing right today HERE47 Consultants brings your shop’s story to life on social media, helping Carfix engage 60,000 people in Raleigh in just a few weeks. See what 47 Consultants can do for your shop, and tell them Big Daddy Mike sent you! Make your techs happier with Detect Auto. They'll stop getting "check noise" or "check vibration" from advisors with the customer concern tool. It will CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Book a demo HEREElite Worldwide's Ignite 2027 is coming up in February and NOW is the time to sign up. It's happening in Vegas February 4-6 and it will be the best 3 days of your shops year when you attend. Save $100 when you use code CONFESSIONS HEREIn this episode, Mike Allen, Ryan Ragan, and Tony Mercury dig into the power of networking and relationship-building at automotive industry events like the ASTA Expo. They talk about how rapid advances in technology, especially AI, are reshaping both vehicles and shop operations. They also stress the huge benefits that come from dropping egos and openly sharing struggles, with honest conversations paving the way for growth and support among shop owners.Wanna win a ticket to ASTA? If you're a shop owner who has never been, register to WIN HERETimestamps:00:00 Survivor-Style Competition: The ASTA Expo Gets Wild01:36 Why Every Shop Owner Needs Car Tribe Connections04:01 The Miata, the “Fun Car” & Shop Owner Cred10:08 The Future of Self-Driving, Subscription Cars & AI in Auto Repair12:16 From T-Mobile Number to Success: Meet Tony Mercury18:01 The Honest Shop Owner Life Cycle (and Why We Stagnate)20:08 Crushing Ego and Building Teams in the Shop25:46 Why First-Time Expo Attendees See HUGE Growth26:07 The Ultimate Training and Networking Lineup at ASTA30:01 Inside the ASTA Survivor Pre-Party: Obstacle Courses, Axe Throwing & More32:28 How to Win Free Tickets & Why You Have No Excuse33:14 The 80+ Classes that Actually Move the Needle in Your Shop36:24 Shop Owners Only: No-Vendor, No-BS Roundtables40:08 Raw Entrepreneur Talk, Family Fails, and Real-Life Shop Disasters42:02 How to Get Involved, Confess, and Join the Next Event

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Remarkable Results RadioMay 12 · 38 min

15 Headlines in 30 Minutes: Rapid Fire Automotive News For Shop Owners [RR 1091]

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this fast-paced episode, shop owner and founder of the Automotive Management Network, Tom Ham, breaks down 15 major industry headlines in just 30 minutes, offering insight into the rapid changes reshaping automotive service, technology, and consumer behavior. From artificial intelligence and electric vehicles to rising car ownership costs and the exploding demand for automotive repair, this conversation connects today’s news with what it means for shop owners, technicians, and the future of the industry. Along the way, Ham also shares several quirky and entertaining stories making waves across the automotive world. What You’ll Learn Why major tech companies are investing heavily in AI and what that could mean for jobs, pricing, and the future workforceHow rising vehicle prices and soaring monthly payments are changing consumer behaviorWhy maintaining and repairing existing vehicles is becoming a smarter financial decision for driversHow the average age of vehicles on the road is creating unprecedented growth opportunities for auto repair shopsWhy automotive specialists and skilled trades are becoming some of the most valuable careers in the economyWhat slowing EV sales mean for automakers and the growing demand for EV-trained techniciansHow repair shops can benefit from changing economic trends, including larger tax refunds and deferred maintenanceFun and unusual industry stories, including remote-controlled vehicle heaters, backup camera cleaning devices, and vintage vehicle restoration programs The automotive industry is entering one of the most profitable and transformative periods in its history. While technology, AI, and shifting consumer habits continue to disrupt traditional industries, the need for skilled automotive professionals is only increasing. As vehicles stay on the road longer and repair demand rises, shops that adapt, invest in training, and embrace emerging opportunities will be positioned for long-term success. Tom Ham, Automotive Management Network. Tom’s previous episodes HERE. Running a shop is a never-ending cycle of preventing problems and looking for solutions. Automotive Management Network is a 15,000+ member Website full of high-value documents, resources, and tips. Being a member gives you quick access to all the information you need to run a smooth, profitable shop. https://www.automotivemanagementnetwork.com/ https://laborratetracker.com/ Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: Visit the Website:https://remarkableresults.biz/Subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/carmcapriottoFollow on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/RemarkableResultsRadioPodcast/Follow on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmcapriotto/Follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/remarkableresultsradiopodcast/Join Our Virtual Toastmasters Club:https://remarkableresults.biz/toastmastersJoin Our Private Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1734687266778976Join our Insider List:https://remarkableresults.biz/insiderAll books mentioned on our podcasts:https://remarkableresults.biz/booksOur Classroom page for personal or team learning:https://remarkableresults.biz/classroomBuy Me a Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carmSpecial episode collections:https://remarkableresults.biz/collections The Automotive Repair Podcast Network: https://automotiverepairpodcastnetwork.com/ Remarkable Results Radio Podcastwith Carm Capriotto: Advancing the Aftermarket by Facilitating Wisdom Through Story Telling and Open Discussion.https://remarkableresults.biz/Diagnosing the Aftermarket A to Zwith Matt Fanslow: From Diagnostics to Metallica and Mental Health, Matt Fanslow is Lifting the Hood on Life.https://mattfanslow.captivate.fm/Business by the Numberswith Hunt Demarest: Understand the Numbers of Your Business with CPA Hunt Demarest.https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/The Auto Repair Marketing Podcastwith Kim and Brian Walker: Marketing Experts Brian & Kim Walker Work with Shop Owners to Take it to the Next Level.https://autorepairmarketing.captivate.fm/The Weekly Blitzwith Chris Cotton: Weekly Inspiration with Business Coach Chris Cotton from AutoFix - Auto Shop Coaching.https://chriscotton.captivate.fm/Speak Up! Effective Communicationwith Craig O'Neill: Develop Interpersonal and Professional Communication Skills when Speaking to Audiences of Any Size.https://craigoneill.captivate.fm                      ...

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Questions answered on EV & Hybrid Service

Practical questions on ev & hybrid service, answered across the catalog — each linked to the episode it came from.

What is the NAPA Autocare Apprentice Program?: The NAPA Autocare Apprentice Program is a free initiative for members that trains new technicians through a comprehensive 2-year curriculum, helping to address the technician shortage.
How are advancements in battery technology affecting electric vehicles?: Recent breakthroughs in battery technology, especially with solid-state batteries, are leading to higher energy densities, faster charging, and longer driving ranges, making EVs more practical.
What challenges are colleges facing in preparing students for the job market?: Colleges are producing too many graduates in fields with low demand, resulting in high unemployment rates among degree holders, particularly in areas like engineering and business management.
What is the ASTA Expo?: The ASTA Expo is a premier networking and training event for automotive professionals, featuring various classes and opportunities to connect with industry leaders.
How can TechMetric help my shop?: TechMetric consolidates shop management, payment processing, and marketing into one platform, streamlining operations and improving customer experience.
Why should I attend trade shows like ASTA Expo?: Attending trade shows allows shop owners to network with peers, learn about new technologies, and gain insights that can significantly improve their business operations.
How will AI impact jobs in the automotive industry?: AI is expected to automate many tasks, potentially displacing some jobs while creating new opportunities in areas that require human skills. Workers are encouraged to learn about AI to stay relevant.
What is the current trend in new car prices?: New car prices have risen significantly, with the average MSRP now over $50,000, leading to concerns about affordability and the perception of cars as luxury items.
What should shop owners do to prepare for the future?: Shop owners should invest in training for EV and hybrid services, enhance their shop management systems, and focus on customer experience to capitalize on the growing demand for automotive repair.

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