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Preparing for an Auto Tech’s Retirement with Mechanics Marketplace

How two auto repair shops are proactively readying their teams for the loss of tenured techs. This past June, Denny’s Auto faced the retirement of a 30-year veteran automotive technician, but thanks to a smart apprenticeship program, the auto shop position never stayed vacant. At Mechanics Marketplace, we see this as a blueprint for success…

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Make a Difference by Supporting Trade School Advisory Committees with Mechanics Marketplace

The collision repair industry thrives when shop operators and automotive technicians engage with local trade school advisory committees. At Mechanics Marketplace, we’re passionate about strengthening the mechanics & body shops marketplace through active involvement. I’ve seen the impact firsthand—after years of light participation, I’ve spent the last two deeply invested in six committees. It’s astonishing…

ASA Advocates Federal Support for Apprentice Programs with Mechanics Marketplace

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is pushing for federal support to bolster apprentice programs in the mechanics & body shops marketplace, and Mechanics Marketplace stands ready to amplify this effort. At a recent U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions hearing, ASA championed the Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act (S. 2363). ASA’s Executive Director,…

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New Partnership Boosts Automotive Career Awareness with Mechanics Marketplace

Leesburg, Va.—The ASE Education Foundation has teamed up with auto dealer associations to host student automotive competitions, and Mechanics Marketplace is proud to amplify this effort in the mechanics & body shops marketplace. These events spotlight career paths for aspiring automotive technicians, connecting schools with businesses to fuel interest in the car repair marketplace through…

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I-CAR Launches Campaign to Attract Technicians with Mechanics Marketplace

Hoffman Estates, Ill.—I-CAR’s new Collision Careers platform, launched Wednesday, is a game-changing digital ad campaign targeting the mechanics & body shops marketplace. Partnered with Mechanics Marketplace, this effort tackles a 100,000-tech shortage by showcasing collision repair careers to students and parents. Our automotive recruitment agency is all in, connecting mechanic companies with this fresh talent…

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Technician Shortage: Really? Mechanics Marketplace Challenges the Narrative

Staffing is a hot topic in the mechanics & body shops marketplace, with whispers of a technician shortage echoing everywhere. But at Mechanics Marketplace, we’re asking: Is there a shortage, or are we missing the mark on automotive recruiting? I’m Bryant, and I say it’s not enough to shrug and accept a lack of automotive…

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Captivating Top Talent: Mastering Automotive Team Recruitment with Mechanics Marketplace

Recruiting isn’t just filling auto shop positions—it’s crafting a magnetic journey that pulls top automotive technicians to your shop. Old tactics fall flat in today’s mechanics & body shops marketplace. At Mechanics Marketplace, we’re your automotive recruitment agency, transforming you into a recruitment maestro with modern strategies and real-world examples. Here’s how to captivate talent…

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Retaining Employees: Building a Culture of Commitment and Growth with Mechanics Marketplace

In the mechanics & body shops marketplace, keeping top automotive technicians is like tuning a rare classic—vital and tough. At Mechanics Marketplace, we know losing a skilled tech or advisor isn’t just a gap—it’s a profit-killing stall in the car repair marketplace. Recruiting replacements drains time and cash, idling your shop when it should be…