Shop Owner Resource Directory

We have assembled a list of the top Independent Automotive 20 Groups. Many professional shops in the auto service industry are members of a Shop Management Peer Group. Learn new ideas, better strategies, and best practices for increased profitability by exchanging information with other auto shop owners.
ATI
AUTOFIX
Automotive Consultants Group
Bottom Line
Business Actualization
Elite
Horizon
Import Automotive
NCM
RPM Training
Service Center Scholars
ShopPros
Strategic Alliance
WORLDPAC
We have put together a directory of the top suppliers of mobile air conditioning parts and A/C supplies for autos, trucks and heavy equipment.
A/C Parts House
AC Parts
Arizona Mobile Air
Auto Air Online
Auto Cooling Solutions
Auto Parts Warehouse
CarQuest
Discount AC Parts
GPD
GWR AC Treatments
NAPA
Ningbo Anchor Auto Parts Co., Ltd.
O'Reilly
Polar Bear
Ranshu
ReStockIt
Sherco
TechChoice
UAC
We have put together a directory of Computer IT Support
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Jawa Technologies specializes in the technological efficiency for automotive businesses nationwide.
AM data service
brainteck Business Computer Solutions
EisnerAmper
FUSION Computing Limited
Geeks on Site
Globalit Communications
ITS Guru
JAWA Technologies
Landon Technologies
Nerdapp
Nerds to go
Northern Web Development
Pegasus Technologies
Renascence IT Consulting
Tech Solutions support
The following is a list of automotive specific employment services. Posting auto repair shop jobs on many of these sites increases your hiring potential as both employees and employers in the industry are more inclined in recent years to search beyond their local market. Automotive Specific Sites
ACTStaffing
All Automotive Jobs
Auto Career Professionals
AutoCareCareerHub
AutoJobs
Automotive Crossings
AutoServiceJobs.com
AutoStaffNow
CarPeople
DieselTech
FleetJobs
iATN Auto Pro Careers
iHireAutomotiveProfessionals
InAutomotive
NeedTechs
QoreCareers
WrenchWay
ZipRecruiter for Automotive
We searched for companies familiar with financing for auto repair businesses needing funds for inventory, equipment, improvements, cash flow, new locations, marketing, working capital and any other type of financial need. Companies listed here offer a variety of services including small business loans, short and long term loans, and flexible revolving lines of credit. Answers often can occur very quickly.
BFS Capital
Business Lending
Capital Alliance
Capital Direct
Crest
DAC - Automotive Industry Small Biz LOANS
Fast Capital 360
First America
Fora
Fundivo
Horizon
Kabbage
LCA
National
Omega
Park Place
Rapid Advance
Reliant
SBA
Silver Rock
United Capital Source
When customers need auto repair, but cannot afford the cost, shops often turn them away when a customer does not have a credit card to use or when they have poor credit history. This results in lost revenue for independent shops, dealerships, tire stores, transmission shops and franchise shops. Auto service businesses can offer their community the convenience of financing programs that provide customers with a loan for the additional funds they need. Many offer monthly payment plans. Customers can often apply for their account at the repair shop and get approved quickly.
Alpha
Blispay
Car Care One
CFS
Financing Your Way
First American
First Look
Flexxbuy
Lending Point
Loans Now
NAPA
While there are hundreds of insurance companies, the ones listed here have programs specifically designed for automotive service businesses. Custom insurance coverage for automotive repair service, gasoline station, car wash, auto body, and towing. Get affordable rate quotes and payment plans for policies including general liability protection, workman’s compensation, garage keepers, and umbrellas.
AIC
American Family
Arrowhead
Auto-Owners
Farmers
Hastings Mutual
Nationwide
Prime
Progressive
USA
In this directory you will find the major manufacturers for auto lifts, truck lifts, and vehicle lifts for most applications. We have included in-ground, above-ground, 4 post, twin post, scissors, mid-rise, low-rise, rotisserie, drive on, and car alignment lifts. Rolling jacks and other automotive shop equipment is offered by several of the companies listed.
ARI-hetra
Atlas Lifts
Ben-Pearson
BendPak / Ranger
Challenger Lifts
Forward Lift
GrayUSA
Herkules
Hoffman USA
Hunter Engineering
Interstate Lift
JohnBean
KarLift Solutions
MaHa-USA
Mohawk Lifts
Nussbaum-USA
PKS Lifts
Quality Lifts
RAV America
Rotary Lifts
Stertil Koni Lifts
Titan Lifts
TLS Lifts
Western Lift
Over 20 companies offering auto repair shop management training, coaching and consulting. Almost every aspect of managing an automotive service shop is covered by one or more of these trainers or coaches. Webinars, classes, evaluations and one-on-one training covering efficiency, employees, marketing, customer retention, and expenses.
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Our team of top shop owners helps automotive pros reach their goals and live happier lives while making a positive impact on their employees, customers and community.
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Success stories and interviews with automotive aftermarket professionals
180BIZ
ACGI
AMI
ATI
Auto Profit Masters
AutoFix
Automotive Aftermarket E-Learn
Automotive Training Centres
AVI On Demand
BOLT ON University
Charley Fewell
Criss Consulting
DRIVE
Elite
ESi Educational Seminars Institute
Ferris State University
Haas Performance Consulting
Horizon
Institute for Automotive Business Excellence
Jeff Cowan ProTalk
Kelly The Coach
Lincoln Tech
MotoSkill
Remarkable Results
RLO Training
RPM Training
Shop Fix Academy
ShopPros
Terry Greenhut
Vin Waterhouse
WTI

Can oil change reminder stickers be personalized?

Oil change stickers can be custom printed with a thermal transfer printer to add an auto shop’s logo and contact information. There are a handful of companies that manufacture specialized printers specifically for oil reminder decals. Alternatively, oil change stickers can be purchased from a wide variety of suppliers on rolls.

What are the benefits of customized oil change stickers?

Personalized oil change stickers are a great way to advertise you auto shop and encourage customers to come back for their next oil change.

Companies that manufacture oil change sticker printers

This list contains a range of companies that sell oil change sticker printers. Some specialize in producing printers that are designed specifically for oil change reminder stickers. Others sell multi-use printers that can be used to create oil change stickers. Some of these companies also sell blank stickers while others will require you to customize your label when you purchase the printer.
Cobra Striker
Cub CB-724e
DuraReady Lube Labels on Demand
Dymo Label Writer 450 Turbo
Dynamic Services
Estampe
Godex RT-200i
Great American Automotive Products
Oil Shop Supplies
OILabel
OilChangeStickers.com
TSC TTP-225
Zebra 2824 Plus

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Many automotive parts vendors, suppliers and manufacturers offer programs through auto parts stores to help repair shops. Assistance may come in the form of training, classes, clinics, webinars, certification reimbursement, service information, enhanced warranties, labor claims, marketing, newsletters, discounts, and other incentives.
AC Delco/Genuine GM Parts
Auto Plus
Auto Value
Auto Zone
AVI
Bumper to Bumper
CarQuest
Federated
Jagbits New and Used Jaguar Parts
Mighty Auto Parts
O'Reilly
Parts Plus
PartsTech
Pronto
WorldPac
Comprehensive lists of both OEM and aftermarket scan tools and diagnostic software with coverage for domestic, Asian and European vehicles. The directory includes everything from basic code scanners to those with computer programming / calibration / flashing ability and advanced communication options to address the needs of all types of auto repair shops.
AllData Mobile
ATS Escan
Autel
AutoEnginuity
AutoLand DOL
Autologic
AVI
CarDAQ
Delphi
Direct-Hit, from Identifix-Find and Fix Faster!
DST-i Honda - Acura
Ease
ESI - HD Truck
HDS - Honda - Acura
IDS - Ford
Innova
Launch
MasterTech
Matco Maximus
MDI - GM
OTC Diagnostics
ProgRama
SDT - Suzuki
Snap-on
Tech2 - GM
TechStream - Toyota
VAS - VW-Audi
VCDS / Ross-Tech - VW - Audi
VCM - Ford
WiTech - Chrysler
This directory includes more 20 companies who specialize in training service advisors through classes, coaching and consulting for auto repair shops. Service writer employee training courses include customer relations and customer service skills, efficiency, profitability, productivity, quality control, selling maintenance and repairs, and time management.
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A World of Training
Advisor Fix
Applied Concepts
ATA - Automotive Training Academy
Auto Profit Masters
Automotive Training Centres
AVI On Demand
BOLT ON University
Coker
Criss Consulting
Dealer Pro Training
Elite
ESi
Horizon
Jeff Cowan's Pro Talk
Kelly The Coach
Lloyd Schiller
Markee Group
RLO
RPM Training
Sheriff 5-Star
The ACE Group
Top Secret Service Advisor
WorldPac
The companies listed here offer a variety of online service advisor training, webinars, classes, coaching and consulting covering a number of topics including efficiency, time management, productivity, profitability, and customer service skills. Service writer eLearning is becoming the primary method many automotive repair shops are now using for employee training.
Auto Training Centre
AVI Ondemand
Centennial College
Coker Consultants
Horizon
Jeff Cowan's PRO TALK
Mar-Kee Group
RPM Training
ShopPros
Steve Shaw Training
The list below includes more than 25 links to companies offering OEM and aftermarket electronic service information, automotive workshop manuals, vehicle maintenance schedules, factory technical service bulletins, manufacturer recalls, and vehicle specifications for all types of auto and truck repair shops and service facilities.
Acura
All Data
Audi
Autodata
Bentley Motors
Bentley Publishers
BMW
Chilton
Chrysler
General Motors
Helm
Honda
Hyundai
iATN
Identifix
Isuzu
Jaguar
Kia
Land Rover
Lexus
Mazda
Mercedes-Benz
Mitchell 1
Mitsubishi
Motor Selectline
Nissan
Porsche
Subaru
Suzuki
Toyota
Volvo
VW
We have put together an industry directory that includes the primary vendors and suppliers of automotive shop equipment and tools for auto and truck repair shops. Start here when shopping for lifts, work benches, scan tools, car pushers, fluid dispensers, exhaust welders, air compressors, wheel aligners, tire changers and balancers, brake lathes, bearing presses, strut tools, battery chargers, engine stands, tool storage, and any other tool or piece of equipment you need for your shop.
Ace Service & Installation
Arizona Tools
ASE Equipment
Automotive Machine Advisors
AW Direct
Best Buy Equipment
CarQuest
Cuda Parts Washers
Direct Buy Automotive Equipment
Eagle Equipment
Garage Equipment Supply
Greg Smith Equipment
GWR Automotive Products
Harbor Freight
Hunter Engineering Company
JMC Equipment
LIFTNOW Automotive Equipment
Matco Tools
Myers Tire supply
NAPA
NHProEquip
Northern Tool and Equipment
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Renegade Parts Washers
Shanghai Balance Automotive Equipment Co., Ltd.
Shop Equipment Co
Shop Equipment Parts
Shop Equipment USA
Shop Tools For Pros
SnapOn
Standard Automotive Equipment
Superior Automotive Equipment
Tool Source
Tool Warehouse
Western All Tool

The following is a list of the top software companies offering automotive and truck repair shop management systems from the most basic to those with a long list of features. Some are cloud-based while others are downloaded or require a CD. Some of the features offered include accounting, employee payroll, advertising and marketing, CRM, electronic vehicle inspections, job estimating, technical service information, profitability and efficiency tools, and appointment scheduling. If you are curious about what features are offered by a particular auto management software, then try a free demo – or get more details from the Management Software Demos links on our Management Resources Page.

Note about survey results: All companies listed here were invited to participate in the survey. We appreciate the responses of the companies that have completed it so far. We are waiting for results from the companies which do not yet have a results link. If you are considering a software company that does not yet have a survey results link, please encourage them to complete their survey and send it in so we can include them.​

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AllData
AllsystemsMax LLC - AllsystemsMax PROView Survey Results
ARI (Auto Repair Software)
Auto FluentView Survey Results
Auto Repair Bill
Auto Shop Controller
Auto Shop Wiz
Auto Shop WriterView Survey Results
Auto Wise
Auto Workshop Manager
Automated Invoicing Management Software - WinAIMSView Survey Results
Automotive Expert
Autoshopinvoice
AutoSoft OnlineView Survey Results
bitkar
Car Biz Pro
Carrus
Complete Auto Reports, CARView Survey Results
CoStarView Survey Results
Digital WrenchView Survey Results
Direct-Shop, from Identifix-Find and Fix Faster!View Survey Results
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enerpize
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Garage Partner ProView Survey Results
GEM-CARView Survey Results
GenesisFour Service ShopView Survey Results
GetAFixView Survey Results
hibittsautopro
InvomaxView Survey Results
Lankar Pro 9
MAM SoftwareView Survey Results
Master Repair
Max1 Solutions / Shopmax1View Survey Results
MaxxTraxxView Survey Results
MCI MethodsView Survey Results
MFS
Mitchell 1 Manager SEView Survey Results
MotorWare
MotoSHOP
NAPA Tracs
OmniqueView Survey Results
Pace / YesView Survey Results
Pluss PTM-VisionView Survey Results
PM AttendantView Survey Results
Profit BoostView Survey Results
ProtractorView Survey Results
Quick Quote
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RampView Survey Results
Repair Shop Director
RepairTRAXView Survey Results
Ritty
Shift Mobility
Shop Boss ProView Survey Results
Shop Controller
Shop KeyView Survey Results
Shop WareView Survey Results
SHOP4D
ShopmonkeyView Survey Results
Smart Auto ShopView Survey Results
Star Service
StockTracView Survey Results
TekmetricView Survey Results
Tire Guru
Tireshop
Torque360
Winworks Software Inc.View Survey Results
Workshop SoftwareView Survey Results
WorkTracer
The following is a list of management software companies offering automotive shop management systems from the most basic to those with a long list of features. If you are curious what features are offered by a particular auto management software then try a free demo – or get more details from the Management Software Demos links on our Management Resources Page.
AutoText.me
Ideal Computer Systems - Non-Automotive Shop Management
IntactAuto Holdings, LLC - Custom Automotive Spreadsheets
Mechanic Advisor - Telematics
QuickTrac - Efficiency Tracking
Shore - Online Scheduling
In this directory you will find a number of schools and training options for both apprentice and experienced auto and truck technicians to take automotive repair and technology classes. Take advantage of online training or what is often called eLearning. Classes and webinars presented by professional certified instructors cover HVAC, transmission and engine repair, engine performance, auto electrical, steering / suspension, diagnostics, braking systems, and preparation for mechanic certification.
ACDC / Hybrid EV Training
Aeswave
Alldata
Ashworth College
AutoMate Training
Automotive Learning Center
Automotive Lift Institute
Automotive Training Centres
AVI ON DEMAND
CDX Automotive
Cengage Learning
Electude
I-CAR
James D Halderman
Kevin Sullivan Autoshop 101
MACS
Motoshop Technology
NAPA
Penn Foster
SAE
Southern Career Institute
Stratford Career Institute
To make searching easier for auto repair shops we have assembled a list of over 20 manufacturers of automotive and truck tire and wheel equipment including tire changers, wheel balancers, and tire and wheel repair tools.
Ammcoats
ARI-hetra
Atlas
BeeLine
BendPak - Ranger
Bosch
Branick
CEMB
Corghi
Dannmar
ESCO
Hofmann
Hunter
JohnBean
Ken-Tool
Launch
Nussbaum
Premier Nitrogen Systems
Ravaglioli
SUTO
TEC
TSISSG
The companies listed here offer a wide range of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment for servicing tire pressure monitoring systems including relearning (activation, programming), warning light reset, and OEM and aftermarket TPMS sensor repair for auto repair shops.
Alligator TPMS Sensors
ATEQ
Autel
Bartec
Ken-Tool
Matco
NAPA Echlin
OTC
Pilot
Rema Tip Top
Standard TechSmart

Comprehensive list of companies which provide automotive work uniforms and clothing, towels, shop rags and mats to auto and truck repair shops. Technician work pants, shorts, work shirts, polo shirts, belts, coveralls, and jackets can be rented and laundered or purchased.
All Seasons Uniforms
American Wear
Aramark
Automotive Workwear
Cintas
Clean The Uniform
Dickies
Discount Uniforms
Domestic
Gallagher
Mission Linen
My Locker
National
Prudential
Red Kap
Sullivan
UniFirst
Vicco
Wearform
Work Clothing
The list below includes over 20 providers of Electronic Vehicle Inspection Software giving you the ability to create professional customizable multi-point safety inspection forms and reports for cars and trucks using tablets or smartphones. Options include fleet tracking, paperless or printed, basic or comprehensive, attachment of photos and audio, web-based or in house, integration with your management software or part of your shop software.
AMT
Auction Streaming VIR
AutoFluent
AutoServe1
AutoText.me
AutoVitals, Inc.
Autoxloo
BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY
Cherry Inspect
ClearMechanic
Driveroo
E-inspect
FastTrak
FlexCheck
GoCanvas
Identifix
Inspect2GO
Kukui
Mitchell1
Mobile Manager Pro
PDspect
Repair Shop Solutions
Safety Culture
Shop-Ware
Super Service
Vehicle Integrity Manager
More than a dozen website design companies offering both custom and template websites specifically for auto repair shops. Customizable features and content, web search / SEO, unique marketing and advertising options.
Auto Profit Masters
Auto Repair Marketing 360
Automated Marketing Group
AutoShop Solutions
Car Care Connect
ECN
Ezytire
Fixed Ops Digital
Kukui
Mechanic.Media
MS Web Pros
Net Driven
Optima Automotive
Repair Shop Websites
RobMax Web Solutions
TCS
Tire Guru
Turn Key

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