Perspectives: Everyone’s Changing, Are You? You never know what’s going to change around you and how that can impact your business. More

Mitch's World: Picture If You Will… There are mornings here at the shop when the only thing missing would be Rod Serling standing in the corner of the office waiting to utter those famous words that started so many of the early Twilight Zone episodes. More

Looking Forward: What economic indicators are you looking at? There was a recent forum thread on the International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN.net) that asked when will the market shift? When will things start changing in a positive manner that will benefit shops? More

Directions: Turbocharging’s Not Just A Lot of Hot Air In a recent study of U.S. consumers by Honeywell, more than half of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in the next two years believe fuel efficiency is more important than it was during their last vehicle purchase. More

Carley's Corner: Modules Are Taking Over The average new car today has up to 80 or more modules that control more than 1,000 different functions - everything from powertrain management, anti-lock brakes, stability control, electronic suspension and airbag deployment to power windows, power seats, climate control, infotainment and navigation. More

Point of View: A Meeting of the Minds A lively discussion with area shop owners is enlightening for all in attendance. More

Mitch Schneider: The Sixth Day... Recently, I received an e-mail that went straight to the heart of a question I've been struggling with for years: What do you do about the Sixth Day - Saturday? Is your shop open for business that day? More

Opinion: A Larger Sweet Spot In the automotive aftermarket, much is written about the service sweet spot being vehicles in the 6- to 10-year old range. More

Talking Shop: Peering into the Business Briefcase for Repair Shop Business Tips These six business tips may provide your shop with some hints to improve your shop, sales and bottom line - without spending a lot of time or money in the process More

VIEWPOINT: The Carpocalypse: What does it mean to shops? Last month, I had a chance to attend a panel discussion at Northwood University in Midland, MI, titled “Reinventing the Wheel.” The panel featured the usual analysts and industry experts, but it also had a new car dealer and an executive vice president of a major aftermarket parts program group. The event was held in conjunction with the Northwood University International Auto Show. More