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Well that was a faster increase and higher than what I though after I posted that. Who was that from?

Freon is starting to go up and will continue to go up so get it now if you can from your supplier. 30lb is going anywhere from $132-$159 and forecast to go over $200. There will be limited supplies which will drive the costs up. Biden's EPA rule limiting production will drive the prices up.

Are you looking for online or a tech school close by? Have a look at : https://www.autotrainingcentre.com/automotive-online-training/estimating-courses-online/

Malls and shopping in general for the holidays is busy, we'll see what happens after xmas. Has anyone been to the post office lately? They are slammed and packages are arriving late. Big shift to online and shipping.

Do you have a face mask required sign up at your shop or have you made one? I was browsing around and found these on Amazon:

For anyone looking for service desk shields that are just pop up style, amazon has inexpensive ones:

Congrats on the new shop! What did you decide to charge?

In NY malls are staying closed from what it sounds like and they'll have to put in HEPA filtration systems. Most of these malls have anchor stores and they can open though if they have an outdoor entrance.

Happy 4th of July!

Any luck? Buy a piece of property in a good area and put up a steel building! Hire some good techs and build it from scratch. Build where and how you want for the long term and own the property.

Looks like Florida is getting hit pretty hard but just talked to someone and they are saying its mostly gatherings in Miami and around UCF college bars

Picked up a few zmodos on black friday. Also picked up a ring for the house. I have to say, I am impressed with the ring pro. Ended up getting a ring 2 on black friday for a relative's house, battery operated. works well.

Looks like Amazon raised their oil pricing!

Interesting, used to buy diehard gold once in a while from sears back in the day. They don't do much these days except amazon tires...

Happy New Year!

What's everyone running these days?

Google business listings overtake everything nowadays

@tirengolf what direction did you end up going?

@Brent J did you ever find the techs you were looking for? if did you ever try indeed or linkedin? If you create a company page on linked in your can post jobs I believe.

Is anyone taking part in CTI or WTI training? Online or classroom? here's the website https://ctionline.com/

Does anyone have the MaxiSys ADAS Calibration Tool? What did you pay? I see it on Amazon being sold by autel From he autel site: https://www.auteltech.com/autelcms/Automotive Diagnostic& Analysi/590.jhtml MaxiSys ADAS Calibration Tool Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) is becoming standard equipment on today’s new vehicles. These systems are designed to assist drivers to prevent collisions by displaying alerts, providing camera images or by taking instantaneous control of the vehicle. The Autel MaxiSys ADAS provides the original complete diagnostic functionality, comprehensive and precise ADAS calibration. With MaxiSys calibration tools and accurate software, Autel MaxiSys ADAS is an ideal calibration tool for collision repair, glass replacement and repair shops. Overview: Precise: crossbar's minor adjustment knob and laser positioning provide millimeter-level accuracy. Flexible: lift can be adjusted by power; pattern cloth and pattern board are portable and easy for storage. Integrated: modular frame assembled with accessory tools for calibration; pattern board holder, pattern cloth and pattern board are easy to move. Smart: calibration procedure; compatible use with leveling lift adjustment Accurate: regular updates of latest OE-level diagnostic and calibration software; correct calibration Intuitive: tutorial graphics and step-by-step instructions; Pre-Scan & Post-Scan Reports (ADAD module identification, Calibration) Complete: Wide vehicle coverage; Seven Calibration Functions; Fixed & Mobile Calibrations Potential usage: Glass Replacement, Specialty Repair, Collision Repair, Wheel Alignment Adjustable Calibration Frame and Tools The large automatic screw mechanism provides compatible use with vehicle leveling lifts by offering a taller than average extended adjustable height. Easily Interchangeable and flexible calibration components Precise fine-tuning hand knob and laser positioning for millimeter ruler accuracy Calibration Tooling Kit Easily Interchangeable Calibration Components Exceptional Vehicle Coverage Made of durable stain resistant material and easily cleaned. Easy to store and transport Calibration Software: Step-by-step instructions display exact OE-calibration specifications and videos Pre-SCAN and Post-SCAN diagnostic report directly presents the existing problems, diagnostic results and repair suggestions J2534 Maxiflash Elite for OE Level programming Faster 1.3GHz + 1.7GHz hexa-core processor, double the speed with our revolutionary multitask-capable Android Operating System AutoVIN / AutoSCAN all modules in all systems The best possible OE-level diagnostic coverage to offer complete ADAS and diagnostic solutions for smarter repair and calibration.

3 years later and its $99...

Just getting an idea of what everyone is using for TPMS tools and sensors these days, anything new?

So 8% is on all top line sales, correct? So if the shop generates 1M in sales, the service writer makes a gross 80k? How does the vacation fit in there? How is that and other time off paid? Depends on your sales, but 8% seems a little high. Why not lower the % and pay a salary plus a % of sales for days worked or the week.

Specialization is good but typically it would be the "owner" who would be the specialist that starts a business around that specialty. Since you don't have that experience, I would find your specialist techs before moving this direction and just do general auto repair when starting out.