PartsTech

06/23/2026

🔧 The technician shortage isn't new, but shops are changing how they respond to it.

70% of shops report strong technician retention, and it points to a clear pattern: the shops winning the talent war are investing in their people. 🏆 From apprenticeship programs to career development conversations, more shops are building a culture that makes techs want to stay.

Curious what they're doing? Read our latest blog below to see what's working. 👇
https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-taking-on-the-tech-shortage-retaining-your-best-techs/

Here's a look at shop strategies for retention, career development, and the steps shops are taking to build a stronger workforce.

06/18/2026

Are you losing your best techs, or are they just heading somewhere else? 🤔

Some shop owners say the real issue isn't a tech shortage, but a tech migration. Skilled technicians are out there. They're just choosing shops that invest in them. So what does it take to make YOUR shop the one they choose?

👨‍🔧 Learn how to build a shop that retains its best people and attracts new talent by watching our latest webinar HERE: https://partstech.com/resource/webinar/staying-ahead-in-2026-industry-trends-challenges-and-solutions-driving-auto-repair/ 🏆

🔧 Plus, get exclusive insights from the U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report so you know where the industry stands and how to get ahead of it. Get your copy HERE: https://get.partstech.com/oec-repair-report

06/09/2026

We asked 700 auto repair professionals about the customers they serve, from spending habits to vehicle maintenance behavior. Check out the customer trends that emerged from the survey! 🚗

🔗 Go deeper into these key findings – read more HERE 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/blog/how-has-customer-behavior-changed-in-the-last-year/
🚘 Read the full U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report to get a snapshot of trends and challenges facing the industry! Get your copy HERE: https://get.partstech.com/oec-repair-report

05/28/2026

Want to see how shops across the country are boosting ARO? 🤔 From a survey of ~700 shops, we uncovered the top 5 ARO boosters that shops are using to keep customers happy and business thriving.

See how all these strategies work together in one single repair order in our latest guide! 🔧💰

Get your copy HERE ➡️ https://get.partstech.com/top-5-aro-boosters-guide

05/21/2026

Our customers say it best: PartsTech saves them 15 minutes per repair order. ⏱️

That's 15 minutes back on each RO that you can use to take on more repairs and get cars out the door faster. 🔧

Curious? Learn more here 👉 https://get.partstech.com/en-us/pt-introduction-ps-lookalike

05/20/2026

The technician shortage isn't going away, and nearly half of all shops we surveyed expect it to get worse over the next five years. 🔧📉

But here's what's interesting: 70% of surveyed shops still report retaining their technicians well or very well. So what are they doing differently? 🤔 We break down the strategies these shops are using to retain their best techs in our latest blog! Read below 👇

https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-why-is-there-a-tech-shortage-what-are-the-solutions/

Across the industry, the technician shortage remains one of the most pressing challenges. See how top shops are navigating it.

05/08/2026

“PartsTech makes life so much easier.” 🔧

That’s the kind of feedback we love hearing from shops. From faster parts sourcing to a streamlined ordering process, PartsTech helps shops spend less time on busy work and more time focused on repairs. 🙌

See for yourself why so many shops say they can’t imagine going back to life before PartsTech. Get started at: https://app.partstech.com/sign-up/create-account 🚗⚡

04/27/2026

Shops across the country are seeing a shift in customer behavior 🔍 The OEC U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey found that nearly 80% of vehicles fall between 50K–150K miles and customers are becoming more cost-conscious 📊

🔧 The key to gaining their business? Transparency, Teaching, and Trust. Learn how these strategies are helping shops connect with today’s customers ⬇️

Customers are cutting costs, but skipping maintenance costs more. Here's how to communicate the value of proactive upkeep and build lasting customer trust.

04/14/2026

Shops across the country are noticing a shift in customer behavior 👀 In our recent survey of nearly 700 repair shops, we found that while many are staying busy, the nature of customer visits and their spending habits are changing 📉

🔧 Check out our latest post to get a break down of these trends and the strategies shops are using to engage a more cost-conscious customer. Read now below! ⬇️

https://partstech.com/resource/blog/how-has-customer-behavior-changed-in-the-last-year/

Understand consumer spending behaviors and vehicle maintenance decisions to better engage and educate your customers.

04/09/2026

Curious how shops are retaining their best techs amid the technician shortage? Discover the strategies they’re using to keep technicians happy at their shops inside OEC’s General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report! 📊👨‍🔧

Download your copy below ⬇️

The technician shortage is impacting shops across the industry. In fact, more than half of the shops we surveyed said it’s significantly impacted their business. However, many of these same shops report that they’ve been able to navigate the shortage and retain their best techs.

Get your copy of the U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report to discover the strategies these shops are using to keep their techs motivated and engaged: https://oeconn.info/47WQxCf