Mindy Long

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Data & Telematics

How going paperless can benefit your repair shop

March 31, 2025
The benefits of replacing manual forms for parts, billing, work orders, and more are readily apparent to shops that use them, but going paperless is still new to many repair shops...
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Tools

Truck repair getting less possible without the right diagnostic tools

Oct. 25, 2024
Nowadays, standard mechanical repair tools aren't going to cut it when repairing a truck. Instead, diagnostic tools are necessary to access basic truck components.
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Tools

Diagnostic tool use in commercial vehicle shops hits critical mass

Oct. 24, 2024
Diagnostic tool demand is hitting a critical mass, with experts predicting a 1:1 tech-to-tool ratio by decade’s end.
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In the Bay

Decoding historical data with diagnostics and VMRS codes

June 11, 2024
A vehicle's historical data is only useful if it can be successfully leveraged by a technician, which is where a methodical diagnostic process and VMRS codes come in.
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In the Bay

History buff: Using past data to improve repairs

June 10, 2024
How digging into historical data and repeat repairs puts shops ahead of future issues.
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Shop Management

Shop owners predict 2024 a good year for growth

May 23, 2024
With 2024 providing a new opportunity for maintenance shops, growth strategies include careful data analysis, employee investment, and creative marketing.