Running a Shop

Adding a car wash to your quick lube location can differentiate your store from nearby competitors.

Additional services offered by quick lube shops range from replacing engine air filters to repairing rock cracks in windshields.

Ken Frenchak, Valvoline Express Care's general manager, discusses his strategies to run a successful shop.

PAMA officials provide a sneak peek of what's in store for one of the automotive service industry's biggest annual events.

Handling disgruntled employees means making tough calls—sometimes even cutting ties—to preserve shop morale.

From writing copy to analyzing financial data, large language model programs such as ChatGPT can help quick lube shops.

Chad Weisbeck, owner of Bronco Lube in South Carolina, shares strategies for developing an efficient and effective onboarding process for new hires.

With its potential to deliver volumes of information in an instant, tech is a prime ally for quick lube operators.

Every shop can benefit from a tune-up on the hours of operation, which can fluctuate with the season.