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Be Ready to Respond to Negative Reviews
Enid Burns
April 9, 2025
Maintain a strong online reputation by having a plan in place for addressing the complaints of unhappy customers.
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Finance+Operations
The Power of Organized Record Keeping
Emily Kline
March 25, 2025
Maintaining an organized record system helps quick lube shops make sure their customers' needs are being met.
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Customer Service
Have a Way With Words
Peter Suciu
March 18, 2025
For quick lube employees, it's important to know what to say—and when to say less.
Ken Frenchak
Leadership
Quick Lube Q&A: Ken Frenchak of Valvoline Express Care
Emily Kline
March 2, 2025
Ken Frenchak, Valvoline Express Care's general manager, discusses his strategies to run a successful shop.
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Tech Tools Help Shops Communicate With Customers—and Profit
Carol Badaracco Padgett
Feb. 12, 2025
With its potential to deliver volumes of information in an instant, tech is a prime ally for quick lube operators.
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Finance+Operations
Time is Money in the Shop
Enid Burns
Feb. 10, 2025
Every shop can benefit from a tune-up on the hours of operation, which can fluctuate with the season.
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Customer Service
EV Maintenance: An Opportunity to Get in on Ground Floor
Peter Suciu
Jan. 7, 2025
As the automotive world moves toward hybrid and electric vehicles, preventative auto maintenance shops should think about doing the same.
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Customer Service
Don’t Let Your Data Leave You in the Dust
Carol Badaracco Padgett
Nov. 25, 2024
Tips and tools to help find, understand, and keep your customers.
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Education+Training
Consistency in the Oil Change Experience
Enid Burns
Oct. 1, 2024
Creating a consistent experience helps the team work more efficiently and helps develop a level of service for customers.
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Customer Service
CPR for Your Shop’s Customer Service
Carol Badaracco Padgett
Sept. 3, 2024
Tips and strategies to make sure your patrons thrive and come back again.
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Customer Service
Adapting to Customer Trends
Enid Burns
Aug. 1, 2024
When customers ask for a service, it's time to consider the expense and training needed to implement it.
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Customer Service
Quick Lube Q&A: Sean Nguyen of Shell Lubricants
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July 1, 2024
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Customer Service
Serving Younger Generations as Customers
Enid Burns
April 1, 2024
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Customer Service
Are You Having the Right Customer Conversation?
Enid Burns
Feb. 7, 2024
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Customer Service
The Art of Identifying Customer Types
Carol Badaracco Padgett
Dec. 1, 2023
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Customer Service
Lubing the Odds of Gaining Customer Feedback
Carol Badaracco Padgett
Sept. 29, 2023
Customer Service
How To Be a Customer Liaison
Peter Suciu
Sept. 1, 2023
Featured Stories
Make the Most of the Greeting Line
Peter Suciu
Feb. 27, 2023
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An Inspection with Impact
Hanna Bubser
Jan. 6, 2023
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Mastering the Customer Gift
Paul Hodowanic
Oct. 24, 2022
Customer Service
Designing a Comfortable Lobby
Zane Douglas
June 8, 2022
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