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April 11, 2025
Valuing and respecting people by seeking a "win" for all is a better long-term resolution than if only one person in the situation gets their way.

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If you think most used oil Superfund sites can't impact current automotive facilities, including quick lube shops, think again.
Garland Moore
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March 26, 2025
A retired Army National Guard officer, Garland Moore found the active, challenging career he needed in the SpeeDee Oil Change & Auto Service brand.
Michael Marcinko
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March 24, 2025
Keeping customers informed during visits can help drive them to keep coming back.
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March 21, 2025
Our words have an impact on our guests. Choose them wisely to help create a positive experience.
Dale Eesley
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March 19, 2025
An aging facility has been rejuvenated since being taken over by new ownership in 2019.
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March 17, 2025
Get some time in your day back by separating your most pressing tasks from those that can be delegated, delayed, or outright eliminated.
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March 3, 2025
Language in Tiguan owners' manuals calling for tie-in brand service requirement prohibited by law is at the crux of class action lawsuit.
Robert Bookout
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Feb. 27, 2025
From the time he was a teen in high school, Robert Bookout knew he wanted his own service station. Now, the 70-year-old shop owner has only continued to provide for the community...
Ken Blaze
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Feb. 24, 2025
From earning customers’ trust to understanding the nuances of specialty parts, being a successful quick lube technician requires a diverse skill set.
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Feb. 21, 2025
From writing copy to analyzing financial data, large language model programs such as ChatGPT can help quick lube shops.
Courtesy of Benny's Mobil 1 Express Lube
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