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AutoVitals Partners With Transformers Institute
AutoVitals has announced a partnership with Transformers Institute
According to a press release, the two are working together to bring more resources to and increase productivity for repair shops of all sizes.
AutoVitals is a SaaS solutions provider for maintenance and repair shops alike. Transformers Institute is an educational organization.
Transformers provides live and video training, consulting and coaching programs, M&A assistance, marketing services, and financial services to the greater auto repair industry.
“When I implemented a digital process and started to measure inspection rates, the number of inspections sent, and the number of pictures taken, we started to see a major increase in ARO (From $450 to $1250) and an increase in customer engagement. And with AutoVitals’ workflow management, we’ve been able to streamline a lot of processes making things easier on the front end,” said Frank Scandura of AutoVitals and Transformers in the press release.
Both AutoVitals and Transformers work to help shops increase car counts, profitability, ARO, and more.
“Partnering with Transformers Institute will help provide shops of all sizes the training essentials they need in order to be a top shop in the industry. This is a ‘best-in-class training meets best-in-class solutions’ partnership, and we’re thrilled to be working with them to help shops in their journey to reach their financial goals,” Chris Evans, director of business development and partnerships, said in the press release.
Auto Care Alliance Asks Members, Industry to Step Up Right to Repair Support
As another delay impedes progress in the Right to Repair battle, the Automotive Care Alliance is asking its members to step up their support of the proposed legislation, ‘Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act’ (H.R. 6570), which puts the power of automotive repair choice into the hands of the consumer and allow independent repair shops access to pertinent tools and data to help these customers.
“ACA looks forward to working together with all the partners and be involved in a grassroots effort to gain support for HR 6570 The Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act. The opportunity to work together with the Auto Care Association as well as other associations that already support HR6570 with a united effort will enhance our grassroots positions,” said Ross Colket, Mid-Atlantic Auto Care Alliance president and ACA Legislative Committee member, in the press release.
Those supporting Right to Repair and the efforts of the Auto Care Alli-
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ance are asked to write a letter to their congressional representative showing their support of the legislation, as well as starting conversations with their customers about Right to Repair.
“With the ever-advancing technology and the need for repair information, this is the time to get legislation passed. Without the ability to access technical repair manuals, wiring schematics, software updates, and vehicle security systems our independent repair shops are at a major disadvantage. The time is now to keep our shops competitive and on a level playing field with the manufacturers. I believe this legislation goes a long way in keeping us competitive,” stated Bryan Kelley, NWACA past-president and ACA Legislative Committee member.
American Cities Climate Challenge Amplifies EV Infrastructure
Multiple cities across the United States have participated in the American Cities Climate Challenge as a way to boost infrastructure and innovation regarding electric vehicles.
Bloomberg Cities reported on some of the steps that several of these communities are taking in regard to EV readiness. Twenty-five cities have received support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies network while participating in this challenge.
St. Paul, Minnesota, and Boston, Massachusetts, have both launched city-wide EV car-sharing programs.
St. Louis, Missouri, is working on a program that allows social services agencies to share EVs for delivering meals and taking senior citizens to medical appointments.
Cities that include Boston; St. Louis; and Albuquerque, New Mexico, are adding EV options to municipal fleets. Boston has even added an electricassist cargo tricycle option. Twenty-two cities in the American Cities Climate Challenge have purchased over 1,300 electric vehicles.
Additionally, some cities have begun electrifying public transit. Honolulu, Hawaii, has 17 fully electric buses on its service routes and plans to transition to a 100 percent electric bus fleet by 2035.
Charlotte, North Carolina, is piloting a program that allows the city to test out 18 electric buses and charging infrastructure from multiple manufacturers in order to see what works best for its community.
Orlando, Florida, now requires that all new buildings and largescale remodel projects include EV charging considerations.
This “EV Ready” code requires 20 percent of hotel, multi-family, and parking structure spaces to be EV compatible. Additionally, 10 percent of non-residential parking spaces need to also follow this format.
The cities of Boston; Charlotte; St. Louis; Columbus, Ohio; and Pittsburgh are taking similar steps in this direction as well.
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