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More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial Problem

More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial Problem

More Car Count Won't Fix the Wrong Financial ProblemGreg Bunch
Published on: 12/10/2026

More car count can make a financial problem worse when margin, productivity, or capacity is already weak. This article helps shop owners understand when they need more demand and when they need to fix the economics of the work they already have.

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Your P&L Is Telling You a Story. Do You Know How to Read It?

Your P&L Is Telling You a Story. Do You Know How to Read It?

Your P&L Is Telling You a Story. Do You Know How to Read It?Mike Kost
Published on: 05/10/2026

Knowing monthly sales is not the same as understanding the business. This article shows how shop owners can use the P&L to diagnose profit problems, prioritize improvements, and make better operating decisions.

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Your Shop Is Busy. So Why Isn't It More Profitable?

Your Shop Is Busy. So Why Isn't It More Profitable?

Your Shop Is Busy. So Why Isn't It More Profitable?Greg Bunch
Published on: 30/09/2026

A full schedule and busy technicians do not automatically create a profitable repair shop. This article shows owners how revenue, gross profit, and overhead work together and why diagnosing the right financial constraint matters before pushing for mo

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