Why Auto Shops Lose Technicians (and What Hiring Alone Won’t Fix)
Last updated: October 19, 2026 · Auto shops lose technicians mostly for reasons inside the shop: an unpredictable flat-rate board, a bad work mix, a service manager techs don’t trust, missing equipment, no training path and schedules that eat Saturdays. Recruiting adds a second layer: the wrong skill level, slow hiring, an oversold job and…
How to Choose an Automotive Recruitment Service for Multi-Location Shops (2026)
Last updated: October 6, 2026 · Promotive wrote this guide and is one of the options listed. To choose an automotive recruitment service for a multi-location shop, start with two questions: who finds and screens your techs, and can you see hiring by location? Recruiters source and screen for you. Hiring software gives your managers…
How to Vet Auto Technicians: The Complete Guide to Skills, Certs and Shop Fit
Last updated: October 11, 2026. To vet auto technicians, check three things in order: the skills they can prove, the certifications they actually hold, and their fit with your pay plan, schedule and culture. Screen the resume, run a short prescreen call, verify ASE credentials, and test diagnostic skills. Then call the managers who supervised…