PartsTech

07/14/2026

What separates top-performing shops from the rest? 📊

We surveyed 700 repair shops nationwide and found most are running labor rates of $100-$139 and an ARO of $250-$499. But top-performing shops are pulling ahead with digital vehicle inspections, upselling and cross-selling, and parts and labor matrices.


See full benchmarks and where your shop lands. Read the full blog ⬇️

https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-the-operational-numbers-behind-top-shops/

From the time it takes to write a repair order (RO) to a shop’s gross annual revenue, discover the operational data behind top shops!

07/07/2026

Our live PartsTech mid-year demo is TOMORROW at 2 PM ET! 🛠️

Join us for a close look at everything we've shipped in the first half of 2026: a refreshed cart, cleaner orders page, smarter catalog, and a new product updates tab! Stay in the loop on what's coming next for the platform that already saves you 15+ minutes per RO by bringing all your parts and tire suppliers together in one lookup. 👀

Register now ⤵️ https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h8nFUNsoSeKcufMDB82Oqw #/registration

07/02/2026

Techs and shop owners rely on PartsTech every single day. 🛠️

We spoke with shops about how PartsTech fits into their workflow. Turns out, it's not optional; it's essential. Here's what these shops had to say when we asked why they can't imagine life without PartsTech. 👇

⏱️ 15 minutes saved per RO
🔩 The right parts, right when they need them
🚗 Bays that keep moving
See for yourself why shops can't live without PartsTech, get started HERE ➡️ https://get.partstech.com/en-us/pt-introduction-ps-lookalike

06/30/2026

Ever feel like looking for parts eats up more time than the actual repair? 🔧 Join us on July 8 at 2 PM ET for a live walkthrough of PartsTech's mid-year updates - built to put that time back in your day.

PartsTech already saves you 15+ minutes per RO by bringing all your parts and tire suppliers into one lookup - and now it’s getting even better: RSVP to see the new PartsTech cart redesign, overhauled orders status page, smarter catalog experience, andbrand-new product updates tab where you can see what's shipped and share feedback. ✨

🔗 Save Your Spot HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h8nFUNsoSeKcufMDB82Oqw #/registration

06/23/2026

🔧 The technician shortage isn't new, but shops are changing how they respond to it.

70% of shops report strong technician retention, and it points to a clear pattern: the shops winning the talent war are investing in their people. 🏆 From apprenticeship programs to career development conversations, more shops are building a culture that makes techs want to stay.

Curious what they're doing? Read our latest blog below to see what's working. 👇
https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-taking-on-the-tech-shortage-retaining-your-best-techs/

Here's a look at shop strategies for retention, career development, and the steps shops are taking to build a stronger workforce.

06/18/2026

Are you losing your best techs, or are they just heading somewhere else? 🤔

Some shop owners say the real issue isn't a tech shortage, but a tech migration. Skilled technicians are out there. They're just choosing shops that invest in them. So what does it take to make YOUR shop the one they choose?

👨‍🔧 Learn how to build a shop that retains its best people and attracts new talent by watching our latest webinar HERE: https://partstech.com/resource/webinar/staying-ahead-in-2026-industry-trends-challenges-and-solutions-driving-auto-repair/ 🏆

🔧 Plus, get exclusive insights from the U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report so you know where the industry stands and how to get ahead of it. Get your copy HERE: https://get.partstech.com/oec-repair-report

06/09/2026

We asked 700 auto repair professionals about the customers they serve, from spending habits to vehicle maintenance behavior. Check out the customer trends that emerged from the survey! 🚗

🔗 Go deeper into these key findings – read more HERE 👉 https://partstech.com/resource/blog/how-has-customer-behavior-changed-in-the-last-year/
🚘 Read the full U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report to get a snapshot of trends and challenges facing the industry! Get your copy HERE: https://get.partstech.com/oec-repair-report

05/28/2026

Want to see how shops across the country are boosting ARO? 🤔 From a survey of ~700 shops, we uncovered the top 5 ARO boosters that shops are using to keep customers happy and business thriving.

See how all these strategies work together in one single repair order in our latest guide! 🔧💰

Get your copy HERE ➡️ https://get.partstech.com/top-5-aro-boosters-guide

05/21/2026

Our customers say it best: PartsTech saves them 15 minutes per repair order. ⏱️

That's 15 minutes back on each RO that you can use to take on more repairs and get cars out the door faster. 🔧

Curious? Learn more here 👉 https://get.partstech.com/en-us/pt-introduction-ps-lookalike

05/20/2026

The technician shortage isn't going away, and nearly half of all shops we surveyed expect it to get worse over the next five years. 🔧📉

But here's what's interesting: 70% of surveyed shops still report retaining their technicians well or very well. So what are they doing differently? 🤔 We break down the strategies these shops are using to retain their best techs in our latest blog! Read below 👇

https://partstech.com/resource/blog/shop-stats-why-is-there-a-tech-shortage-what-are-the-solutions/

Across the industry, the technician shortage remains one of the most pressing challenges. See how top shops are navigating it.