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Is A Strong Social Media Campaign Worth It?

What Auto Shop Owners Need to Know Small businesses typically see $2.50 to $5 back for every dollar they put into social media when it’s done right, consistently, and with actual strategy behind it. For auto repair specifically, we see the biggest impact in two areas: getting new customers through the door and keeping the ones you already have coming back. Shops that stay active on Facebook and Instagram consistently report more appointment bookings, especially... Continue Reading

Autoshop Solutions

07/25/2025

How Auto Repair Shops Can Use Social Media for Long-Term Success

Grow Your Shop, Connect with Customers Social media isn’t just a trend—it’s one of the most powerful tools your auto repair shop can use to connect with customers, handle support, and stand out from the competition. At Autoshop Solutions, we’ve seen firsthand how effective social media can be in helping shops grow, build relationships, and create long-lasting loyalty. Connection is Everything Whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok, the foundation of social media is connection.... Continue Reading

Autoshop Solutions

05/21/2025

Get Involved with Your Shop’s Social Media!

On social media, people don’t want to see your ads. They don’t open Facebook and think, “Oh, great. My local auto repair shop offers oil changes.” No, they’re on Facebook to unwind. They scroll until there’s a relatable meme or a photo of their friend’s 3-year-old covered in birthday cake. Let’s lean into that. But first… Why Should Auto Repair Shops Be Involved in Their Social Media? It’s easy to just let a marketing agency... Continue Reading

Autoshop Solutions

03/18/2025

Creating Content with The Humble Mechanic

A Look into How Your Shop Can Benefit From Content Recently, Tony Mercury, VP of Revenue at Autoshop Solutions, sat down with Charles Sanville, aka The Humble Mechanic, to discuss "all things content" and how consistency is key. Sanville is a Master Certified Volkswagen Technician by trade who spent 20 years working at a dealership on Volkswagen and Audi vehicles. Around 2011, he started creating content-sharing videos as a way to connect with his customers. In 2017, he left the dealership he was working at to focus strictly on content. Now he operates The Humble Mechanic website, doing videos and podcasts, sharing information, and serving the automotive community.

Autoshop Solutions

07/13/2023

5 Ideas for a Successful Holiday Social Media Campaign for Auto Repair Shops

How to Use Your Social Media This Holiday Season Getting Your Auto Repair Shop in the Spirit It's that time of year to initiate a holiday social media campaign! Whether you want to go all out holiday, offer promotions, or simply spread cheer, we have what you need to help your shop get some attention and interact with customers. We have many ideas to share for your auto shop's holiday social media campaign, no matter what you have in mind.

Autoshop Solutions

11/23/2022

Why You Should Post Your Job Listings on Facebook

Recruiting & Social Media If you're looking to fill a vacancy quickly and efficiently, posting a job on Facebook is a great way to do it. With over two billion active users, your job ad will reach a large audience quickly. And since Facebook is a social platform, candidates are likely already familiar with your company and its culture.

Autoshop Solutions

10/04/2022

Social Media Platforms—What Stands Out in the Crowd

Break Through the Noise on Social Platforms There’s one big social media dilemma that always stirs up some chatter, and at times we all find ourselves in the debate. How do you decide what to post on a social platform to stand out in the crowd? Your audience on Facebook is likely not the same as your audience on Instagram or TikTok, and each audience has different expectations. What social media platform does your target audience use? What do you post, and what’s the purpose? There’s a lot at stake, and a lot to consider. Check out our tips on what to say and where to say it.

Autoshop Solutions

06/16/2022

The Importance of Reviews: Why You Should Be Getting Them and Why They Matter

The Importance of Reviews and Why They Matter Reviews sway customers' opinions of you and your business. They help decide which shop they trust to work on their vehicle. Your social approval, your rank, and your reputation depend on reviews. Good reviews can help you build trust and your business's credibility. Negative reviews can do the exact opposite. Having an informational, easy-to-navigate website in search engine results is the key to having customers find your business. And customers are one of the most significant assets for growing your business and making sure you have a positive impression.

Autoshop Solutions

05/03/2022

Why Do I Need to Be on Facebook?

The Importance of a Facebook Presence Why You Also Need Social Media Posts

Autoshop Solutions

02/08/2022

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Is A Strong Social Media Campaign Worth It?

How Auto Repair Shops Can Use Social Media for Long-Term Success

Get Involved with Your Shop’s Social Media!

Creating Content with The Humble Mechanic

5 Ideas for a Successful Holiday Social Media Campaign for Auto Repair Shops

Why You Should Post Your Job Listings on Facebook

Social Media Platforms—What Stands Out in the Crowd

The Importance of Reviews: Why You Should Be Getting Them and Why They Matter

Why Do I Need to Be on Facebook?

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