The Cost of Living Is Keeping Customers Away — Here's What Smart Workshops Are Doing About It

The Cost of Living Is Keeping Customers Away — Here's What Smart Workshops Are Doing About Itby: Bailey WaltersPublished on: 24/05/2026

Not because they don't trust you. Not because they found someone cheaper. But because right now, they're quietly juggling a mortgage, rising grocery bills, and a power bill that made them stop and stare and a car service feels like something that can wait one more month.

Workshop Efficiency
The Cost of Living Is Keeping Customers Away — Here's What Smart Workshops Are Doing About It

The Future of the Service Advisor: How Technology and VSAs Are Changing the Game

The Future of the Service Advisor: How Technology and VSAs Are Changing the Gameby: Bailey WaltersPublished on: 21/01/2026

The automotive industry is changing faster than ever. New tech, AI, and automation are popping up everywhere, promising to make life easier for workshops. But here’s the truth: while these tools are powerful, they’re not a magic fix on their own.

Workshop Efficiency
The Future of the Service Advisor: How Technology and VSAs Are Changing the Game

How to Train (or Become) a Top-Notch Service Advisor

How to Train (or Become) a Top-Notch Service Advisorby: Bailey WaltersPublished on: 18/12/2025

A great service advisor is more than just a friendly face at the front desk.

Workshop Efficiency
How to Train (or Become) a Top-Notch Service Advisor

Common Myths About Service Advisors (and the Truth Behind Them)

Common Myths About Service Advisors (and the Truth Behind Them)by: Bailey WaltersPublished on: 11/11/2025

Ever heard someone say, “Service advisors are just receptionists,” or “Only big shops need one”? If you’ve been around the automotive industry long enough, you’ve probably heard it all. The problem is, these myths can hold your business back, especially if you’re trying to do everything yourself, or you think a Virtual Service Advisor (VSA) “won’t work for my shop.” Let’s set the record straight.

Workshop Efficiency
Common Myths About Service Advisors (and the Truth Behind Them)
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