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    About DRIVE

    DRIVE is an automotive, collision, and truck repair consulting and training group. The purpose of DRIVE is to enhance the quality of life and improve the standard of living of shop owners throughout the automotive repair industry.

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    DRIVE is an automotive, collision, and truck repair consulting and training group. The purpose of DRIVE is to enhance the quality of life and improve the standard of living of shop owners throughout the automotive repair industry.

    Products & Press Releases

    On the weekends, John Starkey loves to go out and surf big waves – the whole reason he moved to Hawaii.
    Shop Profiles

    Starkey's Automotive grows through great service and leadership

    April 1, 2022
    John Starkey found a niche in performing repair work for dealerships facing a months-long backlog. He talks about his journey to business ownership as DRIVE shines its Shop Spotlight...
    Bryant Automotive
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE selects Bryant Automotive for its January Shop Spotlight

    Jan. 29, 2022
    Located in Redding, California, with 53 rich years of history and counting
    Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs
    Shop Profiles

    Joe Riscica's Auto Repairs stays in the family

    Aug. 25, 2021
    DRIVE names the Deer Park, New York, family-owned shop as its August Shop Spotlight winner.
    Diamond Plated Automotive team
    Shop Profiles

    Shop acts as "family practitioner" — for vehicles

    July 20, 2021
    Diamond Plated Automotive of Wasilla, Alaska is named DRIVE's July Shop Spotlight
    Owners Erik Lydiksen (left) and Kevin Reichelt.
    Shop Profiles

    Steller's Garage cares about customers and community

    June 18, 2021
    Steller's Garage in Shelton, Connecticut, has built its business on being a place customers can trust to fix their car properly the first time. DRIVE honors the shop as its June...
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    Shop Profiles

    Philosophy of helping people keeps shop going after 29 years

    May 18, 2021
    "Our employees have the same car factor as we the owners have," said Mark Bagg, owner of New Canaan Foreign Car Service, DRIVE's shop spotlight for May.
    Dan Gray and the Oriole Automotive team
    Shop Profiles

    Oriole Automotive is the DRIVE Shop Spotlight for April

    April 15, 2021
    When Danielle Gray came on board to her parents' shop, Oriole Automotive, the fax was still being used and it was just her mom and dad doing everything in the shop.
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    Service Repair

    DRIVE Facebook Live series celebrates one year anniversary on March 17th

    March 9, 2021
    Since premiering in March of 2020, the goal of DRIVE FACEBOOK LIVE was to help shop owners.
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    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE announces Galveston Automotive Professionals as its February Shop Spotlight

    Feb. 3, 2021
    Located on the beautiful island of Galveston, TX shop owner John Eanes runs his business based on this philosophy: "If you keep your current customers happy, you will never have...
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    Service Repair

    DRIVE announces Yeoman Service Center as its January Shop Spotlight

    Jan. 11, 2021
    Donny is the third Yeoman to run the business, which initially opened up in 1962

    Articles & News

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    Brian Bellante, DRIVE Masters
    Service Repair

    Goal setting unleashed: Your roadmap to achievement and success

    Nov. 13, 2023
    In the chaotic world of business, achieving success is often synonymous with setting and accomplishing goals. This is where the art of goal setting comes into play.
    Courtesy of DRIVE
    Outside of Keith's Auto Repair
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE selects Fresno, California, shop for its August Spotlight

    Aug. 21, 2023
    Keith's Auto Repair Owner Keith Mayou is the third generation of his family to work on cars, and it’s easy to see that continuing his family’s legacy is one of the things he’s...
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    Service Repair

    Does your shop have a 'playbook'?

    July 26, 2023
    When a situation continually presents itself in your shop, it’s useful to have a sequence of actions already mapped out.
    J & A Transmission Team
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE shines June Spotlight on J & A Transmission Auto Service

    June 21, 2023
    The owners of the family-run shop are known for caring about their customers and the quality of work they produce.
    Performance Automotive Repair Team Photo
    Shop Profiles

    Invest in your employees to invest in your shop

    May 10, 2023
    The best way to keep your shop successful is to keep your team happy.
    Ace Auto Doctor Owner Larry Goff is carrying on his parents' legacy.
    Shop Profiles

    Bettendorf, Iowa, shop is DRIVE's April shop spotlight

    April 6, 2023
    Ace Auto Doctor & Repair has been operating for 54 years and counting.
    Performance Motor Works Entrance
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE selects Rocklin, California, shop for its March spotlight

    March 16, 2023
    With a dedicated team of seven, Performance Motor Works makes sure to deliver quality service to every customer that comes their way.
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    Service Repair

    How to hire and retain employees

    Feb. 28, 2023
    Recruiting never stops, even when you're fully staffed.
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    Advanced Towing & Auto's Team
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE selects Advanced Towing & Automotive for its January spotlight

    Jan. 27, 2023
    The Vernal, Utah, business has grown its business each year with new marketing tactics.
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    Collision Repair

    How to break through a plateau

    Dec. 8, 2022
    When you notice your body shop slowing down, it can be a good time to go through the details of how you run your business.

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    Jen and Tony Ringham, owners of Precision Imports
    Shop Profiles

    DRIVE selects Precision Imports for its October Spotlight

    Oct. 28, 2022
    Quality service is provided by a dedicated and caring team.
    Inside From Upstairs (2)
    Shop Profiles

    Shop owner implements technology to step away from daily operations

    Sept. 30, 2022
    Essential Auto Service Owner Rich Gregg has implemented digital inspections and other technology to allow him to step away from daily activities at his shop.
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    Are you making these marketing mistakes?

    Sept. 2, 2022
    Shop owners and DRIVE's marketing expert share what they've found to work.
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    K-O Auto received AAA's 'Top Shop” award AAA in 2019 and 2020.
    Shop Profiles

    Rural Montana shop owner grows business while stepping away from daily operations

    Aug. 9, 2022
    Once feeling frazzled and overworked, K-O Auto Owner Jim Krell now feels in control of his success with the help of management consulting.
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    The Team Inside The Shop
    Shop Profiles

    Colorado shop owner grows as 'jack of all trades'

    July 26, 2022
    With a beginning in service and repairs of farm equipment, Diamond G. Repair, in Montrose, is a true 'general repair' shop.
    Courtesy of JAR Performance Automotive
    JAR Automotive is a Gold Certified NAPA AutoCare Center, with NAPA as its primary supplier.
    Shop Profiles

    Kansas shop owner repairs cars — and the public's perception of automotive technicians

    June 13, 2022
    JAR Performance, DRIVE's June Shop Spotlight selection, has increased its annual sales by 340 percent since opening in 2016 and is moving to an expanded location within a year...
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    Service Repair

    10 things a great shop owner does every day

    June 10, 2022
    Incorporate these tasks into your routine to see your business grow.
    Co-owner Wes Cole
    Shop Profiles

    Mississippi shop provides 49 years of family-friendly service

    April 27, 2022
    DRIVE has selected the shop for its April Shop Spotlight
    Copeland's Garage Summer And Winter Warren Maine
    Shop Profiles

    Building a business from the ground up through reputable service

    Feb. 25, 2022
    DRIVE announces Copeland’s Garage as its February Shop Spotlight
    John and Lynn Eanes, owners of Galveston Automotive Professionals in Galveston, Texas, show off the Packard they recently serviced.
    Service Repair

    Why it's important to be friends with fellow shop owners

    Feb. 22, 2022
    A trusted friendship provides an impartial outside view into your business from someone who understands what it is to own a repair shop.
    Brian Bellante is owner of Auto Diagnostic & Repair, with locations in Antioch and Brentwood, California.
    Shop Profiles

    Auto Diagnostic & Repair holds integrity and honesty as its guiding force

    Dec. 11, 2021
    The California company, with locations in Antioch and Brentwood, is DRIVE's December Shop Spotlight selection.
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    Service Repair

    Training doesn't stop

    June 25, 2021
    A shop owner in Vermont prioritizes the importance of continued training and has used this philosophy as a pillar to his business's continued success.