December 26, 2025

Vehicle Service Experts: Resources, Strategy and Best Practices for Shops [THA 465]

32 minutes

Thanks to our Partners, Shop Dog Marketing, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty

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Recorded live at AAPEX 2025, this episode features Tara Topel, the new president of Vehicle Service Experts (VSE), and Missy Stephens, Community Engagement Manager for the Auto Care Association.

The discussion highlights the rebranding of the Auto Care Association’s Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN) to VSE, reflecting the broader industry that includes heavy-duty vehicles.

Key initiatives include:

Resource Hub:An online center covering topics from shop coaching to ADAS best practices.
Industry Relevance:Translating Auto Care market data into actionable insights for shop planning.
Best Practices:The VSE council, currently 10–12 members, aims to grow to 15–20, compiling guidance on apprenticeships, ADAS, and more.

The episode also covers the Right to Repair movement. The association needs real-world examples where shops lacked access to data or support, to counter Congress's claims. Shop owners can submit stories via a QR code on the Auto Care website and are encouraged to share their experiences by hosting legislators.

Get involved, share your experiences, and take an active role in shaping the policies that affect your shop and the entire industry.

https://www.autocare.org/networking-and-development/communities/car-care-professionals-network

https://www.repairact.com/

Thanks to our Partner, Shop Dog Marketing

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Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS

NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/

Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class

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Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty

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