Posts tagged “Compliance”
Practical guides for auto repair shop owners: answering every call, filling your bays, getting estimates approved, getting paid faster and earning more reviews.
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AC Recharge Pricing for Shops: R-134a and R-1234yf
A method for AC recharge pricing: diagnose first, charge labor for the evacuate and recharge, sell refrigerant by weight at a price built from your cost, and know the EPA rules that come with …
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Car Lift Inspection Requirements for Repair Shops
What OSHA and the ANSI/ALI ALOIM standard expect of a shop with vehicle lifts: the annual inspection by a qualified lift inspector, …
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Hazardous Waste for Auto Repair Shops: 2026 Guide
How to tell whether your shop is a very small or small quantity generator, what counts toward the monthly total, when you …
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Used Oil Regulations for Auto Repair Shops (2026)
The federal used oil rules for repair shops, quoted from 40 CFR 279: labels, containers, spills, the 1,000 ppm halogen trap, hot-drained …
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R-1234yf for Repair Shops: Equipment, Rules and Costs
What a shop needs to service R-1234yf: the approved machine (SAE J2843 or a dual J3030 unit), the unique fittings, EPA's conditions …
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Section 609 Certification: What Repair Shops Need
Who in your shop needs Section 609 certification, what the test costs, the one-time equipment statement your shop sends EPA, the records …
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Auto Repair Shop Safety Checklist (With OSHA Rules)
A shop safety checklist organized by area, each item tied to the OSHA standard it comes from, plus recordkeeping rules and OSHA's …
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Review Response Templates for Auto Repair Shops
Eight copy-ready replies for auto repair reviews, from 5-star thanks to "they broke my car" and fake reviews, plus the Google and …
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Text Messaging for Auto Repair Shops: Setup and Rules
How to set up texting for an auto repair shop: 10DLC or toll-free registration, consent, opt-outs under the FCC's 2026 order, quiet …
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Shop Supplies Fee in Auto Repair: Rules and Rates
How to set a shop supplies fee from your own consumables spend, which states restrict or require disclosure of it, and how …