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title: 12 Mistakes killing profit and Lifelong Success for Automotive Shops.
description: A helpful guide to avoid the pitfalls of being an automotive shop owner.
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# 12 Deadly Sins

By working with automotive repair shops all across the country, we have a unique perspective of the inner workings of most shops. Our clients have taught us a lot about what it takes to become a successful shop, but we also see a number of things that are hurting some.