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Aftermarket supply chains: Fixing the 11.4-year vehicle gap

With U.S. vehicles averaging 11.4 years old, repair demand is surging. Learn how to manage millions of SKUs without bloating inventory costs.

Jul 14, 2026

Mark Phillips 14 min read

Technician Shortage: Why a $60,000 Vacancy Beats a Slow Bay

A technician vacancy costs an average shop ~$60,000/month. Why protecting your bay beats chasing the aging-fleet wave in 2026 — plus a pre-promise checklist.

Jun 30, 2026

Ray Donnelly 10 min read