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2025 Benchmark Report Part 2 [E176]
Description
Thanks to our partner Promotive
In this second part of our 2025 Benchmark series, Hunt Demarest, CPA, with Paar Melis and Associates, breaks down performance trends by region, shop size, and shop type, using real-world data from auto repair businesses across the U.S.
Key points:
- Regional profit trends with the West leading and the Southeast lagging
- Why higher productivity—not labor rate—drives better profits
- How overhead impacts small versus large shops
- Shop type breakdown: general repair, diesel, and European
- How to use benchmarks effectively without overanalyzing
- Download your free 2024 Automotive Industry Benchmark Report: https://info.paarmelis.com/2024-automotive-industry-benchmark-report
- 2025 Benchmark Report Part 1: Biggest Changes, Key KPI's and Trends [E175]: https://huntdemarest.captivate.fm/episode/2025-benchmark-report-biggest-changes-key-kpis-and-trends-e175
Thanks to our partner Promotive
It’s time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.
Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive Repair
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