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 Check out the latest insights & updates from the OEC team!

|   View in browser         Home   About   Contact   Winter 2025   OEC Mechanical Shop Newsletter    It’s the time of year where we typically say something like “it’s hard to believe we’re in the homestretch of another busy year...” but 2025 is a little different for the OEC team. As we’ve expressed in previous newsletters, this year marks OEC’s 25th anniversary. We are beyond thankful to celebrate this significant milestone and for the opportunity to serve all of our partners and customers over the past 25 years. We are also excited for the future and to continue connecting our customers across the automotive repair & supply ecosystem. Now, to wrap up our 2025 newsletters, we are excited to share:  Current end-of-the-year parts promotions through RepairLink You’re Invited: The Future of Parts Ordering Webinar Get Ready for AAPEX & SEMA           End-of-Year RepairLink Parts Promotions & Programs In addition to the 20+ parts programs (and growing) available on RepairLink, our shop customers can also take advantage of numerous manufacturer-backed promotions and discounts! Finish the year out strong and take advantage of the following promos that are currently available through RepairLink:  Toyota Autumn Advantage - Toyota Motors North America  Lexus Shift Into Year-End Savings    Southeast Toyota Autumn Advantage We plan on carrying the RepairLink parts promotions & discount momentum into 2026, so be on the lookout for new opportunities to save on your mechanical parts orders in the year ahead! Click the Learn More button below for a list of parts programs that are always available through RepairLink!     Learn More         Scaling Smarter: Parts Procurement Trends Every Shop Owner Needs to Know  Join us Thursday, November 20th at 2:00 PM EST \| Hosted by Ratchet+Wrench   Tired of clunky parts ordering? Discover where procurement is headed and how top shops are staying ahead. Get insights from 700+ shops and walk away with strategies to streamline, scale, and succeed. Register now!    Click Save My Seat below to RSVP for Scaling Smarter: Parts Procurement Trends Every Shop Owner Needs to Know – we can’t wait to see you there!   Save My Seat         Heading to Fabulous Las Vegas for SEMA & AAPEX?   Catch the OEC team at AAPEX and SEMA to get an in-depth look at our complete mechanical parts procurement suite! Learn how PartsTech & RepairLink can transform how you source parts and get the latest updates on OEC's growing mechanical parts & repair ecosystem. Here’s where you can find us:  AAPEX: November 4-6 \| Booth A1242 \| The Venetian Expo & Caesars Forum      SEMA: November 4-7 \| Booth #31229 in the Collision Hall \| Las Vegas Convention Center        For more information on the OEC mechanical parts platforms, what you can expect at AAPEX & SEMA, and for chance to win a $500 Ticketmaster gift card or Blackstone Grill, click Learn More below:    Learn more         Mechanical Parts Growth & Enhancements in 2025  To say we were busy in 2025 is an understatement! The OEC team invested a significant amount of time and resources into supporting growth opportunities for our repair shop customers! Here’s a quick rundown of all the news and enhancements:   Acquired PartsTech in January 2025, expanding our mechanical parts solutions & creating new opportunities for repair shops to get the parts they need  Nearly 10% increase in dealers on our network – up to 8,800+  11% increase in active shops & 17% increase in purchasing shops  Offered 11 parts promotions across 7 different OEM brands, featuring exclusive pricing and discount opportunities for parts buyers  Click below to learn more about our mechanical parts solutions!   RepairLink   PartsTech         Fresh Insights: Unlock Your Shop’s Profit Potential with Tips from Elite Worldwide!  Balancing profitability with customer trust can feel like walking a tightrope, but every repair shop needs healthy margins to thrive. That’s why we partnered with the experts at Elite Worldwide, a coaching company with more than 30 years of experience helping shops pursue smarter growth strategies. Click Read More for the full article! Read more         Training Tuesdays The OEC Customer Success Team is hosting Training Tuesdays to cover key platform features, share best practices, and provide hands-on training to improve operational efficiency and more. Save your spot at an upcoming Training Tuesday session by clicking the date below:  November 11th  November 25th  December 9th  December 23rd   Whether you're new to the platform or looking to sharpen your skills, Training Tuesday is your go-to resource for getting the most out of the OEC parts solutions!            3600 Embassy Pkwy, Suite 300 Fairlawn, OH 44333 United States. 888.776.5792 Update your email preference to choose the types of emails you receive.   OEC, 3600 Embassy Pkwy Suite 300, Fairlawn, Ohio, # |
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