Greetings, repair shops! It’s hard to believe we are already over a full month into the new year! We hope your 2026 campaign is off to a strong start. The OEC team is excited to continue sharing our quarterly newsletters, bringing you the latest updates, practical resources for your team, and new programs and opportunities for your shop! To kick off this year’s newsletters, we’re excited to share:
The U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report
Staying Ahead in 2026: Industry Trends, Challenges, and Solutions Driving Auto Repair, a Webinar Invite
Tips for navigating economic uncertainty in your shop
Let’s get into the latest news & updates!
New Release | The U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report
Inherited from PartsTech, OEC is proud to announce the release of the latest U.S. General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report. We surveyed approximately 700 shops to create a report that captures a current snapshot of the auto repair industry. Download your copy to check out the trends & challenges facing auto repair shops!
Staying Ahead in 2026: Industry Trends, Challenges, and Solutions Driving Auto Repair
Join OEC's John Heller andL1 Automotive Group Co-Owner, Liz Perkins, for this upcoming webinar to learn how to create an efficient parts ordering strategy with RepairLink and PartsTech. Plus, uncover insights from the General Auto Repair Shop Survey Report!
Wednesday, Feb 25th, 2026
2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT
Don’t miss this opportunity while the year is still fresh to align your 2026 strategy with where the industry is headed!
Read Now | Building Resiliency Against Uncertainty in Your Repair Shop
Uncertainty has become part of the reality for today’s repair shops, from supply chain disruptions to rising costs and shifting pressures. While uncertainty may be inevitable, vulnerability doesn’t have to be. Learn how strengthening awareness, staying connected with dealers, and building operational flexibility can help your shop reduce risk and uncover new opportunities during uncertain times.
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