Hello, Mechanical Repair Shops! It’s hard to believe that we’re more than halfway through 2025! Our team is excited to share our latest edition of the OEC Mechanical Shop Newsletter! As always, we look forward to keeping your team up to date and well informed on the latest OEC news, product insights, events, and more! Check out our latest features, including:
Take the 2025 General Auto Repair Shop Industry Survey
What Shop Owners Need to Know About the 4-Day Work Week
Product Highlight: Payments Powered By OEC
Take the Survey: Help Shape the General Auto Repair Shop Industry Report!
Enter for a chance to win one of five $250 gift cards
We want to hear from you! Your shop’s insights will directly inform the upcoming OEC
State of General Auto Repair Shops in the United States Report, a resource built to spotlight real-world trends, challenges, and opportunities in auto repair.
Complete the survey for a chance to win one of five $250 gift cards. Plus, the first 100 respondents will automatically receive a $10 gift card redeemable through Tango Cards.
Make your voice count and help drive the industry forward!
4 Things Shop Owners Should Know About the 4-Day Work Week
Can a four-day work week actually work in auto repair? Some shops say yes, and they’re seeing real results. We explored how these repair shops are shifting their schedules and what that means for their employees, customers, and shop performance.
Get insights from one shop owner who made the switch and hasn’t looked back.
Oct. 8-10 | Glendale, Arizona | Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel
The Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference
The Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference is an annual event that brings together automotive service and repair leaders to share tangible tips and strategies for business growth, improvement, and success from the industry’s leading shop operators. Featuring over 30 strategy sessions, roundtables, keynotes, and valuable networking, the event is supported by the most renowned operators from across the industry.
Focused on providing an unforgettable experience for shop operators, the Ratchet+Wrench Management Conference is guaranteed to transform your business and position you to maximize productivity, efficiency, profitability, and success for the future.
To sweeten the deal, OEC is offering an exclusive 40% discount on all event tickets for all RepairLink users. Register today using promo code OEC40 to turn your shop into a powerhouse.
OEC Booth 31229 | Nov. 4-7 Las Vegas Convention Center
Check out thousands of product innovations from new and iconic exhibitors, experience the latest custom vehicle trends, get access to free professional skill-enhancing education sessions and more!
OEC is headed to AAPEX 2025, the premier event for the global automotive aftermarket! Come see what’s new at OEC, including live demos, product experts, and hands-on insights to power your business forward!
Pay Inside RepairLink for Easier Parts Order Transactions
Did you know you can pay for parts inside RepairLink? Payments Powered by OEC keeps your orders moving and cash flowing, so you can do more business without delays! Plus, your payment method is securely stored, dealers never see your full credit card number. Click below to see how to set up your shop in less than 5 minutes.
As OEC has grown, so has our brand! From our original logo in 2000 to today’s modern brand, our evolution reflects 25 years of innovation, growth, and our evolving connections across the automotive industry. While our look has changed, our vision has remained the same: eliminating the pain in the vehicle repair process. Here’s to the next 25 years!
Check out how our brand has evolved by clicking below:
RepairLink Mechanical Parts Programs
RepairLink shop customers can access parts from 20+ (and growing!) manufacturers with parts available through the RepairLink platform. Click the Learn More button below for a list of manufacturers that offer parts programs through RepairLink or to log in to RepairLink!
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