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The Real Cost of an Auto Lift

By: The Rotary Lift Team on 10/22/18 13:55

When it's time to buy a new auto lift, remember this truth: You won’t find the cost on the price tag. Not the whole cost, anyway. If you’ve ever owned a lift – or any other ...

Why Faster Is Better for Technicians, Shops and Customers

By: The Rotary Lift Team on 05/02/18 8:05

Faster service can make the shop and the technician more money, while also making customers happier. Of all the shop tools available, a vehicle lift offers the greatest ...

NADA Show 2018: A crystal ball into the future of fixed ops

By: The Rotary Lift Team on 04/20/18 8:30

There was a ton of big news from this year’s NADA Show. Much of it revolved around autonomous cars and vehicle technology. As Wes Lutz, this year’s NADA chairman, put it: “The ...

Lift and Wheel Service on Display at NADA Expo and ATD Show

By: The Rotary Lift Team on 03/20/18 8:30

The Rotary and Chief booth at the NADA Expo and ATD Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center may resemble a trip to Paris more than a trip to a trade conference, thanks to the ...

Top 5 Blogs of 2017

By: Rotary Lift on 12/31/17 11:11

We understand that all blogs are not created equal and some have more information that pertains to your shop than others. For us, it stings a little, because we want all of ...

OEMs Are Showcasing Their 2018 Class 8 Models. And They’re Amazing.

By: Rotary Lift on 12/26/17 19:07

Big rig manufacturers are starting to roll out their new 2018 Class 8 trucks. That means it’s time to understand what’s different about the new models, so you’ll know what to ...

Big Data Could be a Big Problem for Repair Shops

By: Rotary Lift on 12/20/17 19:00

When it comes to competition, you’ve always looked down the street at the nearest independent shops. Of course, service departments at dealerships are technically competitors, ...

Opportunity on the Rise for Service Departments

By: Rotary Lift on 10/30/17 16:15

Earlier this year, we wrote about what older cars could mean for independent shops. With the average age of vehicles on the road at an all-time high, dealerships have a great ...

2017 APTA Guide

By: Rotary Lift on 10/05/17 16:30

Christmas, Thanksgiving and your birthday are big events but they happen every year. That means you are never more than some 365 days away. However, events like the Summer ...

The Five Ws of Wheel Service

By: Rotary Lift on 08/31/17 13:35

Wheel service. If you’ve recently added it to your shop’s offerings, you’re probably very glad you did. If you haven’t added it yet, a lot of your competition is probably very ...

The Real Cost of an Auto Lift

Why Faster Is Better for Technicians, Shops and Customers

NADA Show 2018: A crystal ball into the future of fixed ops

Lift and Wheel Service on Display at NADA Expo and ATD Show

Top 5 Blogs of 2017

OEMs Are Showcasing Their 2018 Class 8 Models. And They’re Amazing.

Big Data Could be a Big Problem for Repair Shops

Opportunity on the Rise for Service Departments

2017 APTA Guide

The Five Ws of Wheel Service

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