In this episode of Tire Review’s AI Insights, we break down the biggest revenue-shaping trends moving through the auto service industry right now – the ones directly influencing margins, bay efficiency, and talent retention. Pulling from recent Tire Review analysis, the conversation focuses on what shops can use immediately to strengthen both profitability and customer trust.The discussion starts with a surprising constant: the oil change remains a core profit driver. But the strategy behind it has fundamentally changed. Instead of racing to the bottom on price, the shops seeing the strongest results are reframing full synthetic and premium additives as long-term value. That shift fuels better reviews, stronger customer relationships, and repeat business – especially when paired with simple follow-up steps like personalized owner messages.From there, the episode moves into efficiency, where automation is reshaping the modern service bay. Hunter Engineering’s pairing of automated balancers and changers is a standout example, cutting a four-tire job from 34 minutes to just 19 – a 44% time savings that directly combats technician shortages and lifts shop throughput. Even tools like two-post lifts are getting smarter, reducing setup time and improving safety. Continental’s use of AMRs in retreading facilities shows how automation is streamlining operations well beyond the bay.Specialization also takes center stage. EV-specific components, such as dedicated Model 3 shock absorbers, are creating profitable new service categories. In agriculture, farmers holding onto equipment longer is generating consistent demand for VF tires, which reduce soil compaction and support higher yields.All this said, none of these trends matter without skilled people. Technician training, certifications, and competitive pay are becoming essential investments for any shop looking to turn technology and specialization into real, lasting revenue.Tire Review: www.tirereview.comHankook Tire: www.hankooktire.comThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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