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Drive is something Peter Ruggeri has never been short of. He shows how leadership and trust can help build great teams in the repair industry.

Talking Shop

Luxury repair shop reveals what it takes to be one step above

Drive is something Geelong’s Peter Ruggeri has never been short of. Whether it is delaying his retirement to start a whole new luxury brand or being first on site every morning, he shows how leadership and trust can help build great teams in the repair industry. Read More

Georgia Smith6 days agoSeptember 11, 2024

Iain Kippen from Bissell’s Paint and Panel has cracked the code for creating a healthy balance between personal life and work.

New ideas to help build a happy workplace

Leading the way with a revolutionary way of work for Australian businesses, Iain Kippen from Bissell’s Paint and Panel has cracked the code for creating a healthy and sustainable balance between personal life and work. Read More

Georgia SmithJuly 31, 2024, 11:09 amJuly 31, 2024

An Australian legacy to stand the test of time

A career in the automotive repair industry is guaranteed to be a challenging endeavour. For the Maher family, this challenge has been met with fierce determination to create a family legacy that is underpinned by loyalty, respect and adaptability. Read More

Georgia SmithJuly 8, 2024, 12:40 pmJuly 8, 2024

Four minutes away from the crystal-clear waters of Esperance Bay, Melisa and David Rowe have set up shop in a beautiful town in WA.

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Local workshop thriving in a rural community

A four-minute drive from the crystal-clear waters of Esperance Bay, Melisa and David Rowe have set up shop in one of the most beautiful rural towns in Western Australia. Read More

Georgia SmithJune 5, 2024, 4:05 pmJune 7, 2024

The Karavasilias from the MPSR Group are shining examples of a successful career in the automotive industry.

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How this Sydney business took risks but set itself up for growth

Johnny and Sarah Karavasilias from the MPSR Group are shining examples of the different pathways that can lead you towards a successful career in the automotive industry. Read More

Georgia SmithMay 15, 2024, 3:36 pmMay 16, 2024

Repair workshops face new challenges every day but the tide of change, with new powertrains and technology, appears to be accelerating.

Talking Shop

How one repair shop is set on a new automotive horizon

Repair workshops face new challenges every day but the tide of change, with new powertrains and technology, appears to be accelerating. For Western General Bodyworks Maribyrnong, meeting this change is all about having the right skills
to remain flexible. Read More

Georgia SmithApril 3, 2024, 11:27 amApril 3, 2024

‘Like everybody’s part of a big family’; finding the support you need

Friends in need may well be friends indeed, but it also helps to have support and advice in the everyday running of a business. Read More

Staff WriterDecember 14, 2023, 7:54 amDecember 21, 2023

Education, Latest News, Talking Shop

Adding light and space to inspire training

When a workshop is cluttered or tired looking, a change of scenery may be what is needed to inspire staff and get them motivated for training. This well equipped and spacious location in inner Sydney could be the solution.
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Staff WriterSeptember 15, 2023, 8:11 amSeptember 15, 2023

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Talking Shop – Max Auto Smash Repairs

The National Collision Repairer chats with Jamie Carruthers, who shares his journey and discusses his current businesses as he celebrates the 50th anniversary of Max Auto Smash Repairs. Read More

Mignon D'SouzaJune 30, 2023, 1:13 pmJune 30, 2023

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Max Auto Smash Repairs

We visit Max Auto Smash Repairs and chat with owner Jamie Carruthers who shares his journey as he celebrates Max’s 50th anniversary.
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Staff WriterJune 1, 2023, 8:00 amMay 22, 2023

Talking Shop

Luxury repair shop reveals what it takes to be one step above

New ideas to help build a happy workplace

An Australian legacy to stand the test of time

Local workshop thriving in a rural community

How this Sydney business took risks but set itself up for growth

How one repair shop is set on a new automotive horizon

‘Like everybody’s part of a big family’; finding the support you need

Adding light and space to inspire training

Talking Shop – Max Auto Smash Repairs

Max Auto Smash Repairs

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