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Wrong-part orders quietly drain bay time, labor, and customer trust. PartsTech 360-degree product views let advisors verify parts visually before ordering. fewer reorders, faster estimates, cleaner workflow.

About 85% of B2B payments still run on traditional invoicing. Here is why modernizing those workflows is now an operations priority for auto repair shops.

PayPal's reorganization elevates Venmo into its own consumer business unit. Here is why even local shops should treat this as a forcing function for payment review.

PartsTech integrations with Tekmetric, Mitchell 1, and Shop-Ware turn parts ordering and shop management into one workflow. reducing duplicate entry and recovering hours every week.

Most shops lose margin because pricing drifts, not because they are bad at repairs. A PartsTech markup matrix gives advisors a repeatable framework that protects gross profit on every ticket.

A reported $2B Francisco Partners-Moneris deal is another sign acquiring is in motion. Here is why even U.S. shops should treat this as a payment-audit trigger.

Independent shops feel pressure from every angle. PartsTech offers a genuinely useful free plan. 175+ suppliers, unlimited searches, full vehicle diagrams. that solves operational pain on day one.

A curated 2026 comparison of the 11 most popular auto repair shop management platforms, with pricing, strengths, and the best fit by shop type.

Stripe Sessions 2026 leaned heavily into AI and agentic commerce. Here is the merchant-level translation for auto repair shops focused on margin and operations.

Most shops track labor performance but not parts decisions. PartsTech analytics turns parts spend into a measurable system, helping owners standardize buying and protect gross profit.

Tekmetric is one of the strongest cloud-based shop management systems on the market. Here is an owner-to-owner review of features, pricing, pros, and cons.

Independent shops do not lose business because they lack skill. they lose it on workflow speed. See how PartsTech helps independent repair shops match dealer-level estimate speed while keeping their local trust advantage.

Over 30,000 shops use PartsTech to query 225+ suppliers in a single search. Here is what that scale, integration depth, and free entry point actually deliver on the shop floor.

Treasury's FLEC strategy update puts payments literacy and fraud resilience front and center. Here is how auto repair shops can turn the signal into real operating wins.

AI in B2B payments is no longer just for enterprise teams. Here is how smaller shops can use it to speed cash flow and reduce manual collection work.

Tire ordering is its own beast. multiple distributors, seasonal swings, split fitments. PartsTech Tire Finder pulls 50+ tire suppliers and comparison sheets into one workflow.

FSOC is shifting toward an activities-based approach to fintech oversight. Here is why the change matters for auto repair shop payment costs and competition.

Worldpay veteran Tony Catalfano argues payments are becoming embedded operating workflows, not standalone terminal events. Here is what that means for repair shops.

Split fitment vehicles can turn a tire sale into a 30-minute scavenger hunt. PartsTech Tire Finder handles staggered sizes natively across 50+ tire suppliers in a single search.

An ETA-led coalition is pushing for a national AI cybersecurity strategy. Here is why that policy push directly affects how repair shops manage payment risk.

Instant payment rails like RTP and FedNow are growing steadily, not explosively. Here is how shop owners should think about real-time payments in 2026.

A clean good-better-best tire quote can close work that a single recommendation cannot. PartsTech Tire Finder makes assembling those comparisons fast, accurate, and customer-ready.

Congressional hearings on AI-enabled fraud are reshaping payment ecosystem expectations. Here is why repair shops need updated payment controls and governance in 2026.

The industry recently lost Bart Kohler and Congressman David Scott. Their legacies are a reminder that strong payments outcomes depend on people, not just technology.

Service advisors juggling phone calls and catalogs can spend 20 to 30 minutes per estimate. PartsTech compresses that to under 10. and shops feel the difference immediately.

Congress is modernizing the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act for the digital era. Here is why the GLBA refresh could affect how auto repair shop payment data is handled.

Embedded commerce is moving past simple payment acceptance into full financial services inside the same software your shop already uses. Here is what to know.

Manual parts sourcing burns 5 to 15 minutes per repair order. roughly $10,000 a year in lost productivity. See how PartsTech eliminates that friction with one search across 225+ suppliers.

A national privacy framework could ease the patchwork burden on independent auto repair shops. Here is what the SECURE Data Act could change at the front counter.

PayPal's branded checkout growth slowed to 1% as Apple Pay and Google Pay keep winning the moment of purchase. Here is what shop owners should learn from the shift.

Shops adopting PartsTech regularly see double-digit jumps in monthly parts orders. Here is how faster sourcing translates directly into more completed jobs and stronger revenue.

Every auto repair shop owner knows the math: more cars through the bays means more revenue. Learn how PartsTech cuts hours from parts ordering and helps shops complete more jobs per day.

Predictive markets are pushing $10B/month in volume and putting new pressure on processor compliance. Here is why the spillover matters for auto repair shops.

American Express buying Hyper signals AI is moving from fraud detection into daily payment operations. Here is what that means for shop owners.

PartsTech offers a no-credit-card free plan with access to 175+ parts suppliers, unlimited searches, and full vehicle diagrams. Here is why over 30,000 shops are starting there.

Three New York merchants filed a new class action against Visa and Mastercard. Here is what the renewed card-fee fight means for independent auto repair shops in 2026.

Adyen's $750M Talon.One acquisition signals a bigger trend: payments and pricing are converging. Here is what independent auto repair shops should know.

When advisors live on hold with suppliers, jobs stall. PartsTech consolidates parts and tire sourcing into one search and helps shops cut vendor phone time by up to 80%.

A new House bill could open FedACH and FedNow access to qualified non-bank payment firms. Here is why auto repair shops should track the PACE Act in 2026.

Adyen's new Intelligent Money Movement unifies payments, liquidity, and payouts. Even small shops should watch. enterprise features tend to become SMB expectations.

Wrong-part orders silently bleed labor hours, restocking fees, and customer trust. Here is how interactive diagrams and job-based search in PartsTech help shops get the right part the first time.

The Massachusetts payments commission previewed where the interchange debate is headed. Auto repair shops should plan operations around the merchant-cost-vs-infrastructure split.

A recent claim by an Iranian-linked group highlights how payment processors are now front-line targets. Here is what shop owners should learn from the Verifone incident.

PartsTech's interactive vehicle diagrams cover 30 years of makes and models, letting technicians identify the right part visually instead of guessing part numbers. The result: fewer ordering errors and faster bay turnover.

Stablecoins are being repositioned as backend payment infrastructure, especially for mobile and cross-border flows. Here is what that means for repair shop operators.

Small business fraud has surged 70% in five years. Here is what happened to two Illinois eateries. and what every shop owner should learn from their experience.

Brake jobs need pads, rotors, hardware kits, and sensors. searched separately, that is four headaches. PartsTech's job-based search pulls every component for a repair in a single click.

The ETA is pushing back hard on state-level interchange bills in Colorado and Delaware. Here is what auto repair shop owners should know as the fight spreads.

Industry experts at a recent ETA forum warned that organized crime networks are getting more global and tech-savvy. Here is what shop owners need to understand about evolving payment fraud.

Manual parts ordering quietly drains 15 to 20 minutes from every repair order. Here is how that hidden time tax stacks up. and how PartsTech turns it back into billable bay hours.

The OCC is signaling federal preemption against the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act. Here is what auto repair merchants should track as the fight escalates.

Mastercard's Virtual C-Suite puts AI-powered business intelligence in the hands of small business owners, and agentic commerce is right behind it. Here is what shop owners should watch.

Hunting parts across multiple supplier portals can swallow 15 to 30 minutes per repair order. PartsTech replaces that grind with a single search across 225+ suppliers and real-time wholesale pricing.

Illinois's interchange fee law is no longer just a policy headline. It is a compliance and systems-readiness issue every auto repair merchant should be planning around in 2026.

New NMI research shows nearly half of consumers spend more when checkout feels seamless. Here is what shop owners should know about the rise of frictionless payments.

Calling supplier after supplier eats hours from your shop every day. See how PartsTech consolidates 225+ parts and tire suppliers into one search so your team can stop juggling tabs and start finishing jobs.

Discover Card faces a major class-action settlement regarding card misclassification between 2007 and December 31, 2023. Learn about eligibility, deadlines, and how to file a claim.

Scott Gibbens addresses concerns about partnering with an emerging company and explains the safeguards Rate Remover has implemented for stability and reliability.

A comprehensive guide for auto repair shops to create professional estimates featuring dual pricing options for card and cash payments.

Overview of California's "Honest Pricing Law" effective July 1, 2024, regarding advertised pricing requirements and drip pricing practices.

California's Senate Bill 478 addresses hidden fees including credit card surcharges, requiring businesses to incorporate all mandatory fees into advertised prices.

Rate Remover Software launches a solution addressing New York's 2023 law that prohibits the "Non-Cash Adjustment" program.

Clarifying the important distinctions between cash discounting, dual pricing, and surcharging-terms that are often confused in payment processing.

Scott Gibbens shares the story behind Rate Remover Software and his motivation to create a compliant dual-pricing solution for auto repair shops.