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State of the Auto Repair Industry: What's Ahead in 2026

  • Monday, November 24, 2025 @ 7pm CT
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State of the Auto Repair Industry: What’s Ahead in 2026

The auto repair industry is evolving fast – from new technology and changing customer habits to rising costs and workforce challenges. Join Aaron Stokes, a nationally recognized multi-shop owner and founder of Shop Fix Academy, as he shares insights from 25+ years in the industry. You’ll walk away with the clarity and confidence to make smarter moves in 2026 and beyond.

Who should attend?
Repair shop owners who are:

  • Looking to expand and take their business to the next level.
  • Working to stabilize operations and build a stronger foundation.
  • Ready to tackle the next wave of industry change with confidence.

What will I learn?
We'll cover:

  • Economic and market trends most likely to impact repair shops in 2026.
  • How new tech like EVs and AI are reshaping shop profitability.
  • What successful owners are doing differently today to thrive tomorrow.

Meet Your Host

Aaron Stokes is a 25-year veteran of the automotive repair industry, who uses his experience to help other auto repair shop owners build successful businesses. Through Shop Fix Academy, he provides innovative management coaching and training based on the knowledge he acquired growing the automotive repair chains Eurofix, Amerifix & Mike's Automotive. Stokes created Shop Fix Academy to provide comprehensive training for shop owners delivered through user-friendly videos, conferences, one to one coaching & peer groups to ensure that participants receive maximum value for their money.

Aaron Stokes

Founder, Shop Fix Academy