In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Kieran O'Brien and Sunil Patel to discuss the breaking news of the merger between Shopgenie and Tekmetric. Kieran and Sunil delve into the strategic decision behind merging their companies, emphasizing the benefits of combining their efforts rather than building separate solutions. They also highlight the industry's need for innovative, all-in-one platforms that address both the current and future needs of auto repair shops.

00:00 Shopgenie and Tekmetric merge; breaking automotive news.

05:28 Joining forces was inevitable for industry success.

09:00 Shopgenie offers unique CRM functionality, unlike others.

12:34 Innovative, future-focused auto shop technology solutions.

16:32 Subscribe for automotive updates; share your thoughts.

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Braxton Critcher delivers the latest updates on the automotive repair industry. Stellantis' major organizational changes due to weak global demand, and the National Automotive Service Task Force board elections, with new opportunities for AI integration in auto repair. Braxton also highlights a significant recall from Honda and shares insights into the evolving demographics of the do-it-for-me market and its future impact.

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In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Donny Seyfer to discuss the latest happenings in automotive repair news. Donny shares insights on the NASTF election changes, highlighting the new voting system implemented on their website to streamline the process for their 44,300 members. Additionally, he touches on the pressing issue of AI's impact on the automotive repair industry, noting both its advantages and potential risks. Lastly, Donny provides updates on various wins with automakers, including noteworthy efforts with Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, and General Motors to improve their software and support systems.

00:00 Nasdaq selections via curated slate, ensuring continuity.

03:45 42,000 members are eligible to vote via email.

10:16 Balancing innovation and security within AI use.

11:21 AI answers call; indistinguishable from the human voice.

17:43 Nissan updated warranty policy; calibration issues unresolved.

21:34 Counterfeit products caused unplanned GM tech issues.

23:44 Vote now and share AI industry thoughts.

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