Since the inception of Mechanic.com.au back in 2017, our goal has been to connect, educate and inspire Aussie mechanics. Our focus has been on providing channels, resources and tools through which our members can develop their knowledge, share their advice and experience with one another as well as tap into an array of offerings that help support their career growth.
The culmination of positive feedback we have received from our members over the years, the support from leading Australian and Global brands as well as the privilege of carrying the torch as Australia’s largest and most engaged community of automotive service and repair professionals is a firm indicator that we are making meaningful progress toward that goal.
Over the years, the automotive service and repair industry has faced many challenges. Some of which have been long-standing; having compounded over a number of years, whilst others have reared their head more recently. They have a significant impact on the way we operate our businesses as well as threaten their viability into the future. As has been a timeless rule in our industry, our businesses and more widely our lives are that with great challenges also come vast opportunities.
Most automotive service and repair businesses have done a remarkable job of navigating these challenges in recent years but as is becoming increasingly apparent to us all, the notion of ‘going it alone’ is no longer a viable option for those who have a desire to succeed. Therefore, as businesses, it is crucial that we engage the support of trusted partners if we truly wish to thrive and not just survive.
In the near future, Mechanic.com.au will be announcing an exciting new initiative with the aim of supporting automotive service and repair businesses through their evolution into the new era of business that is upon us.
One of the key drivers of the success and viability of the Mechanic.com.au platform over the past years has been the support of our partner brands who have contributed their expertise, knowledge and resources for the benefit of the Mechanic.com.au Community.
The challenges that face our members are jointly shared by Mechanic.com.au and through those challenges, we must evolve and innovate in order to provide powerful solutions to support our members. With this, comes the requirement for a unique level of expertise, knowledge and resources in order to support our next phase of growth.
Digital excellence, Industry know-how, Rich data and Sheer scale will serve as cornerstones of the next phase of Mechanic.com.au and moving forward, we are exceptionally pleased to be working closely with a brand that not only epitomizes these vital qualities but has a 100-year history in providing solutions to support automotive service and repair businesses in Australia.
To that end, we are pleased to announce that one of Australia's most iconic brands and number one auto parts retailer Repco will be joining the ranks of our supportive partner brands as the Official Platinum Partner of Mechanic.com.au
‘We really couldn’t have aligned with a stronger partner to accelerate the next phase of Mechanic.com.au. Their blue-sky approach to digital innovation, coupled with their rich heritage and enthusiasm to support workshops in as many ways as possible makes Repco highly complementary to Mechanic.com.au. I’m delighted to see this partnership come to fruition and eager for our members to reap the benefits that will soon be provided through our exciting new initiative.’ Says Ryan Davis, General Manager of Mechanic.com.au
This partnership is not only a significant milestone for Mechanic.com.au and our members but for aftermarket auto service and repairer businesses as a collective; soon to provide them with the opportunity to access a host of valuable resources to help evolve their businesses.
“We are thrilled to partner with the team at Mechanic.com.au” Said Amy Frangos, Executive General Manager of Automotive Australia at GPC Asia Pacific. “The platform offers such a powerful tool for mechanics, helping them diagnose and problem solve problems with their customers’ cars faster, as well as helping to share knowledge and develop their careers. It is the ideal service to complement our market-leading digital workshop solutions portfolio, available to Repco trade account customers.”
We’d like to formally provide a warm welcome to our friends at Repco as the Official Platinum Partner of the Mechanic.com.au platform and look forward to sharing more details of our exciting new initiative to support the evolution of automotive service and repair businesses in the very near future.
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