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39. Are Independent Collision Shops Equipped to Face the Future? with Jake Rodenroth

November 18, 2021

In recent years, technological innovations in the automotive industry have revolutionized the way people drive.  Advanced systems like automatic braking and cruise control are now being integrated into modern vehicles with the goal of making driving easier, safer, and more convenient.


However, ensuring that these systems work properly is no easy feat.  Few repair shops are actually equipped to do the calibrations needed to keep these modern vehicles up and running.  So how will small, independent repair shop owners keep up to speed in this rapidly changing industry?


In this episode, join Matt DiFrancesco and Jake Rodenroth, former Director of OEM and Industry Technical Relations at asTech® as they discuss where the future of the automotive industry is headed and what independent collision repair shops need to do to help face the challenges that come along with it.


Jake Rodenroth  talks about:


  • His advice to young people who are going into the domestic trades
  • The most amazing place that helped shape who he is today
  • Why the collision business should start offering community clinics
  • What the automotive repair industry should do a better job of
  • The biggest challenge that independent shop owners are facing
  • The value of creating a better customer experience
  • The most important question he asks his customers
  • Why he thinks communication is a big key to a shop’s success
  • The book that changed his outlook on how to deliver service
  • ...and more


Connect with Jake Rodenroth
jakerodenroth@yahoo.com



Connect With Matt DiFrancesco:

matt@highliftfin.com

(814)201-5855


LinkedIn: Matt DiFrancesco

LinkedIn: High Lift Financial

Facebook: High Lift Financial




About Our Guest:


Jack Rodenroth started working on cars with his dad at a very young age.  At 18, he became a technician with Mercedes Benz. After some time working on the mechanical side, he then spent the next 13 years working for Osteen Auto Body. He helped the company become a Jaguar and Land Rover structural aluminum certified facility in 2004.


Jake was responsible for OEM relations and certified collision network procurement programs at asTech®. He worked with different companies to create awareness and build a curriculum about diagnostics in the collision space. He also works with groups like SCRS and Collision Advice to help educate the industry on constantly changing vehicle technology.