FAQ

The estimated completion date for our automotive-specific Job and HR hub is October 1st, 2022. We are just working through the last bit of details on the development of the job hub and once complete, we then need to go bring it to market on "trial" to work out any kinks, if any. Once everything is smooth, we will launch to the public to provide a solution to one of our industry's biggest issues.

Technically, YES! Although...we do have an approval process and specific criteria that we follow as we won't just list anyone or anything on our marketplace. We are looking for Automotive Businesses that have a great product to sell and provide VALUE to Collision Repair, Car Dealerships and/or Auto Repair facilities all across North America and looking for additional ways to increase their brand awareness. If you have a great product to sell and looking to get more exposure to your products, send us a message at marketplace@autoplusperformance.com.

We provide best practice solutions while also providing solutions on how to have stronger relationships with your Insurance Companies.  

None! We require zero contracts with our customers. The reason for this is that if you are happy with the products and services you're receiving, you won't want to go anywhere else. We feel strongly about the value we bring to the table to our customers and would never want someone to feel stuck in something they don't want to be a part of. We haven't lost a customer yet! :)

We consider ourselves a "one-stop" automotive shop. This includes us being a central spot for Automotive businesses to go and get the tools, resources and solutions they need to achieve their business objectives.   Our Services include;

• Marketing Services: Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Ads, Social Media Advertising, Traditional Advertising, SEO Services, Website Design, Website Development, Email Marketing, Blogs, and more.
• Automotive Job and HR Site: This includes Job Postings and many different HR services that include Applications, Interviews, onboarding packages, Job Descriptions and more.
• Estimating Workshops: Monthly Workshops include educating, auditing and providing knowledge to specific components of vehicle repair to help build and strengthen an estimator's understanding of writing estimates.
• Automotive Directory: This service will provide an automotive business with the resources they are looking for. With automotive businesses being listed in one central spot, this is a great spot to find any reputable business you need to achieve any business objective.
• Used Equipment for Sale: Looking for a spot to sell that dusty equipment in your shop? List them on our Marketplace!
• Online Marketplace: Our online marketplace includes selling various automotive products on our website from different distribution partners all across North America.

An average shop should be committing to at least 3-5% of its operating expenses on local marketing and local relationship building. Independent, Non-DRP Facilities should be contributing 10%+ to their brand.

Looking to get started on your Social Media Journey but not sure where to begin? We suggest starting with these 8 Easy Steps!

• Step 1: Determine Approach
  • Where do you want your brand to show up?
  • The more you show up, the better it is!
  • But each platform IS different and requires a different level of time and effort.
  • So, which platform(s) do you choose?

 

• Step 2: Study Platform
  • What is the purpose of the platform?
  • What are the benefits?
  • When are the best times to post?
  • What are the best strategies?
  • What are ways to attract new customers and get organic followers?
  • What are the best-paid advertisement strategies?
  • What does the algorithm focus on?

 

• Step 3: Make a CONSISTENT Plan
  • Start with a plan
  • How many times per week do you want to post?
  • What is the value that you’d like to provide to your customers?
  • REMEMBER 95% Value, 5% Sales!
  • Then post consistently on those dates and those times!

 

• Step 4: Know your audience- Who is your target and demographics?
  • Understanding the customer and your local market…What do they want to see on social media?

 

• Step 5: Give VALUE
  • Posting vehicles every day on your Social Media is NOT providing your customers with value. Put yourself in a customer's position for just a moment, what do you think they see when they look at this? What value would this provide a customer?Instead, you can share things that are educational, entertaining, or interesting. 
• Step 6: Build relationships
  • Ask Questions.
  • Comment and engage with their posts, get to know them!
  • ALWAYS Respond back. If someone took the time to write on your page, write them back.

 

• Step 7: Mix up your formats
  • Try different things!
    • Images/Videos/Text/Stories/Reels/Polls/Live Events
    • Tag People/Tag Businesses
    • Ask for Recommendations
    • Ask a Question
    • Create Contests
    • GIF’s
    • Share URL’s/Links

 

• Step 8: Measure your RESULTS!
  • How do you know if what your doing is working? We suggest tracking your growth and engagement on a month-to-month basis. You need to know if you’re continuously improving in order for you to grow.