Building and growing a successful mechanical workshop takes more than just technical expertise—it requires sound business strategies, networking, and the ability to learn from others in the industry. For workshops in the Repco Authorised Service (RAS) network, opportunities to grow are abundantly available through collaboration, shared learning, and access to invaluable resources.
The RAS network connects over 500 business owners across the country, creating a vibrant community where knowledge, expertise, and ideas flow freely. By leveraging this network, workshop owners can supercharge their business growth and keep their workshop on the cutting edge of industry trends. Here’s how cultivating strong connections within the RAS network can transform your mechanical workshop:
Being part of the Repco Authorised Service network means having access to the combined knowledge and expertise of hundreds of passionate and experienced workshop owners across Australia. While every workshop owner may have their unique challenges, successes, and strategies, this collective experience provides an unparalleled resource for solving business problems and identifying opportunities.
This gives Repco Authorised Service members the opportunity to:
The RAS network regularly hosts meetings, training sessions, and events that bring workshop owners together. These events create opportunities for networking, information-sharing, and continuous learning, offering a chance to step away from the daily grind to focus on how you can improve your business operations.
Events on offer include:
Running a workshop requires juggling technical tasks, finances, staff management, customer service, and more. It can sometimes feel isolating if you’re going it alone. By leveraging the RAS network, you’re part of a community that understands these challenges and offers unwavering support. With RAS you are in business for yourself, but not by yourself.
When you’re part of a community with over 500 like-minded business owners, you never have to tackle a challenge alone.
As a member of the Repco Authorised Service network, you have exclusive access to industry-leading tools, equipment, and marketing resources that can help keep your business ahead of the pack. RAS regularly shares resources that allow workshops to execute smarter business strategies and improve customer satisfaction.
Benefits include:
Tapping into these resources not only strengthens your business processes but also frees up time to focus on delivering quality service to your customers.
The RAS network isn’t just about the support you get behind the scenes - it also boosts your workshop’s credibility in your local community. Being part of a trusted brand like Repco Authorised Service enhances your reputation and places your business among the most trustworthy names in the automotive industry.
When customers see the Repco Authorised Service logo, they know your workshop provides the highest standard of service backed by automotive expertise. Encouraging other RAS members to share customer feedback strategies can also help you boost your local influence and grow your client base.
Networking within the RAS community doesn’t have to stop at conversations. There’s often room for meaningful collaboration with other workshop owners who share your vision. Whether that’s joint efforts in marketing campaigns, sharing technical expertise for servicing rare vehicles, or attending co-organized training events, working together opens up new horizons for growth.
The Repco Authorised Service network is more than just an affiliation - it’s an ecosystem of opportunity. By immersing yourself in this community, you can access an unparalleled wealth of knowledge, learning opportunities, and support. From leveraging the advice and experience of over 500 business professionals across the country to attending RAS-hosted events and gaining access to cutting-edge resources, you’ll find everything you need to grow your mechanical workshop.
Joining and actively engaging in the RAS network isn’t just about professional benefits - it’s also about being part of a forward-thinking team where everyone is working towards the same goal: improving Australia’s automotive repair industry one workshop at a time.
Get involved today and watch your business shift into the next gear!
Apply to join Repco Authorised Service today!