Helping Independent Repair Shops Grow

Revenue and Increase Profit

Auto Repair Centers Association gives independent shop owners the tools, structure, and support to build stronger, more profitable businesses

The Challenge

Running an Independent Repair Shop Is More

Challenging Than Ever

Operating costs keep rising

Our National Purchasing Program helps reduce those costs.

Hiring and keeping good technicians is difficult

Our Employment Source will assist members in finding new techicians.

Reliable guidance is hard to find

Vendor-supported training and management support help you run a stronger shop

Marketing is confusing and expensive

The ARCA Smart System helps you attract and retain better customers

National chains continue to expand

We help position your shop as the strongest local option

Shop owners aren’t alone

ARCA connects you with a network of experienced shop owners

Our Mission

Built for serious shop owners who want to grow, improve profitability, and take control of their business.

Running an Independent Repair Shop Is More Challenging Than Ever

  • Operating costs keep rising

Our national purchasing program helps reduce those costs

  • Hiring and keeping good technicians is difficult

Our Indeed partnership and ARCA Job System help you find qualified techs

  • Reliable guidance is hard to find

Vendor-supported training and management support help you run a stronger shop

  • Marketing is confusing and expensive

The ARCA Smart System helps you attract and retain better customers

  • National chains continue to expand

We help position your shop as the strongest local option

  • Many shop owners feel like they’re on their own

ARCA connects you with a network of experienced shop owners

4.8k+

Shops Nationally

The Result

Built for Independent Shop Owners

ARCA was created to help locally owned repair shops compete at a higher level—without giving up their independence.

  • Professional Standards

Clear systems designed for modern repair shops

  • Peer Meetings & Education

Learn from other successful shop owners

  • ARCA Smart System

Tools to help you grow and stay competitive

  • Buying Power Advantages

Better pricing through group strength

  • Employee Recruitment Support

Help finding and hiring qualified technicians

ARCA is designed to give independent shop owners the structure, support, and advantages needed to compete—and win—in today’s market.

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