The Ups and Downs of Running a Small Business
A short update on what's been happening at Advanced Auto in 2026
It feels like 2026 has only just begun, how is it possible we are getting close to the end of the year already?
So far this year we have had to say goodbye to one of our Mechanics, whom we trained up from a fresh-out-of school Apprentice and was part of our team for 5 years, but we also welcomed a new team member who is a fully qualified Mechanic with more than 30 years of experience in the industry!
Just when our team is fully staffed and ready to tackle the work head on - the conflict over in the middle-east is causing gas and oil prices to skyrocket and it seems to have sent the locals into hiding.
Currently we have next day availability, which is great if you need any work done it can be done quickly, but it is a bit unsettling for us.
We will keep showing up though and can only hope as the weather warms up the locals will start to get out and about again.
Until next time, keep safe everyone!