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The Dealer Alternative Advantage in Today’s Auto Repair Industry [THA 482]
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- Apr 24, 2026
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Summary
Thanks to our Partners, NAPA TRACS, Today's Class, KUKUI, and Pit Crew Loyalty Watch Full Video Episode In this episode, host Carm Capriotto sits down with Larry and Kara Rose of Larry’s Automotive in Newburgh, Indiana, to celebrate their recognition as the NAPA 2025 Auto Care Center of the Year. Their story is more than an award; it’s a roadmap for building a sustainable, family-driven business through discipline, culture, and long-term vision. What You’ll Learn How Larry turned a driveway side hustle into a scalable business Why Kara’s systems and structure were key to growth A clear, intentional plan for family succession How strong culture outweighs individual talent The impact of daily training and continuous learning Why service advisors are critical to customer trust Growth strategies like “dealer alternative” positioning and coaching Building a lasting shop requires more than technical skill; it takes structure, culture, and a long-term vision for people and growth. Larry and Kara Rose, Larry’s Automotive, Newburgh, IN Thanks to our Partner, NAPA TRACS NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Today's Class Optimize training with Today's Class: In just 5 minutes daily, boost knowledge retention and improve team performance. Find Today's Class on the web at https://www.todaysclass.com/ Thanks to our Partner, KUKUI Stop juggling multiple marketing tools. KUKUI’s integrated platform delivers 4x better website conversions, automated follow-up, and real-time ROI tracking. Get industry-leading customer support with KUKUI at https://www.kukui.com/ Thanks to our Partner, Pit Crew Loyalty You’re probably tir…