Rethinking fleet services for indie repair shops

Expectations from shops are shifting for the modern fleet, meaning that independent shops may need to work the latest technology and data into their offerings to remain competitive.
June 13, 2025
5 min read

U.S. independent repair shops have long served local commercial and business fleet customers, especially when it comes to their service and maintenance needs. The rapid evolution of connected vehicle data now presents an opportunity for independent shops to further grow this business, but their ability to properly leverage this data poses great challenges for the success of this business opportunity.

About the Author

Ian Gardner

Ian Gardner is the founder of EVAI, a cloud-based, AI enabled platform for fleet electrification and management. Utilizing specialized fleet and EV focused AI tools combined with deep operational experience in the commercial EV and fleet spaces, EVAI delivers TCO and uptime to fleet managers, enabling them to realize a positive ROI on their alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure investments. Visit www.goev.ai

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