Traveling Monterey

06/09/2025

June’s heating up, and so is our second blog of the month!

The Anatomy of a Quality Paint Job: What Sets Us Apart

06/02/2025

Stay Engaged: REPAIR Act Reintroduced in 119th Congress

The fight for Right to Repair continues as this critical legislation, the REPAIR Act (H.R. 1566), has been reintroduced in both the House and Senate during the 119th Congress. This bill is essential to ensuring consumers and independent repair shops have access to the tools, parts, and data needed to repair vehicles, protecting choice and competition in the aftermarket.

We encourage all auto repair industry members to stay engaged in this vital advocacy effort. Organize your community, share your support on social media, and encourage your networks to take action.

Together, we can help protect the future of our industry and our customers, who have a choice about where they take their vehicles for maintenance and repair.

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06/02/2025

It’s June, and there’s so much to look forward to — starting with our first blog of the month! Be safe, healthy, and happy, everyone!

Why Monterey Drivers Trust CARSTAR Robert’s Collision After an Accident

06/01/2025

It’s June, and there is so much to look forward to this month, like this month’s blog! Be safe, healthy, and happy, everyone!

Getting more online reviews is critical for service industries such as independent auto repair shops, HVAC contractors, home electricians, and home remodeling businesses. Businesses in these fields often rely on trust and positive word-of-mouth to maintain and grow their customer base.  As digital ...

01/13/2025

The Los Angeles area fires are devastating. If you want to help, Shelley Palmer provided a list of vetted organizations.

Pass it along, please.

My heart goes out to all who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Here is a list of charities vetted by Charity Navigator as well as Charity Watch. The links I have provided go directly to the named websites.

12/30/2024

For all you podcast fans...

Sharon Toerek of The Innovative Agency recently interviewed Jen Filzen on her podcast. In this episode, Jen shares how Rock Star Marketing grew when she got out of her own way.

Check it out! :-)

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2JtJ5MwFogTc3mTsdOw7Jy?si=dk0u8s91Tv6ekuS9so9B2A

10/15/2024

Have you heard about the Right to Repair Act and how that affects the auto repair industry?

If this Repair Act doesn't pass, repair prices will go through the roof. You'll have to go to a dealership for repairs, and if everyone does that, they can charge higher prices, and it'll take longer to wait to get your car repaired.

Check out this video supporting the Right to Repair Act, and please contact your legislators about passing this bill to protect all consumers who drive or own automobiles.

View the "Support The Right To Repair" video here:

repairact.com

09/17/2024

Today is National Voter Registration Day.

This is a perfect time to check the status of your registration at vote.gov and remind everyone you know to register if they haven’t already.

www.vote.gov

Find the information you need to make registration and voting easy. Official voter registration website of the United States government.

08/19/2024

Our friend, Jen, was at Monterey Car Week, and she shared some behind-the-scenes videos of the Sotheby's car auction. Enjoy!

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08/14/2024

Our friend, Jen, is enjoying Monterey Car Week and shared what's happening. Enjoy seeing all the cool cars! :-)

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08/13/2024

OMG, this was a fun interview!

Everyone, meet my friend, Larry Mendoza​. He's on fire with great ideas about teaching kids, and I challenge you to get inspired after watching this episode of Connecting with Jennifer Filzen.

Share this episode to social media: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Discover the insights and experiences of Larry Mendoza in this engaging video. Larry is a seasoned professional with a rich background in Management Consulting, Strategy, and Business Development. With a career spanning several top-tier c...