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Repair Shop Guides

In-depth resources written by repair industry veterans. Every guide is backed by 25 years of hands-on experience across three shops in Birmingham.

Financial Management & Profitability

Everything repair shop owners need to know about pricing, startup costs, accounting, KPIs, and maximising profit margins.

9 articles

Right to Repair & Industry Regulation

How right to repair laws, parts pairing bans, and sustainability trends affect independent repair shops in 2026.

9 articles

Scaling & Multi-Location Growth

How to grow from a single repair shop to multiple locations — hiring, SOPs, mail-in services, and franchise decisions.

7 articles

Local Marketing & Getting Customers

Proven marketing strategies for repair shops — local SEO, Google Ads, reviews, email, social media, referrals, and branding.

10 articles

Trade-In, Buyback & Refurbishment

How to launch trade-in programmes, refurbish phones for resale, and build new revenue streams beyond repairs.

4 articles

Insurance, Legal & Compliance

Essential legal and compliance guide for repair shops — insurance, warranties, GDPR, licensing, and handling customer disputes.

5 articles

Shopify for Repair Shops

Complete guide to using Shopify for your repair business — selling services, POS integration, booking, pricing, and the best apps.

6 articles

Inventory & Parts Management

How to manage repair shop inventory — sourcing parts, tracking stock, OEM vs aftermarket decisions, and supplier relationships.

4 articles

Repair Shop Software & AI

Compare the best repair shop management software, learn how AI transforms quoting and customer service, and choose the right platform for your business.

20 articles

Starting a Repair Business

Everything you need to start a phone repair business — from writing your business plan to mastering customer communications and building loyalty.

10 articles

Ready to put this knowledge into action?

cellbot gives you AI-powered tools, a built-in pricebook with 30,000+ repair prices, and a full CRM — everything you need to run a profitable repair shop.