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How to Write an About Page for Your Auto Shop

April 2026 · 6 min read

The about page is the second most-visited page on any service business website, right after the homepage. Customers go there to answer one question: “Can I trust these people with my car?”

Most auto shop about pages are either empty, one paragraph of generic filler, or a wall of corporate jargon that sounds like it was written by a committee. None of that builds trust. Here's how to write an about page that actually gets customers to pick up the phone.

Tell Your Founding Story

Every shop has an origin story. You started turning wrenches at 16. Your dad taught you on a '72 Chevelle. You got tired of working for someone else and opened your own bay. Whatever it is — tell it.

This doesn't need to be a novel. Three to four sentences about how the shop started is plenty. The point is to show there's a real person behind the business. Customers trust people, not logos.

Bad example:“ABC Auto was founded with a commitment to excellence in automotive repair and customer service.” That could be any shop anywhere. It says nothing.

Good example:“I started ABC Auto in 2012 with one lift, a toolbox, and twenty years of dealership experience. I'd seen too many customers get overcharged for work they didn't need, so I opened a shop that does honest work at fair prices.” That tells a story. That builds trust.

Mention Your Experience

Years in business matters. If you've been open for 15 years, say it. If your lead tech has 30 years of experience, say it. Customers are handing you a machine worth $30,000 or more — they want to know you've done this before.

Combine your years with specifics.“15 years in business” is good. “15 years and over 12,000 vehicles serviced” is better. Numbers are concrete. They stick in people's minds.

If you're newer, lean into your training and background. Where did you apprentice? What dealerships did you work at? What makes your approach different from shops that have been around longer? Being newer isn't a weakness if you frame it right.

List Your Certifications

ASE certifications, manufacturer training, specialized equipment certifications — list them. Most customers don't know what ASE stands for, but they know that certifications mean competence.

Don't just list acronyms. Explain briefly what they mean. “ASE Master Technician — the highest certification in automotive repair, covering all eight areas of vehicle service.” Now the customer understands what they're getting.

If your shop is AAA-approved, a NAPA AutoCare center, or affiliated with any recognized organization, mention that too. These are trust signals that separate you from the guy working out of his driveway.

Show Your Team

If possible, include photos of your team. Not stock photos — real photos of your actual people. A phone camera shot of your techs in the shop is worth more than a Getty Images photo of models pretending to hold wrenches.

Include first names and roles. “Mike — Lead Technician, 22 years experience. Specializes in European vehicles.” This makes your shop feel personal. When a customer walks in and sees Mike, they already feel like they know someone there.

Not every shop wants to show faces, and that's fine. At minimum, a photo of your shop itself — clean bays, organized tools, a welcoming front desk — shows customers what to expect when they pull in.

Be Authentic, Not Corporate

The biggest mistake shop owners make on their about page is trying to sound like a big company. You're not Toyota. You're a local shop that knows its customers by name. That's your strength.

Write the way you talk.If you'd tell a customer “we treat every car like it's our own,” write that. Don't write “we are committed to providing world-class automotive service solutions.” Nobody talks like that. Nobody trusts people who talk like that.

Short sentences. Plain language. Real stories. That's what converts visitors into customers.

What Customers Want to Know Before They Call

Before you publish your about page, make sure it answers these questions:

• How long have you been in business?
• Who owns the shop? What's their background?
• Are your techs certified?
• What types of vehicles do you work on?
• Do you warranty your work?
• What makes you different from the shop down the road?

If your about page covers all of those in an authentic voice, you have an about page that works. It doesn't need to be long. 300 to 500 words is the sweet spot— enough to build trust, short enough that people actually read it.

Don't Skip It

A surprising number of auto shop websites either don't have an about page or have one that says “coming soon.” That's a missed opportunity. Remember: your about page is the second most-visited page on your site. Every visitor who clicks “About” is actively trying to decide whether to trust you. Give them a reason to.

Your about page isn't really about you. It's about giving the customer enough confidence to make that first call. Everything you write should serve that goal.

C&C Themes generates an about page for your shop automatically as part of your website. But even if you're building your site another way, follow the template above and you'll have an about page that actually converts. Need help with the rest of your site? Check out 5 things every auto shop website needs.