Think Like a Criminal, Defend Like a Pro: The Hidden Costs of Reactive Security in Auto Repair

October 28, 2025 

2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT 

Duration: 1 hour 

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Summary

Auto repair shops, collision centers, tire retailers, and fleet operators face a unique set of risks – ranging from catalytic converter theft to stolen tools, vandalism, and break-ins. Too often, businesses don’t strengthen their security until after an incident has already cost them time, money, and reputation.

This interactive session will put you in the shoes of a criminal to reveal how they target businesses like yours – and how a proactive security strategy can stop them in their tracks. You’ll also uncover the hidden costs of waiting until after an incident to act, from missed repair deadlines and insurance hikes to lost customer trust. Whether you’re concerned about growing crime trends, frustrated by recurring theft, or simply want to safeguard your reputation, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to outsmart criminals before they strike.

What You’ll Learn

• Step into the Mind of a Criminal: Understand how thieves scout, test, and exploit vulnerabilities at auto businesses.
• The High Price of Reactive Security: Break down the hidden costs of theft–downtime, repairs, insurance, reputation, and lost customers.
• Proactive vs. Reactive: Why deterrence is more cost-effective than damage control.
• Auto Industry Crime Trends: Catalytic converter theft, high-value tool targeting, and more.
• Proven Solutions in Action: Real-world success stories from auto repair and fleet operators who strengthened security and protected their reputation.
• Your Threat Assessment Checklist: Walk away with practical steps you can apply immediately to evaluate your own site’s risks.