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If you
know cars inside out and find it enjoyable to fix them, here is the
business for you! Thousands of cars break down everyday. Maybe they are in the
driveway and won't start, or they die at the mall parking lot. If
you own a car, chances are it has broken down on you at some point,
usually at the least convenient time.
There
are a couple of main problems when this happens. If the car won't
move, you can't drive it to the auto repair shop. The only other
option is to pay to have it towed to get repaired. Then once you get
it to a repair shop, they are usually quite busy and it could take a
few days to get the repairs completed. So, after a $50 tow and
several hours of mechanical work, your bill quickly rises and you
have no choice but to pay it to get your car back to normal. That is
why this business idea is so interesting.
To get
started, you will need a good knowledge of fixing automobiles. If
you can't get the car fixed in a couple of hours, don't spend all
day trying to figure it out. The more cars you fix in a day, the
more money you make, so make sure you can complete the job before yo
start.
The
start-up costs will be a little higher due to the fact that you will
need to buy several tools if you don't already have them. A reliable
vehicle to take you to your clients is also mandatory. You will
probably need to become a certified mechanic to be able to run this
business full time.
If you
do good work, you can expect to make at least $50k - to up to
$250,000 if you have employees that help you. Maybe charge a $40
rate just to show up and diagnose the issues, and a $40 per hour
rate is reasonable for the convenience of your service.
Start
out by thinking of places where cars break down most frequently.
Hotels, mall parking lots and shopping centers are a good start. Go
inside and talk with the manager. Tell them if they have anyone who
needs their car fixed to call you, and give them your business card.
Send out flyers to homes or even better, a magnet with your business
card attached. People can place your card on their refrigerator and
you will be the first person they call when they have trouble with
their car.
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