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There are several reasons to find a good local used catalytic converters. They are a part of the community and will want to do a good job so that you will refer them to others. If there is an issue with the repair, they are close by to correct it for you.
But doing these tasks is time-consuming. If you don’t have the time and specialized tools, then you can just let a qualified car mechanic to do the job. Nowadays, you can just call a mobile mechanic to have your car service done at home.
This is true for both new and used parts, but I would highly recommend only buying used auto parts online if it is your only recourse. Used parts can be very difficult to determine quality even with the product in hand, much less through someone’s web page who is trying to sell it to you.
Ask for a written estimate for major repairs. You can compare prices with other auto repair shops by checking them out yourself. You can give other shops a phone call or visit their websites to do the research to save time. You would also want to check into the quality of materials the shop uses for their clients, and the brands of their parts as well.
The key to starting your own shop is planning. I spent a couple of years planning and gathering shop equipment before I ever opened the doors. Back then I read somewhere that small businesses that planned at least 18 months prior to opening had the best chance of success.
The first thing you have to do is market research. You need to figure out how high the demand for auto repairs are in your area and you need to figure out how great the supply of auto repair services is as well. What you are looking for is high demand and low supply. This will give your shop the best possible odds of succeeding.
Your ads suffer from what I call advertising incest. You created an ad (and maybe even with the help of the yellow page salesman who is really only interested in selling you the ad space) that followed the same outline as everyone else’s ad. But what you weren’t thinking about is all those other service shops did the exact same thing when they started. Everyone is advertising the exact same ‘features’ (not benefits) and now your ad is doing the same.
First look for a reliable car shop in your community. Try to observe where most people take their vehicles when they do have car problems. Try to seek opinions from your friends and neighbors on what car shop they would recommend and ask what experiences they have had. By having testimonials from people, who have experienced a certain repair shop, you can conclude from that how reputable the repair shop is.
First, you want to ask around. Word of mouth is more reliable than any ad on TV, radio, internet, or in the phone book. Talk to friends, neighbors, coworkers, and family. Find people you know who have similar vehicles and ask them for help finding a good auto repair shop. The people you talk to will give you a few to choose from, so now which one will be the best for you?