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06.26.08
Posted in Road Rage at 3:41 pm by admin
If you are considering a Full-Service Detail Shop, which would incorporate both retail detailing and dealership or wholesale detailing, then you must be careful which types of services you provide your customers. If you are going to try and provide all types of services to the Auto Dealerships such as; spray in bed-liners for pick-ups and air-bag re-installment, you may find that the level of training your employees need and the amount of profit per type of service needs to be studied in greater detail.
We have completed our 3-Year Test Market of the Detail Guys Super Center, as we run the company; The Detail Guys, if you are already in the industry you have heard of us, if not you might wish to check out our website as it might give you some juicy ideas to help you in your auto detailing business;
http://www.DetailGuys.com
After watching the automobile trends for 5 years and running this facility in conjunction with a franchisee in Reno, NV we have learned a great deal in a very short amount of time. We were also able to put together a significant number of vendors to help with support. We learned about Paint and Dent Repair, both paint-less and air-less. We studied oil additives, bed liners spray systems, clear coat sealants, aftermarket warranties, vending machine sales, buffers, wash bays, shop flooring and coating, web sales, management, training, color sanding, labor scheduling, royalty receivables, wholesale detailing, retail detail marketing, commission technicians, rotating shifts, energy requirements, artificial lighting, multiple locations, on-site and off site Dealership Detailing and fixed billing costs for customers. Yes, a lot to learn in 3-years and we want to thank our team for studying, learning, adapting, and overcoming obstacles.
As many of you realize we were closely watching the Ziebart Corporations business model and we were testing our efficiencies to compete in that market. After our 3-year study and test market we saw where we felt Ziebart was weak in certain sunny state markets and moved to determine which types of services we would drop and which we would concentrate on as we went head to head with them in any market. We feel we have a superior concept and a better understanding of the reality of the industry. Yet no one can deny Ziebart has a rich history in the auto aftermarket business. You may also wish to check out their website as they seem to dominate many markets today in this sector.
http://www.Ziebart.com
Whether you are thinking of owning your own franchise or going it alone, study the market and understand the profit margins and of each type of service you might provide. If you are unsure, you may wish to buy a Ziebart Franchise, if not perhaps you might buy some equipment from one of the well-known industry vendors such as Detail Plus. Here is another link, which might help you with the layout of your detail shop.
http://www.detailguys.com/nw12.shtml
Best of luck and remember there is enough cars for everyone as the auto makers are selling over 17 million per year. Think about it, think about auto detailing.
“Lance Winslow” - Online Think Tank forum board. If you have innovative thoughts and unique perspectives, come think with Lance; www.WorldThinkTank.net/wttbbs/
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06.20.08
Posted in Road Rage at 7:49 am by admin
As India progresses with outsourcing and software industry, it is adding millions of cars to it reads. Which means there is a tremendous market for used cars.
But unlike western countries India still lacks the following
- Blue Book to get a worth of your vehicle - Accident history. - Clear titles - Car payment history.
But still it is worth to try buying your used car online. You can do lot of homework before you decide to write the check.
Some of the tips I would recommend is - First see the car and find from the owner why he is selling. - If the owner is in a hurry (the most common reason being going abroad on assignment) - Get the titles of the car - If possible check with the RTO. - try to get the vehicle status in an authorized service center or take it to TVS; TVS are known to be honest. - Write an agreement; - Hire a lawyer if possible; if you are going to buy a car for lacs of rupees would not hurt to hire a lawyer for Rs 1000 just in case. - Talk to the bank if the car is under a loan; they can help you with the vehicle history. - Talk to the insurance company about any claims in the past.
If you are OK with the car and the paper work just buy it and enjoy!
There are lot of online sites listing used cars for sale. I would recommend is India’s No 1 Auto Portal to buy and sell second hand car. The site has excellent feedback, looks like number one in India, daily updates with new cars, live help, ease of use and great customer service.
James Gunaseelan writes for Indian consumers about online business.
You can reach him support@bharathautomobiles.com
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04.26.08
Posted in Road Rage at 2:59 pm by admin
For many people, their car is their status symbol. This is
especially true when the car is a Volvo. Given this information,
it is important that when a part needs to be replaced that it be
done so with authentic Volvo replacement parts and accessories.
However, the cost of these parts can throw even the wealthiest
of Volvo owners into sticker shock. Use these tips to locate the
right parts for your car at a price you can live with.
While online, be sure to look over the websites of car part
dealers. These websites offer the chance to see pictures and
read user reviews of the parts you are contemplating. Online
websites may also offer free shipping or deeply discounted price
as well as delivering to you door.
Above all, have fun during your search for the part that you
need, even if it’s only a fan belt. The item itself is not as
important as the knowledge that you are giving your car what it
deserves, the best parts you can afford.
If the dealer is out of your price range, there are many more
avenues to pursue. Looking online for a part is an obvious
choice, and a good one. There is so much information available
online that it is almost overwhelming. A good place to start
searching for the Volvo part that you need is in forums, these
can be in regards to the general subject of cars or specialized
for Volvos in particular. The people that frequent these forums
range in knowledge from experts to the people who just drove
their new car off the lot. When you do find and expert, they are
usually more than willing to help you in any way possible, after
all, they are Volvo owners who love their cars too.
When you are looking for a replacement part, be it a
replacement visor or a clutch master cylinder, the array of
available sources can be hard to sift through. If price is not a
concern for you, the dealership is one of the best choices
around and even if price is an issue, the dealer is usually the
best place to start. They will be able to give you an
approximate price and may even be willing to give you some
installation tips as well.
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