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#1
12-03-2003, 11:12 AM
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so who here has a business in the auto industry
just looking for general overall information. there are quite a few smart people in the industry on this forum. just wanted to know who here has thier own shop/business in the auto industry and what is thier main niche market.
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12-05-2003, 11:35 AM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
Along with working at a dealer all day, I have a small 2 bay shop behind my house.
I deal with GM cars and trucks, mostly driveability, electrical and safety systems. I do most of the repairs that small independant repair and body shops can't handle. I also do repairs on Harley Davidsons.
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12-14-2003, 02:39 AM
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Re: Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
we specialize in Honda repair, but do every thing from race cars to big trucks and even some detailing.
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01-09-2004, 03:41 PM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
can't say that I know!
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01-10-2004, 12:45 AM
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:raiseshand:
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01-12-2004, 08:06 AM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
calls on kicker for an answer...
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01-15-2004, 08:03 PM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
I own a Car Dealership, and am a Parts Supplier in Westren Japan. Look for a group buy here on AF For the APEXI power FC, and more.....
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#9
01-16-2004, 08:16 AM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
matada, thats kick ass man... what made you move to japan and open up a parts buz (busides the fact that there is is tight shit out there...) would you be willing to establish a COD/CC dealer account for export purposes? besides Apexi what other product lines do you carry?
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01-21-2004, 04:34 PM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
I will be opening am online aftermarket parts business within one week. i will be retailing everything from lightbulbs to turbo kits and rollcages. Eventually, a shop will be opened around the philly area possibly.
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#12
01-26-2004, 07:43 PM
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2 bay shop, indy. was dealer tech years back, then was doing hipo marine hop-ups on the side...decided to hang a shingle again. do autos, boats, atvs, cycles.
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01-30-2004, 07:14 AM
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Re: so who here has a business in the auto industry
Shop will be up and running today. I will be selling mostly performance engine and transmission parts, with a little bit of show.
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05-12-2004, 10:20 AM
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I own a Performance shop that deals with mostly turbo kits. I inherited it and i need some pointers on how to keep ahead, if not up with the game. im only an 18 yr old chick and im basically doing it all alone. I know a shitload about cars and i know what im talking about but still, this is pretty difficult. help?
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05-12-2004, 10:26 AM
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understand your market and set your rates accordingly. pay for a decent ins plan....
dont be quick to give whopping discounts to friends - make it cheaper than the competition....but your obligation ends there - you need to eat. and lastly - know everything you can about the slice of business you are in - be it tech books, trade books, web resources....have the answers and be prepared to give pro/con speeches about why you take a certain direction when asked by a customer. you will however take flack for being young and female. but the right miniskirt and heels can take care of that. Kidding. just be the authority, not arrogant on purpose, but state facts with gentle force and you will get a rep.
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