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If you have been thinking about opening an automotive repair shop, now is your time! Being an automotive repair shop owner comes with flexible hours, can help increase your income, and has the potential to be an extremely secure career. We will share with you what you will need when opening an automotive repair shop, read on to find out more!  

1. A Business Plan  

• Creating a business plan is the first step when wanting to open an automotive repair shop. A business plan can help you anticipate costs, estimate profits, and set goals for your new business. A business plan can include a company description, team details, industry competitor analysis, timeline, marketing plan, financial plan, and more.  

2. Get Certified  

• The next key step when opening an automotive repair shop is to choose your specialties and get certified! An ASE certification is an exceptionally reliable education source and can add credibility to your shop. Being ASE certified will help show your customers that you are dedicated, trustworthy, and will help you create an overall positive reputation. It will be greatly beneficial for you and your technicians to get ASE certified!  

3. Location 

• Finding the perfect location for your automotive repair shop is crucial! You will want to consider factors such as how close you are to your target market, visibility, and your budget. You might even be able to find the perfect location at our real estate auction listings, visit our website to find our available listings!  

4. Equipment  

• Finding equipment to use in your automotive repair shop is essential when opening your new shop. It may seem overwhelming because of the high cost of equipment, but you can find quality equipment at a great price at auctions! Visit our website to see our upcoming auctions, you will be able to find all of the equipment you need to open your repair shop!  

5. Target Customers 

• One of the most important steps is to focus on your target customers. You will need to decide what clientele you are looking to work for and clearly define what will make your clientele choose you over other automotive repair shops, decide what makes you different. This will help you create an advertising plan and start getting the word out about your new business! 

Opening an automotive repair shop is a great career move and it can be easily done with these helpful tools! If you are in the process of opening an automotive repair shop, be sure to check out our other auto and shop blogs, we have a lot of helpful information available! If you have any questions, reach out to our team today!