Auto Repair: When Auto = Income
People are becoming extraordinarily creative with the ways they choose to earn income, rather than waiting to land a full time position with benefits and 401k. Messenger and delivery services, a children's shuttle or a limousine or personal driver service, are just a few of the entrepreneurial businesses people are creating to generate an income. Auto repair is a necessity to keep the income rolling in when transportation is a vital part of the operation.
No one is ever fully prepared for an emergency auto repair,
but this type of situation is even more serious for an individual whose vehicle is the primary foundation of the business itself, and income is reliant on the vehicle operating correctly. A day in the service bay is a day that no income will be made, so a large repair bill is a source of distress at the end of a lost day of business.
A messenger or delivery service generates income by transporting as many items in a day as possible. Many packages may depend on a deadline being reached or time frame for arrival that effects the payment for service provided. Traffic and construction are obstacles that may be avoided with the assistance of GPS or roadside service, but a flat tire or mechanical breakdown can bring a work day to a screeching halt. If a delivery is not completed on time, the loss of that client's future business, as well as the black mark against the services reputation as one that is reliable / dependable may cause the failure of the services future success.
When a business is dependent on their mode of transportation to create revenue, an auto repair facility should be visited every 3-5000 miles for a regular oil change to ensure the engine remains operational. A regular tune up and checkup should be done, as well, because a breakdown will result in the loss of income. An auto repair technician will be able to advise a driver on when a future repair should be scheduled, the condition of the belts and hoses, and determine the need for new tires or suggest that the current ones are due to be rotated.
The upkeep of a vehicle that transports passengers, such as a limousine, child shuttle taxi or a personal driver for hire should adhere to a strict regimented schedule. Passengers should be able to feel secure and have the peace of mind to know they are being transported in a safe, clean and well serviced vehicle. Parents will want to know their children are well cared for and they will be picked up and delivered on time and without incident. Passengers will continue to use the service if they know the automobile they are riding in has undergone regular auto repair service and appears to be in optimal condition.
An auto repair facility should have certificates of completion for current training programs for their technicians. The business should be licensed, certified and insured, as well as affiliated with the AAA, BBB and ASA so the clientele can feel secure knowing the business is held to a high standard of operation in order to maintain their affiliation with these associations.
