elshtobito
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Man you guys are killer. Keep the ideas coming. 1 lucky texan, that is a lot to think about but many good ideas. Some of them I had thought of before but many I hadn't. And GD, I've worked in a dealership for 6 years but never run my own shop. I have thought about the whole "poor people with no money to pay" thing and I'm trying to figure out how to market the idea a little differently. I am getting in touch with several other places that rent out bays to get an idea of how they do it and how it's working out for them.
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Thanks for the links guys. I had found a couple of other places just searching on google but not either of those 2 you referred to...I'll check them out for sure. I'm still working on the insurance part of it. I see what you mean about having being stranded there if you can't finish the job, I'll have to think about what would happen in that case.
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Hey guys,
I am currently a VW dealer tech near near Raleigh, NC and am looking into opening a DIY garage where anyone could come in and rent a lift and tools to work on their own car. I figure other car nuts like you would be the ideal target customer and I made a short survey to try and gauge interest and get some feedback. Even if you are not from my area it would help me immensely if you would take a minute to answer the survey for me.
1. If there was a place where you could rent a lift and tools in a climate controlled, indoor environment to work on your own vehicle is that something you would do?
Yes No
2. What do you think is a fair hourly rate for something like that? ___________
3. What is highest hourly rate you personally would be willing to pay? ___________
4. Think of the price you said you would be willing to pay. For this price:
A. What are a couple of things you feel “should be” or you would “expect” to be provided? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________
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B. What are a couple of things that may not be expected but would be “a nice bonus” if they were provided? __________________________________________________ _________
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5. Would you want the option of renting the help of a mechanic?
Yes No
6. How much extra per hour would you pay for the help of a certified mechanic? __________
7. What times would you be most likely to take advantage of this service? Weekday daytime, weekday evenings, weekend daytime or weekend evenings?
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Opening DIY garage...need some feedback
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Well, I'm going to meet with someone in a couple of weeks who is already doing this and check out their setup. I guess I'll have a better idea after that trip.