Dawn an Autobody Shop
Create a list of services your automotive shop will perform. Include repairs such as dent repair, paint jobs, oil changes, collision damage, brake work and tire replacement. Include a general price list for each service.2. According to Governmental Common Radio (NPR), a privately owned automotive shop in Texas makes approximately $1.3 million a year, as of 2008. Whether you are conscious approximately vehicle repairs, you may be able to conduct your own lucrative auto body shop.
Instructions
1.Nation rely on Car entity shops to repair damage from Day-to-day wear and tear and Car accidents. Car body shops further proposition continuation services, such as tire rotations, oil changes and tint touch-ups. Starting your own Car body shop can be rewarding, on the other hand challenging.
Register your auto body shop with the state and federal government. Obtain an employer identification number (EIN) through the IRS. File the necessary forms with your state for sales taxes. In addition, you'll need to register your business and business name with your secretary of state's office. Contact your city or county clerk's office about obtaining business licenses, permits and fees.
3. Acquire funding for your shop. Starting an automotive shop is expensive because you need a facility, equipment and employees. Apply for a loan from a lender or bank to cover the start-up costs.
4. Secure a facility. You can buy or rent a garage facility. Thus, you should consider the size of the garage and your long-term plans for your business. The size of you facility depends on how many employees you plan to hire and how many cars you want to service daily or weekly. Some new auto body shops start out in small garages with only a couple employees. Once they begin to become successful and need to expand their business, they move to a larger location to serve more customers.
5. Purchase tools and equipment. There are numerous tools you need for your shop, including lifts, hosts, paint guns, paint booths, dent pullers, engine stands, powder coating systems, pressure washers, wheel balancers and oil products.
6. Arrange to accept insurance payments from your customers. Most people file claims with their insurance companies when they need to bring their vehicles in for repairs. Become registered with the most popular insurance companies in your region. This makes business go smoother between you and the client. Also, it may lead to referrals from customers.
7. Hire staff. Prior to opening your auto body shop, hire at least one mechanic and one expert in repairing body damage to vehicles. In addition, hire a receptionist to answer phones, set appointments, make coffee for patrons and run a cash register.
8. Advertise your business. Most people don't pay attention to automotive advertisements until they need repairs. Therefore, keep an updated ad running in your local newspaper, on the radio and online to draw in those new customers. Mail out coupons and discount offers for first-time customers and referrals.
