nmikmik

Hi,

I found a couple companies that offer owner/manager training for the automotive industry.

http://www.amionline.org/index.php

http://www.autotraining.net/default.htm

Anyone tried either of them or someone else? Did you like the results and recommend doing it?

I am thinking of attending a seminar like one of them offers before i buy a business just to test my resolve to acheave what I plan. Maybe get an advise of what to stay away from, before i take the plunge.

What do you think?

Thanks!

Thank you for your reply.

Starting to look at tech schools today. I think it's my best bet for now.

Do you guys (or recommend to) start somone up on a part time or a ful time basis when you hire somone from school?

Thanks!

Hi,

new here & very appreciative for having this type or recourse. Wish I had it 10 or so years ago.

I am considering to purchase a new (to me) auto shop. Just in beginning stages right now and looking for advice.

I owned a very similar shop in the same area and it did not go well, let's say I considered myself lucky when I sold it. This shop seem to be in a better shape, longer established in the same location and better online presence. It has only 3 employees, a manager/front desk and 2 mechanics. Working on all types of cars, so that is familiar to me as well.

My concerns:

1. With only 3 employees, any one leaves and I am in deep trouble, at least as far as I concern.
2. I hate changing things right off the bat, but may have to in order to bring more business in and possibly hiring another mechanic.
3. Hiring a mechanic poses all kinds of problem all on its own ( I did review recent posts regarding that issue)
4. Shop is not on a busy street, but there is traffic. My old shop was right on the major street and that did not save it…. So I guess it could be a good thing.

Any recommendations/suggestions greatly appreciated!

Oh,

I should probably mention, I used to be a mechanic what seems to be a last century, oh wait... it was the last century

But I neither am planning nor physically can, work on cars any longer - love the challange though.