Auto mod shop

[mosaic_hardflip]

hey guys i was wanting opinions on if you think a mod shop would be profitable in the long run, and maybe some advice on what you guys would do to start one
any advice would be greatly appreciated like:
-location
-types of advertisement
-how to become reputable
anything im coming to a community that knows this stuff and wanting some feedback

 

[vjf915]

Honestly, you need to be REALLY good with work to be successful with this, and how the economy is.....I dont know if it would be plausible right now. Location? Obviously a highly populated area. California would probably be your best bet. Advertisement? All over the place. Anywhere thats free at first, then start with the cheapest forms. Reputable? Do work for some people to get your name out, then tell them "Hey look Im starting a shop, come by if you need something done and I will give you 10% off the job, or 5% of the jobs cost if you refer someone." Gotta keep your mind open, and be competitive. And if you open up a Civic's only shop, unless you work is REALLYYYYYYYYY good, it probably wont last.

 

[R3dline]

yah you will need a more broad spectrum of cars, if you have a honda, honda only shop, it will be closed in 4 weeks. iv always wanted to own a performance shop. but here in alabama if you dont work on camaros,mustangs, and big f**king trucks your f**ked. and i dont like working on domestic stuff, i like to work on hondas, and toyotas, and nissans. so thats why i never opened one cause the demand here is really weak.

 

[31dev31]

Start working for/with a reputable shop first to get the feel of it,

 

[Caymanized]

yah you will need a more broad spectrum of cars, if you have a honda, honda only shop, it will be closed in 4 weeks. iv always wanted to own a performance shop. but here in alabama if you dont work on camaros,mustangs, and big f**king trucks your f**ked. and i dont like working on domestic stuff, i like to work on hondas, and toyotas, and nissans. so thats why i never opened one cause the demand here is really weak.

Same s**t in MS as well...

 

[mosaic_hardflip]

i dont have a problem working on domestics i just dont want the daily grind of oil changes and tires and s**t i want a challenge you know

 

[vjf915]

Try working at a shop then instead of opening your own.

 

[mosaic_hardflip]

i have worked at a shop and it literally made me hate what i loved about cars. i would love to work at a mod shop problem is there isnt very many around here and the only ways to get in is to be really good friends with the guys

 

[4bangincivic]

i have worked at a shop and it literally made me hate what i loved about cars. i would love to work at a mod shop problem is there isnt very many around here and the only ways to get in is to be really good friends with the guys

Same thing happened to me man. I've wanted to open my own shop since I could remember....I think the only way I would do it is if I had a partner in the business or some serious financial backings. But as for advise right now...put out ads in the newspaper, craigslist...start SMALL.

 

[mosaic_hardflip]

starting small i guess is the best idea right now well i guess ill put a few craigslist ads up and see if i get any hits

 

[dank24]

what is done to your car?