Repair shop launch. Where to start? What equipment is required?

Car maintenance and repair – a popular, in-demand and profitable service.

What do I need to do to set up my own business in this field and get a quick return on my investment?

Steps to set up a car service business:

1. Select a relevant business idea and direction of activity.
2. Consider the idea of buying a ready-made business.
3. Find premises for the business.
4. Select staff and train employees.
5. Buy the equipment for diagnostics and repair of cars.

Select a business idea

With professional knowledge in the field of car repair, it is not difficult to find a line of business. It can be a complex service of motor vehicles, service of certain brands of cars or a specialised service station.

By having professional knowledge in the field of car repair it is not difficult to find a direction.

• Complex service stations – full-fledged service stations, offering a complete list of services, ranging from oil change to major engine overhaul. Consumables and components are also available in a wide range.
• Certified service stations – are designed to service certain brands of cars. They have the appropriate certificate from the manufacturer, liaison with its representatives and suppliers, as well as a wide range of components for serviced brands.
• Specialised service stations – their activities are aimed at solving highly specialised tasks. The benefit is that a small list of services is offered at a lower cost than in complex service stations, and the work is carried out at a higher professional level.

Buy a turnkey business

When trying to organise your own business in the automotive services industry, an entrepreneur may encounter some peculiarities of the business that will put you in a dead end and prevent you from developing further.

To prevent any of these things from happening, you can consider the idea of buying a turnkey business. MSG Equipment can help you set up a turnkey car service business, regardless of the geographical location of the customer.

Anything you need to know about MSG Equipment can help you set up a turnkey car service business, regardless of the geographical location of the customer.

The company offers turnkey business solutions in the following areas of service and repair:

• GPS pumps and steering racks;
• EPS units;
• autoconditioners;
• Amortisers of various types;
• starters and generators;
• brake calipers.

Training of personnel

To make a new business profitable, you need to select and train staff for a car service centre. But even experienced craftsmen, as cars are constantly improving, need training and skill development.

And even experienced craftsmen need to be trained and upgraded.

The MSG Equipment Training Centre offers training courses for service station specialists in the most popular areas of car diagnostics. The training is conducted using specialised equipment and tools, under the guidance of experienced mechanics and fitters.

Training centre MSG Equipment offers training courses for workshop technicians in the most popular areas of vehicle diagnostics.

For more information about the directions and training programmes, please visit the website of MSG Equipment.

Selecting Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Equipment

A car repair shop requires professional equipment. You should not choose frankly cheap equipment offered by untested manufacturers, because the use of low-quality equipment can cause breakage of car parts and components. In addition, – poor quality diagnosis and repair will serve as a bad advertisement for the car service.

Equipment should be purchased from suppliers who have a proven track record, warranty and technical support. MSG Equipment fulfils all of the above criteria and offers workshops, car repair shops and service stations a wide range of diagnostic equipment, including test benches and testers for:

• starters and alternators;
• autoconditioners;
• shock absorbers;
• brake calipers;
• GPS units;
• EPS units;
• diesel particulate filters;
• electric cars;
• mechanical processing of parts.

The technical characteristics and capabilities of the equipment are described in detail here.

Conclusions

Autoservices will always generate income for their owners if you approach the organisation of the business in the right way. In order to increase profits as well as the number of customers, it is necessary to increase the quantity and quality of services provided by service stations.