Automotive Tune Ups Can be a Lucrative Business Opportunity

A Home Business Article Contributed by Elizabeth Fox-Wise

Specialized Automotive Repair and Maintenance Offers a Lucrative Business Opportunity

Finding a lucrative automotive business opportunity might best be approached by looking for a niche in the market. While opening a general neighborhood automotive repair business can also be profitable, choosing one aspect of automotive repair or maintenance for your business opportunity to focus on, can sometimes be even more lucrative. The independent repair shop has been somewhat replaced by the large Automotive Dealerships who repair their own vehicles.

However, dealership prices often send their customers looking to private business to provide services and small repairs that vehicles require.

One specialized Automotive Service Business Opportunity which many people find success with is an Auto Tune Up Shop. This is a business opportunity that economists have labeled as "recession proof" which basically means that even in a poor economy, and especially in a poor economy, your automotive business will still have the opportunity to thrive. This is because as money gets tighter people start to appreciate the value of their possessions more.

Therefore, they are more diligent with getting automotive maintenance done and they are much more likely to repair the car they already own instead of replacing it.

Getting Started in an Automotive Tune up Business Opportunity.

The ease of start up is another advantage to choosing automotive tune ups for your business opportunity. This is a business that can often be started right from your garage at home and even on a part time, casual or seasonal basis. Before starting any business from your home though, be sure to check with your town for local zoning board restrictions and licensing requirements.

Place an ad in your local paper and hang flyers on bulletin boards advertising your services. Consider offering a "twist" to your service, a reason your customers will want to choose you over the competition. One that often works is to offer to pick up and return the customers car. People who do not have the time or want to be bothered with the hassle of bringing the car in and waiting for it, will flock to your service for the convenience.

As Your Automotive Tune up Business Opportunity Grows

At first you will probably do all of the tune ups yourself. That will be part of your edge for gaining customers, after all you are a tune up expert! However, as your business grows and the demand for your service increases, you will find that you can not get to all of your customers fast enough to ensure they do not go to the competition.

If you are still working out of your home garage, your best bet is to hire a young man or a high school student to assist you. Teach him your skills as he becomes more adept, consider offering him a percentage of the profits. This can do wonders to motivate him.

After your business outgrows your home and moves to a commercial location you can either increase the number of employees you have working for you and continue to grow the tune up business or you can consider a different approach to your business opportunity by leasing out space within your facilities for other automotive experts to offer other types of specialized automotive services.