I could of sworn I did this once before but I don't see it. So here it goes. I'm Al. I'm 44 yrs old. I've been in the auto body repair
business since 1983. I started my own shop with a partner in 1988. Then in 1990 we parted ways unfortunately for me not much was in writing. So between
working here and there and renting places I finally decided to bite the bullet. In 1997 I opened my current place. I only have a 66 x 40 shop but it is mine.
I have a drive on Kansas jack 2 tower frame machine and everything necessary to do a quality repair.Mig welders,plasma cutter,measuring system,spray
booth.what is nice is it is mine and paid for. So in slow times like these I don't have to stress nearly as much.That is pretty much it. I look forward
to contributing to the new board...
Hello from Northern Illinois
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Posts: 3 04/01/09 23:50:24 |
No matter what you have, Having it paid in full in the biggest part of the battle! Good for you! I worked with the Kansas Jack drive ons for 4 yrs! Not my
favorite, but they got the job done for sure.
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Posts: 25 04/02/09 08:29:42 |
Al, I also have a small body shop and would not want the headaches of a big shop.
Darin
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Posts: 5 04/20/09 06:55:58 |
nice to meet you both. My biggest challenge at the moment is keeping the work I tow in at the shop. Insurance companies are yanking them faster then ever.
It's not just tow in either. I have customers that have been mine for years. I did an estimate only to do a follow up and be told it is already at this
other shop. When I asked if it was something we did. The reply is no the insurance company said if they went with us it would be up to 8 days to get an
adjuster out..then another couple days after for us to get parts..and their rental is only good for so many days. If they take it to a shop off their list the
repairs can be started asap and an adjuster wouldn't have to come out...what a bunch of crap huh.
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Posts: 3 04/20/09 23:49:11 |
Welcome to the world of the preferred vendor system
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Posts: 25 04/21/09 12:30:01 |
Al, you are not alone, I fight the same things that you are everyday.
Darin
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