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What would you do ?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
JESSICA asked:


My Husband and I own a mobile automotive service and we sold a speaker and amp set to a (teenager who faked his age he said he was 18). and my husband installed it in his car ..well its been 3 months since then and the teenager showed up at our door step saying he broke the speakers(blew them out) and for us to give his money back; but we tolded him before went we intalled the speaker and amp that we only have a 30 day warrenty on the speakers he’ll have to go threw the manufatier from where the speakers is made after that 30 days but 2 weeks ago he said he wrecked his car and broke the speakers we told him since the 30 day warranty has passed and we cant give refunds or replacments.but now he shows up at our door in the middle of the night wanting money ….. what would you do??? please be honest

Jamie

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Any ideas on how to get free publicity for my business?

Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Jill C asked:


My business is an automotive service business, which means I diagnose hard to find problems, do prepurchase inspections and do predictive maintenance. I do not repair cars or recommend garages. I am totally unbiased. I give a 12 page report.

I have testimonials from my satisfied customers. They would of spent thousands for repairs Coming to us gave them the piece of mind they were looking for. They couldn’t be taken for a “ride”. Forewarned is forearmed. We are not auto mechanics we are professional automotive engineers. Our business is to diagnose, report and analyze.

I know the media would give me free publicity. How do I go about it?

Brittany

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Help! How can I start a business when I have no money, real bad credit and no rich friends or family?

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
Automotive Services
dstahngogo asked:


I have a great idea for a new members only service business that is partial web based and partial brick and mortar in the automotive industry. I found a need that hasn’t been met and this business is designed to meet that need. I know this is a service that most people can really use with nearly no competition. The entire concept is quite unique and very legitimate and the income potential is incredible.

So far I have a rough business plan that I put together as well as the name of the business and a great looking logo. There’s just one huge problem. Where do I get the start up money of at least $35K - $50K to start my new business?

Here are the facts. I have no money. I’m on Social Security disability and I can barely make it from month to month. I have terrible credit and no wealthy friends or family members. So traditional funding sources such as banks, credit cards, and asking friends or family members for money are all out of the question.

I need the 35K - $50K for two web pages one of which is fairly elaborate and is an important integral part of my business. I also need money for office space, advertising and a variety of other business-related items needed for a new start-up.

I have some prior experience doing this business but this time I’ll be ratcheting it up a bit and will be eventually helping hundreds of thousands of people along the way.

One great part of my business is that people who are signed up can actually make some real cold hard cash. My business will be a real win-win situation for everybody involved.

Any help to find the necessary funding would be very much appreciated!

Thanks!!

Stephen

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Plz review my resume for service advisor in an automotive dealership?

Monday, June 9th, 2008
Automotive Services
nsoriano asked:


OBJECTIVE

To obtain a position that fully utilizes my knowledge and skills. I am a structured team oriented player seeking a company that will allow me to expand my horizon in an environment that fosters growth and future career development.

EXPERIENCE
2008 - Current Auto Shop #1.

Service Advisor/Asst. Mang.

Raised profitability through cost control on supplies,

Outside companies and vendors.

Advise customers on work needed by providing expertise

Explanations on maintenance, emissions and electrical repairs.

Maintain pricing and inventory integrity on all products.

Prepare and invoice repair orders.

Responsible for the distribution of repair orders.
2007 - 2008

Sales Associate Company #1
Oral and written communications with customers.

Explain and describe product to customers.

Constant contact with clients and applicants.

Complete call logs and reports.

Generated qualified sales opportunities through

Cold canvassing and telemarketing.

2006 - 2007 Auto Shop #2

Automotive B - Technician

Repair all diverse aspects of various models of vehicles.

Trained/Certified in Argis program for Ford vehicles.

Use online database to obtain information for vehicle repair.

Make an accurate diagnosis to repair each vehicle.

Committed to customer satisfaction and quality workmanship.
2005 - 2006 Auto Shop #3

Automotive B - Technician

Use online database to obtain information for vehicle repair.

Make an accurate diagnosis to repair each vehicle.

Performed mechanical repairs and general vehicle maintenance on Subaru vehicles.

Committed to customer satisfaction and quality workmanship.

EDUCATION

2007 Marketing Major, Queensborough Community College

COMPUTER SKILLS

MS Word, Excel, Corel, Power Point, Internet Savvy

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Speak, read and write in Spanish.

Heidi

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