Tips&Advice On Opening Your Own Auto Shop 

I gained more quality, important advice for the auto Collison shop I am opening in this one video of a 20 year old kid than I have gotten by a years worth of "experienced" bussiness owners in the industry. 10 years from now, this kid is gonna be much further than his expectations bc he has the recipe+ approach for success!!!! Keep the innovative + informative videos coming man. MUCH APPRECIATED

Your skill level is incredible for your age! Your customers are going to swarm you.

You are one of the smartest young guys I have listened to. If you keep going like this, no one can stop you. You will succeed in anything you do!

Very good, You are wise beyond your years i'm 53 and finally opening my own real shop i also dabble in music, Thanks!

It helped a lot .... I'll be opening soon in Karachi, Pakistan. Thanks for this help. Keep up good work.

Much respect bro, really like how you started all this by the age of 20. I'd love to see a video on opening a car dealership if you can. Thanks

Thanks for the tips and advise, you got a good head on your shoulders for your age, I wish you all the best luck in your future, I look forward to hear the 10 year update in your garage.

5:19 Thought that was a bee in real life behind me and got scared lol

You GO MAN! ! School ! Starting a business ! is a GREAT COMBINATION ! In 10 more years . You will be SUCESSFUL !

I'm opening one in South Africa Johannesburg. Nice listening to your experience

Thank you for your videos. I really want my own shop! I appreciate you clips.

just got into your channel I've literally seen every vid in the last two days I own a 2001 BMW 325i And to me your living the dream

You are a great mentor . I worked since I was 8 due to my dad was a master mechanic for a total of 55 years. Back then you could bring your kid to work in a shop . he worked in 2 shops as a master mechanic at taxi places . I started by sweeping floors then doing oil changes and by 13 could take a car apart and put it back together again. I did that until I wanted something different . So I went in the NAVY on submarines for 7 years. But I wanted to do 20 but it was not in the cards. I got hurt bad on one leaving me with no use from the waist down. I still wonder today if I would have stayed working on cars if I would have gotten hurt.

I know this video is kinda old, but it touched me, I want to get hold of you

Definitely a dream of mine, opening my own shop.. I'm going to go to college for automotive technician or body repair; I already see it working out

Just want to say thanks! Real good advise, keep up the good work.

Man you're awesome!! You're motivating me because I want to open a shop too! I'm in the same situation as you with family help but the only problem is that I cant't get helped by other mechanics becasu the want money for that or they dont't have time to learn me so my only chance is to watch you're videos. I'm 20 and I'm in love with bimmers and you're helping me a lot so keep up with shoplife..

You're definitely doing a great job. Wish you the best in California

I'd like to see a video on the legal document! and your doing awesome man! I'm hoping to open my own shop, after I move to Florida! I want to do that same you are, and make it a more of a brand then just a small shop! I worked in the mechanics field for 5 years, I just got out because each shop I worked at was terrible to the customer and/or the employees! so now I'm just working anywhere I can till I move!

I am impressed u are wise beyond your years..experience is very important

I love the mobile auto repair business ! The overhead and the freedom is great !

Am just starting in the industry and ur advices was always guiding thanks for the videos..best of luck with ur new shop in Cali.

Great tips and Advised. Keep on sharing.

Everyday I watch your videos... everyday I question what I want to do. Watching your videos is inspiring me to maybe start me career working as a mechanic. I really always thought about when I was young but never really pursued it because I always though it wouldn't be a job where I can live happily. I never really thought to one day open my own shop but it sounds like an appealing idea. I know it's not going to be easy especially on Long Island where I live but maybe one day I'll be as successful as you man.

Keep up the good work bro very smart young man

You the man This is a dream that many wish they could do i am so happy for your success Keep it it up homi better days

same thing here. the neighbours really like my 2 2nd gen cameros and my p71;)

How many people who were wearing headphones started looking around your environemnt at 5:23 Lol

Great video...its never too late.The main aim is to keep moving and focus on the goals..Thanks fornsharing,I have been in formal employment for sometime and hope to be self employed.....kudos

I would like to see a video on opening a dealership.

I've subscribed today. Thank you. Have you made a video of a tour of your workshop? If not, then that's a suggestion!

I thought it was funny that I live in charlotte and found this video while researching what I need to do to open my own shop

All good advice. Thanks.

2:20 LMAO welcome to the club my friend!

Big up to you 17 moving weight

Thank you. You Rock . Hope I can be like you

you said you were opening a shop in Alhambra CA. did you open it?

Your so awesome man 😀

good shit bro. keep up the good work

THX SO MUCH BRO FOR THE MAZINNG ADVICED

How much money do you recommend you have saved up before opening a shop? 🤔

Thanks for your advised.

Keep up to great work on the videos

let us know where your shop will be. Most shops I know or have experienced with are run by non-enthusiasts. It's good to know a shop run by an enthusiast. Best of luck.

shop life is my shops Email plus a few relevant digits lol SHOPLIFE!

don't forget in California you need your Bureau of Automotive Repair license

Good sh*t buddy 👍

I worked in my car and I found out it to be fun nd interesting.since,then mechanic is what I want to do.revolutionize the work.dream of me.

Best tutorial video my friend Congrats

Yeah I would like to know about license and stuff.

I saw you walking in Walmart I was that person in counter 20 7-30-16 lol it's true shoplife

Great stuff man, So are you already in Cali? I have to come down and chop it up with you. If you need advice or If I need advice or help. Thanks for the great vid's and professionalizm.

It helped me have some tips gonna open a shop here in the phillipines soon

awesome videos been watching them for a few weeks. didn't know you're from Charlotte just learned that in this video wich is awesome because I live in Charlotte now and I drive a E46 that I work all by myself

Great job kid Keep up the good work 😊

Hey, what’s up man, A buddy and myself are currently wanting to open up a shop in Northern California, and was wondering what’s the process on doing so. Great video by the way, great information

I have my small auto body repair shop at the age of 15 am i living life a little early? lol

Hey - great video! would you mind telling me what equipment I would need to start my own garage? Is there some list you can share with me for servicing private vehicles? Thanks!

Great Advice thanks for the video

Great Video, I am thinking of opening up my own shop as an owner not as a worker, I can do basic work but I am not an expert. I have started a few businesses in the past but I feel there is a need for other kinds of shops in my area.

Cool video bru👍 Thanks for sharing

Much respect to you brother

Being self-employed myself, I think you touched on many important things, but didn't underscore a couple of points enough. First, YOU are the business and that means two very important things. If you aren't personable and you don't come off well, you'll never get any business and if you did you wouldn't get repeat business. Secondly, you can't get sick or injured because you're it. Next to insufficient working capital, the second greatest reason that sole proprietors fail is illness.

Did you have someone running your dealership while you worked on other things? How did you manage? Thanks

Can you build your own shop /warhouse to use as a shop

yes i would like to have the paper work to open up a shop

I am from India Lucknow... Planning to start my modification business... Any important suggestion is welcomed...

throw some light on hoe much initial investment do we need (which include all the bills, labour cost, govt documentations, tools n equipment) and second thing is wat all are are govt formalities.

Did you sell the parts mostly locally through craigslist etc or did you use Ebay and ship parts? Thanks, great videos.

Any plans od moving here in the UK, I'll be your first customer mate

Wow Alhambra ur moving ur shop literally a 2 towns over from my house :) can't wait Mayb you can work on my m3

hey... i will love to work on cars. but i don't have any practical knowledge about it. from where should i start?

I need you to explain what license permits and paperwork I need to open the shop is I want to do safeties just for a dealership no major repairs

What if you don’t plan to do the work yourself but hire some young kids to do it for basic maintenance. I do have some basic experience maintaining my own car so I was there I know Cars at some level.Would that work OK any tips?

how to start your own mechanic workshop and what are the requirements also pricing

I never did part out ......but audio install.... brakes......... tune ups...... suspension on gm cars Is what I do thank u

What makes a composite chassis construction composite I know it's made of two of more components but how do I identify a composite construction.

Great video! Me and a friend want to start a legal automobile ac repair business....I live in Florida...do you know anything about doing a two man shop legalities...? I have tools and am a decent mechanic already just want to specialize in ac. Thanks...ps searched RU-vid could not find videos on starting auto ac shop..thanks for your time...

let me know when you're all settled in Alhambra. I want some work done on my e46 m3

I love you presentation. I am interested, can you mentor/guide?

I'm not sure if you have any experience or dealings with collision shops but I was wondering if you had any advice that would differentiate from auto repair? Being that, in auto body shops gain most of Thier bussiness through insurance companies or verbal contracts with other small businesses! thanks

love the vids man.. question for anyone that can help.. need to replace my 2000 328i auto bmw engine, found one with 112k is $900 for just the engine a good price? I know nothing on value for a bimmer engine cause ive never had to swap one.. thanks (engine is good)

Alhambra is just around the corner from me, LA is a completely different world than NC, best of luck to you man. What made you want to move to LA? You are still going to school in NC but have a shop in LA? How is that going to work?

hey,really enjoy ur videos, i have been watching it for almost a year, i have an e46 325, but its in bad condition, and i really get tired of working on it. So im wondering if you are still gonna work primary on e46 or something else, cause its really hard to find a good substitute fro e46. I really learned a lot from this channel.

so what about the paper work ? permits and license and contracts ?

Please can you please send me more information about building a new work shop

Great discussion my man. Where do you get your partout cars now that you're in CA? I can't find any for under 2k...

what tools is really needed in opening a Carshop

how do you get financing, looking back?

Can you reply with your shop location in Alhambra, CA. Please I need car service. Thanks, Lui

Small world I live in Wendell!

Great video! I can sure use your help ! Is there a way of messaging you directly or call

if you can help make a video about licensing and liability i would highly appreciate it!

I am Diplomat of Automobile . I need advice about location of garage . My place near village that also near small town .

Please message or vid about working with a dealership! I was planning on doing what your doing. I have a garage work space at a home and I do a bunch of portable repairs. I soon hope to open a bigger garage and start a business, but also sell some cars to a dealership. I hope you can assist with any suggestions!

what is the legal document for starting custom shop

inspiring

Do you know how I can lower my 325xi in the front a little more? I have bav auto lowering springs and koni struts but till have a super big wheel gap? I'm running 17x10 all around with 215/45/17

I want to start making money parting out cars! what is your best advice?

hey did you have to do any thing with the wiring on the s54 swap?