A Business

[Ian B Walker]

I suppose it begs the question ....... if I'm Kinky, then what kind of shop is it

K

I bet Sp!ke is your supplier

On another subject, yes we do need to meet up. You have been promising this for 2 years now

 

[Kinky]

we do need to meet up. You have been promising this for 2 years now

Yes ..... but who blew who out at the last moment the last time?

 

[Thmsshaun]

Sites looking good Ian. Hope all is going to plan so far. At some point there will be a C43 heading your way for a gear box oil change

Only thing I would say. Going pre 1995 is always going to in the long term be a limited market as the vehicles get older and more got to the scrap heap car heaven. Although people would be willing to travel from furthur to go to a well known specialist. Just thinking for the general servicing it could be worth looking at a more general Mercedes domain rather than model specific.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Thanks Shaun, you have a very valid point. Yes I will service more modern cars and I will replace items on them. What I want to avoid is all the diagnostics on them that require a Star or other machine. So far as newer cars are concerned I have changed a W208 gearbox, Done a CLK 320 plug change, a couple of W208 oil changes and today a CLK55 AMG set of hand brake shoes (not for the faint hearted). I am quite willing to do that sort of thing, however I like to think my expertee lies in the older breed where old fashioned engineering and knowledge of thing mechanical are concerned.

 

[lotusmark2]

Had a text picture from Ian today, the new place looks GREAT, FAIR play to the man!!

 

[Shude]

Thanks Shaun, you have a very valid point. Yes I will service more modern cars and I will replace items on them. What I want to avoid is all the diagnostics on them that require a Star or other machine. So far as newer cars are concerned I have changed a W208 gearbox, Done a CLK 320 plug change, a couple of W208 oil changes and today a CLK55 AMG set of hand brake shoes (not for the faint hearted). I am quite willing to do that sort of thing, however I like to think my expertee lies in the older breed where old fashioned engineering and knowledge of thing mechanical are concerned.

I think you are being silly! It is possible to pick up second-hand or aftermarket diagnostic equipment and from what I hear/read they are not that difficult to operate. Investing in this equipment may open the doors to a lot more customers and will allow you to diversify.

 

[Ian B Walker]

I think you are being silly! It is possible to pick up second-hand or aftermarket diagnostic equipment and from what I hear/read they are not that difficult to operate. Investing in this equipment may open the doors to a lot more customers and will allow you to diversify.

Thanks Nick, no I am not being sarcy. You have a valid point. But first I need to walk before I run. Maybe in 6 months time when I am established in one field then I could possibly look at another. I am not writting this notion off.

 

[lotusmark2]

so whats the plan for tomorrow boss

 

[lotusmark2]

OK, here is the first pic of 124works, ramp coming soon
(hope you dont mind me posting Ian)

 

[glojo]

Brilliant,
Congratulations and when is the big day?

John

 

[GazCaff]

Best of luck with the new venture, Ian.

I'll be dropping you a line in the not too distant future when I have the pennies available for an ATF fluid and filter change if thats the kind of job you'd be willing to do.

 

[Ian B Walker]

Best of luck with the new venture, Ian.

I'll be dropping you a line in the not too distant future when I have the pennies available for an ATF fluid and filter change if thats the kind of job you'd be willing to do.

Not a problem mate. Call me Arkwright if you want, "Open all Hours" :bannana:

 

[jaymanek]

I think you are being silly! It is possible to pick up second-hand or aftermarket diagnostic equipment and from what I hear/read they are not that difficult to operate. Investing in this equipment may open the doors to a lot more customers and will allow you to diversify.

i agree ian, I saw a Snap On Diagnostic tool go for £800 on ebay with 2006 software and connectors for every car.
These hand held units will show 99% of fault codes and can erase them..

I used one myself last week, so easy to use, i had a airbag light on a W210, it told me the seat pad sensor was faulty, i changed this and hey presto..

I think you could be limiting yourself greatly by not having one of these toys..

Snap on do them new for about £3500 but you can pay monthly if it helps...

There are lots of other companies doing them too...

Santok in coventry uses one that has a printer on board which is great as you can show this to customer to prove the fault exists and your not rippping them off!

Good luck matey!

 

[Subyland]

I think a GTG will be in order to celebrate the grand opening...

 

[COUPE FREAK]

I think a GTG will be in order to celebrate the grand opening...

yes,,

 

[Ian B Walker]

I am game for a dirty hands GTG in September when my brand new 2 post ramp is installed. Throw the idea arround a little and see who would be interested.

 

[Gollom]

I am game for a dirty hands GTG in September when my brand new 2 post ramp is installed. Throw the idea arround a little and see who would be interested.

Game too - but away for the 1st couple of weeks and

 

[timmy]

Defo count me in.............could have a look under my motor too!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Dieselman]

If nothing else at least the lighting looks pretty good in the workshop. There's nothing worse than working in the dark.

 

[Rob77]

A dirty hands GTG sounds good to me ...