$20K Invested to Start an Auto Repair Shop (Did it Work?)

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The consistent customer demand for high-quality auto repair makes a mechanic business a great recession-proof option for aspiring entrepreneurs. Lucky Sing started his car repair business, Lucky’s Auto Repair, with $20,000 in 2016.
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Now, he’s bringing in a revenue of more than $40,000 every month, and in this interview, he’s telling our viewers how he achieved that impressive growth.
Lucky worked a traditional 9 to 5 job before starting Lucky’s Auto Repair. He was looking for a career that would give him more of a challenge, and he found that by opening his own mechanic shop. His ability to build and lead a strong team has been a big driver of his company’s growth. In this interview, he’ll share his strategies to find and hire the best talent, along with his advice for other business leaders on how to get the most out of the team you build.
Something else an auto repair shop absolutely needs to succeed is customer trust. We’ll find out where Lucky learned his car repair skills and how he ensures consistent quality and knowledge depth across his team. We’ll also delve into the nuts and bolts of how much it costs to run an auto shop, and find out if the shop’s 10% profit margins are what a new auto shop should target when setting its rates.
Whether you own your own auto shop or are thinking about starting one, you’ll learn a lot of helpful tips from this video! And make sure you check out our other interviews with auto industry business owners:
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:11 How Lucky Got Into The Business
2:38 Most Profitable Services
3:28 Creative Marketing Strategies
4:54 How To Get Started TODAY
6:26 Essentials You Need To Begin
7:50 How To Set Yourself Up For Success
8:54 Deep Dive Into Lucky’s Work
11:03 How Lucky Stands Out Over Competitors
12:27 Systems and Processes
14:19 Let’s Talk Numbers
15:27 Key Factors to Picking a Location
16:31 Advice on How To Scale
18:41 Building a Team
20:26 Learn This Trick with Taxes
21:42 Blitz Time with Lucky!
23:13 Overcoming Challenges
24:16 The Importance of Reviews
25:17 Key To Pricing
26:14 How Lucky Funded His Business
28:17 Necessary Skills To Start
29:14 How To Break Even
30:31 Management Tips
31:18 What Busy Months Are Like
32:42 Why a Website is Important
33:48 Key Resources
35:36 Valuable Training
36:33 The Future of Lucky’s
37:35 How To Avoid This Mistake
#mechanic #carrepair #autorepair

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@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

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@thev5140 Жыл бұрын

20k to make his career is his luck, there are many big auto repair shops have been many years but they still going out business today . what can 20k do these days? 20k not enough to buy tools , 20k f no way to open car repair shop in boston or NY , liar .

@gb342002 Жыл бұрын

To anyone watching, these are videos just to sell this link... no way on earth only 20k to start an auto repair shop.

@TuLe-hi3mq 11 ай бұрын

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@thomaspearson9215 8 ай бұрын

@@thev5140not trying to be the barrier of bad news bud but certian states are different with that sort of thing. In yours would make sense but again its in a different state. Gotta do some homework man.

@jasonkoplen2554 Ай бұрын

This video is horse💩 $20k isn’t enough to buy the basic tools to work in a fully equipped shop. Also banks don’t do small business loans, so where’d he get the $20k?

@georgef1176 Жыл бұрын

The absolute biggest plus for this shop is being on his own property. If you can go this route then definitely do it. Also Lucky seems to be a great boss/owner, easy going nice people always is a must. This guy will continue to grow.

@grant1430 Жыл бұрын

Depends on a ton of factors like location, financing, site, etc. I know a shop that was in the same spot for 30 years and then recently sold the original location to a mixed use developer moved up the street and two years later sold the shop to another developer and is in a new spot further up the street. They’ve probably made more profits from real estate than auto work😂. On the flip side you got 1 mile east and there’s like a bunch of shops that are sitting unused and on the market for a long time because the area is low income and low visibility. Building is a whole different ballpark and delays can be detrimental if you don’t have existing cash to cover it.

@superameric8 Жыл бұрын

Purchased my shop 30 years ago for 200k, it's now worth millions. So yeah, location.

@thev5140 Жыл бұрын

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

100%, thanks George

@ryanlangston9673 Жыл бұрын

@@thev5140 so guess you didn't pay attention he said it cost him 20k because he had the property and went the route of having the shop on his property they said that it would be at least double that today. Due to rent increases and inflation. And if you didn't research you would find that there are auto repair businesses that are for sale for 240k including tools all you would need is 20% to get a loan. And have a shop there is semi established already.

@txsancho615 Жыл бұрын

He hit every point most of us mechanics struggled with. Flat rate wasn't too bad but quality would take a hit, people would stress when they were under, working a 70hr job and warranty only paying you 42 was rough. Getting paid on days we couldn't even drive to the shop was un heard of. Getting paid hourly with a bonus system is a major plus. Love to see it! Keep on rocking on Lucky!

@TheRusschannel Жыл бұрын

When your an AA Tech, making warr time is not that hard.. just keep at it!

@thev5140 Жыл бұрын

@TheRusschannel Жыл бұрын

@@thev5140 no way ANYWHERE... its a little misinformation to make a good story is all... And being humans we beleive EVERYTHING

@robludwigsen7831 Жыл бұрын

Dealerships used to pay 50/50 to the mechanic..50 percent parts and 50 percent labor. Flat rate was designed make it not worth wrenching.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

flat rate can be good , just wasn’t something I was drawn to based on my experience. Thanks for your kind words 🙏

@319speed Жыл бұрын

I disagree. You don't need school at all. You can start at a dealer work your way up. They will send you to training. No school debt.

@gamersens2363 Жыл бұрын

I agree and disagree with this statement. Starting at the bottom of a dealership working to the top would take years. Not to mention the training that they send you to would cost a lot of money. Plus there’s already going to be a line of technicians that are already waiting to go.

@gdot5438 Жыл бұрын

@@gamersens2363 not true depending on you skill level i started as a apprentice at my local bus transit on 2 months i was moved up to technician 2 based on my knowledge and work i put in . ill be a full on mechanic by my whole year im a sponge at work i guess it depends on the person the employer especially if they pay attention to your work ethic.

@eddylorenzo5033 Жыл бұрын

Facts depending on dealers

@MostGenericUser Жыл бұрын

Only problem with this is you're at the Mercy of those around you to be teaching you and sometimes those people were taught incorrectly and now they're passing wrong procedures and knowledge down to you getting you into bad habits. If you have a great mentor though and the right attitude then school doesn't matter. I went to school for automotive but I didn't really start to get a good grasp on things until I was working on cars everyday for at least 40 hours a week. I am thankful that I know the correct way to do everything though I see some of my coworkers who didn't get any professional training doing things that makes me extremely uncomfortable for their and the customers safety.

@matthewJeanFlasch Жыл бұрын

Disagree: School is meant to be condensed, specific training which done right can shave time down dramatically to learn. 1. School 2. Apprentice 3. Light Duty 4. Heavy 5. Drivability

@jdtv...9134 Жыл бұрын

Developing a relationship with the customers probably one of the most important. They will tell their friends and family members so on and so forth how great of a person you are. All of my bbb awards we're based on such transparency

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

This is very true JD. Word of mouth referrals are one of the best referrals a business owner can receive. 😀 Congrats on your bbb awards. That's super amazing! What type of business are you in?

@jdtv...9134 Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip electrical, but I'm a jack of all. Rebuilt transmissions on the side, work on cars as well. I was taught that when you first meet a customer you treat them like a friend, learn to know they like and don't like. Also not to use um,ah, and like in any of your conversations with customers. Transparency as well as honesty. I can also spot a shady customer a mile away some things you pick up after a decade or so. 🤣 I can go on and on my friend a job well done thank you 🙏

@MMK86 Жыл бұрын

great comment, I learned this when I ran a computer business....being honest and transparent with your customers goes a long way, even when you mess up. It was key to my success at the time. It got to a point where customer's would have me over for dinner and treat like family, it was awesome.

@akiyajapan Жыл бұрын

I read recently "No outside change can really take root without an inner change," so I'd like to hear more personal-related answers from these people about their previous failures and how they overcame them.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, we'll do that!

@akiyajapan Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip Awesome! Thanks!!

@JoelxCruz Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip that’s great! I’d like that too!

@none9990 Жыл бұрын

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@AdamWhite-bl1dz 6 ай бұрын

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@crashm1 Жыл бұрын

I take issue with his start up cost estimate. To outfit a garage to repair modern cars from bumper to bumper is going to be closer to 60K in tooling - factory scan tools for your top three car lines, AC machines, wallet flushing machines, a variety of timing alignment tools and the like plus another 40 to 80 in shop equipment like lifts, air compressors, fluid dispensers, jacks, snad blasting cabinets and parts washers, service information systems and such. Add another 40K if you buy a used alignment rack and new Hunter or John Bean system. I also have some issues with his thinking his high margin jobs are the engine swaps. They are massive time sucks with low profit margins on the parts as well. Give me half a dozen brake jobs and scheduled maintenance services any day of the week. The bay turns over faster and that drives up effective labor rates and gross profit.

@Ozzy920 Жыл бұрын

completely agree, or maybe we just live in horrible locations lol

@jamesborek8125 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I'll take volume work all day long.

@benzobrimzs Жыл бұрын

Yeah those numbers were imaginative to say the least .

@rrmobilemaintenancellc7272 Жыл бұрын

Im assuming that was just startup to get things rolling. As time progressed he probably invested into outfitting his garage with the proper tooling.

@DJKadilac Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the actual property and the steel building!

@ateupjacob Жыл бұрын

I just wanted to say props to lucky! Created a way for himself in a saturated difficult industry and it’s very respectable.

@SkilledEddie Жыл бұрын

The industry is saturated with shops but the shops have a problem keeping and hiring mechanics because of the shortage of workers out there. So there's plenty of work out there.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacob, teamwork makes the dream work

@edwinochoa4470 5 ай бұрын

He gave you the best business advice in the beginning, “ profit close to zero” IRS is kicking and screaming right now 😂

@rudyjhughes Жыл бұрын

A 10k somewhat quality lift is 5000+ , a r134a machine is 4000+, a 134a machine is 600”+. A decent scan tool is 4500, a box full of tools is well over 20k. I have no clue where he got that number from as I own/operate a shop.

@10Sethg Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. He may have accumulated a lot of stuff during his career. He also may have owned the property and built on it with a “cheap” structure.

@strickca991 Жыл бұрын

He pulled those numbers out of his @$$.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

You’re 100% correct. My answer was based off of what it took me to start my shop. And when I say shop. It was 1 lift and minimal hand tools. Rest of the stuff was added as the business grew. In no way could i afford to outfit it with 20k the way it is now. But that should not deter someone from starting. I’ve talked to other business owners who have started with much less.

@michaelsieber6601 3 ай бұрын

Barebones not counting personal tools 20k for 1 lift and all your fees and what you would consider to be shop equipment is probably about right plus or minus 10k depending on the state Washington doesn’t do inspections and western Washington doesn’t have a winter so there is less money in a tire machine like there is in eastern part of the state. You don’t really even need an ac machine a recovery tank and a vac pump is all you really need so you could do it for that also used equipment is always for sale

@imtheeastgermanguy5431 3 ай бұрын

I guess he started low and than bought more and more stuff. I would do it but I don't have a business

@audi_kid Жыл бұрын

As a 10 year Audi & Porsche dealer tech this is awesome!!! I’d go back to turning wrenches 🔧🤘🏼 Mad respect how lucky runs the shop!! 💯

@JoelxCruz Жыл бұрын

That’s great! He’s doing amazing! The shop I used to work at in Chicago called Lincoln Park Import service generates about 80k-100k a month on cars. The system the owner a friend of mine designed to pay off the place in 2 years at 1.5 mil then fix it all up after 2-3 years about now it’s all profits no lease or mortgage to pay. They have 4 lifts. He also allowed us to work on side jobs after work any day of the week for free. I think they stopped doing tires and focus’s on the more mechanical sides of the cars. Their lot only fits about 8-10 cars so every car has to be out by Friday-Saturday and on Saturday the owner is there for the new cars coming in for the start of the week on Monday. Sat-Sun everyone is off. Monday-Friday 8-6pm

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment on the video Joel Cruz. What an amazing story. Auto Repair can be such a lucrative business to get into. 😀 Are you still in the auto industry?

@Pablomcdubbin Жыл бұрын

This KZfaq channel is very underrated, there's great info in every video. And im noticing some common trends among all the owners

@almostproper2563 Жыл бұрын

Great information, Lucky's aproach of owner, worker, ceo is top notch. Keeping your employees happy and involved in there own skill set and growing is amazing. Salary is great and so if quality. I wish more owners in the automotive industry use your strategy.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

We really appreciate your comment Almost Proper. This business was a great example of how to run a successful auto repair shop. 😀Are you in the same type of industry?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words. 🙏

@sunnyl7452 4 ай бұрын

Bro.. really great inspiration... ❤

@yabasta13 Жыл бұрын

Good video. They really talk about some of the more complicated aspects of running a business that a shop might encounter

@bbailey7976 Жыл бұрын

Great Chanel! I'm Veteran tired of allowing poor managers, and degrading workplace business management that is driving me to follow my passion. The Information shared in this videl alone has truly made an impact and lit a fire under me to pursue my passion! Thank you!

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@dylans4108 Жыл бұрын

Am 18 years old working at a dealership, had little knowledge but outworked other employees and soaked in everything. There paying for my school and I’ll be a journeyman by 21-22 this is the path, start a business after this

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Dylan, great plan, one thing I would recommend is write your goals/dates down on paper and try to stick to them. I waited along time to start my business. If I were to do it again, I’d have started sooner. I was 29 when I started my shop.

@RubioGamess 11 ай бұрын

@@luckysing2300 I have so many ideas like Auto Detailing, Flipping Cars, Collision Center and Car wrapping and I’m 26. Am I too old? And were do you recommend where to start?

@luckysing2300 11 ай бұрын

@@RubioGamess best advise I can give you is focus on what you enjoy the most, There is money in most industries, if you become the best at it in your area. The Jack of all trades is a master of none.

@luckysing2300 11 ай бұрын

And no, your never too old to learn and grow. :)

@12brmien Жыл бұрын

If you understand electronics you can easily be a good tech without school. The rest is learned hands on or in researching the systems themselves. But I agree learning g the electronic side is the hardest part, but the most important.

@DadsRCGaragePNW Жыл бұрын

Most outlandish purchase has been my expensive tool box. It doesn’t make me any extra money and it just looks nice. Could have spent a quarter of the money for off brand and accomplish the same thing.

@albfixenit3275 6 ай бұрын

Just started a small shop. This gave me a lot of insight. Thank you. 🙏

@jamesmedina2062 Жыл бұрын

Lucky is a great, honest guy. I love his volumes of transparent tips.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 Glad to be of help :)

@DAZZA1933 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching a few of these videos you guys make i really really really enjoy them.the person doing the interviewing ask really great questions!!!! So informative and very very inspiring which I find is really rare.and it’s easy to understand and follow it’s all done very calmly no jumping around and loud music.very good easy to follow format great links.keep up the amazing awesome job you guys are doing 👍😊✅✅👌

@othmana2979 Жыл бұрын

just wanted to say what an amazing channel this is..... the amount of useful knowledge here is insane.... thanks alot and keep it up!

@ToriSmith-fuckit Ай бұрын

1:54

@user-hu6kv3qz9r 5 ай бұрын

Auto repair is like an evergreen business. He did really great in marketing and all explained how he serves customers

@NuggetsAutomotive 8 ай бұрын

Glad to see a local shop kicking ass. I also highly recommend vocationsl high schools like Sno-Isle Tech for their automotive program. I did 2 years of that and got into aerospace as a test tech and automotove repair and restorations on the side

@kyledoornbosch2298 Жыл бұрын

I have a farm generator setup in the shop, since we can loss power quite regulate up north. It also allows costumers to hang out and stay warm when we are working on their cars

@mjpm7888 Жыл бұрын

You truly deserve more recognition for your work on this channel, thank you so much. Greetings from Perú!! :)

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

@jerbear7952 5 ай бұрын

This is by far the best channel on youtube that covers different businesses. Most are just scammy hustle content farms.

@penasautoservice4836 Жыл бұрын

Started my own business in Victoria, Tx Took me 7k to lease, insure, equip and hire 1 mechanic. I already had most equipment and tools. Just invested in a 2 post lift and specialty tools.

@sylvesterkasimeni4637 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Lucky seems like a really nice guy and a good tech too. Im in the same field for eleven years now, opened my own shop five years ago, gotta say operating from your own property takes a huge load off of your running costs.

@Repomex01 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful business model, he deserves all the success.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

🙏

@RickySaddnagim Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! I was patiently waiting for a mechanic video.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

You're very much welcome Ricky. We're happy your wait is over. 😀Are you in the auto industry as well?

@benflath4059 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, I am an teenager working really hard to start my own. This was exactly what I needed to know. Lucky answered a lot of the questions I had

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Super impressive Ben. 😀Keep up the great work. We think you'll do wonderful. Do you currently work in this industry?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Ben, glad it was helpful, although not all my answers will apply to everyone and their situation, they are based off my experience. I wish you success in what ever you put your mind too!

@sriharianne5229 2 ай бұрын

Lucky Singh Sound he is of Indian origin. No other feelings, just curiosity. Looks like he is born and brought up here. I appreciate the way he is treating the business. He is paying his employees well and he himself paid well and making a decent and respectful 10%. That is the essence of life. I congratulate Lucky Singh for his achievements and also thanks for being so honest in answering all business questions without any hesitation. Thank both of you for the video.

@ukexbreakdownman Жыл бұрын

What a great video i wish i had learned from someone like Lucky when i had started out in this very complex industry well done you deserve all the success

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video! How long have you been in the industry?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 I’m learning my self everyday!! Stay positive:)

@tomquinn1192 19 күн бұрын

It may be a year old, but this is a great story and video. Tough business to be sure, but you can tell Lucky loves it and he's made some good business moves.

@chrsil 8 ай бұрын

Is a no brainer. A combination of Good quality of work, great staff and not charging an arm and a leg. Customers will be happy and become recurrent. This works as well with other type of businesses. Great job Lucky!

@UpFlip 8 ай бұрын

Well said! Are you a business owner yourself, or are you looking to start one? ☺️

@i.g.991 Жыл бұрын

I am just on my way to open my own car repair shop. You, guys are amazing. I found in this video plenty of USEFUL information.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Best of luck! 👊

@deronthomas7904 Жыл бұрын

I did 13 years as a Level 3 Support Analyst at CCC Pathways, and CCC One. A major competitor to Mitchell Coalition Estimating.

@danyelias8800 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for all the valuable info ❤

@johnsonkibirige6519 Жыл бұрын

Am very impressed by this Lucky Guy!! Lucky Auto Repair. I run a auto repair shop in Kampala Uganda and this has been very insightful me as an auto entrepreneur.

@kalidahmedaden2822 Жыл бұрын

Hello John. I am from Kenya. I am glad to hear you.

@hooptierescue2540 Жыл бұрын

what's really good for the down times is to have a couple of low priority restoration jobs one can work on to rack up some extra hours when regular in-and-out customer work is slow

@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics 4 ай бұрын

I just stumbled onto this channel and wanted to say that Paul asked all the questions that were popping in my head while watching this video. What an amazing host and quality channel that just boosted my determination in my career!

@UpFlip 4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome to hear! What career are you on? And hey, Paul appreciates your comment! 🙏

@NextLevelAutoDiagnostics 4 ай бұрын

@@UpFlip I do mobile diagnostics on vehicles

@georgef1176 Жыл бұрын

I myself flip cars on top of repair. Flipping cars has become my biggest means of income, now I’m to the point I’m selling mostly cool cars that have a fan base like gtr’s or collector cars.

@castellanos9924 Жыл бұрын

Hey man, can you speak more about this? I’m thinking of doing this

@Clan501-Scotland 6 ай бұрын

This has been my living for the past 20 years. I find people get put off starting this business due to a lack of mechanical experience and that works in my favour. I own 3 shops now never touched a tool in my life when i started. One unit and one mechanic on the payroll with me as the labourer. He now manages my whole business.

@shaikrahimbasha1485 3 ай бұрын

In where sir

@gtrenosky Жыл бұрын

Great video learned allot and hope to apply it on a current business venture. Thank you for providing this information and thank you lucky for opening up your business to us.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Wishing you the best of luck, Gonzalo.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Your welcome Hope you learned something, I continue to learn everyday!

@AK-IT Жыл бұрын

31:41 Suggestion for Winter months: A tow truck or car hauler to pickup peoples cars from house to shop for repair then return them for your Winter Repair Service. No business or automotive technician background, just brainstorming.

@tube8522 Жыл бұрын

My father had two shops on Lorain Oh. He claimed the personalities of the customer were by far the hardest thing to deal with. Lucky seems to have the personality to deal with customers and his people. Good luck Lucky, may the blessings of the Lord be with you.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And yes in retail customer retention is key to staying in business. Being genuinely curious about people helps solving their problems

@narcissistinjurygiver2932 10 ай бұрын

you have to really be observant with customers and know when to not work with someone

@TheDriveCenter Жыл бұрын

Purchased a 25ft enclosed trailer and truck to jump start my automotive business! Great video and insight into the automotive sector

@Painfulwhale360 3 ай бұрын

How’s business going?!

@lionlover1986 Жыл бұрын

This is perfect. Thank you for this!! I've been wanting to do somthing like this for years now!!

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Do it! 🍻

@michaelvazquez7892 Жыл бұрын

Awsome video!! Fiance and i run an auto repair shop, we are on year 3 and hope to make a profit this year!

@deathmaniac95 Жыл бұрын

What a great content. top notch!

@EASTOAKLANDSS Жыл бұрын

Great video! I too own and operate a shop located on my property . Low overhead with no commute is a winning combination.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching TeamHHP. The auto repair industry and a great business to be in and it's amazing that you can work right from your own property. Congrats! 😀👍How long have you been in business?

@EASTOAKLANDSS Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip I started my own operation in 2009 . Starting from the trunk of my car , to having my own shop in an industrial area of Northern California to now having 3 acres in deep east Texas with a 3k sq ft shop . My specialty is classic cars/resto mods .

@tortureddummies1672 Жыл бұрын

@@EASTOAKLANDSS how many mechanics do you have and how do you pay them?

@artedecalle3945 Жыл бұрын

Bro a shed isn't a shop

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

👌

@MaNe0815 Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Some is similar, but some totally different to Germany. However, interesting as always. I see his love in the business, that's what keeps it going. The shop looks amazing. Tools, lifts, office all clean and comfy. Thanks for the showaround.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching from Germany Marius and the amazing feedback. We're so happy you enjoyed the content😀😀. What are some similarities and differences you see in how shops are run here vs in Germany?

@Mike_Wazowskii7 Жыл бұрын

German shops are a nightmare in my experience (especially with the insanely limited amount of parking space) and the big chains, just like USA, are always trying to gouge you. I have recently found a Schwarzarbeit (illegal work) shop that charged me only 50€ for a crankshaft sensor change while the big place tried to charge me 300. A lot of shops here tho, in my experience, aren't ran by Germans and that's not necessarily a bad thing. I think the biggest difference is you can haggle with the foreigners. (I'm also a foreigner lol)

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for checking it out! 🙏

@jeff346 Жыл бұрын

Im in the same field for seven years , start my wage from $10/hr till it gets better , I’m that guy who really cares and did a lot of extras , but I felt like the boss did not sees it and I’m under paid , that’s when I left this field and try something else, still this kind of work is my favorite work. It’s funny , I also gave up my WRX ( of course not as great as a GtR) to fund my house , then later sold the house to fund my GFs business. Our shop actually gets wayy more busy during winter being a collision shop , since people drives recklessly in my city .

@startingtech3900 Жыл бұрын

biggest mistake "fund my gf business"

@racingcafe5286 10 ай бұрын

Man you're an awesome interviewer, great questions!

@UpFlip 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Any particular question you'd like us to ask entrepreneurs?

@rajansachar2064 11 ай бұрын

Nicely done. Fantastic job Lucky!

@UpFlip 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@DadsRCGaragePNW Жыл бұрын

This shop is 2 min from my work. We have done many many work projects for each other. I always recommend Luckys to all the people that walk in here.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear 2_Dads.😀 We love when we hear feedback from real life experiences. Thank you so much for sharing. Do you work in auto repair as well?

@DadsRCGaragePNW Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip work in a custom car audio shop. Literally right down the street from Luckys. Not to many cars in the county that haven’t been thru our shop for either tint or audio. Lol. Thank you for the comment and most importantly thank you for the content. I love seeing my neighbors and friends succeed and this made my day. I’m gunna go ask em for autographs to mess with em but me day soon. Hehe

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

For sure cheers brother 🍻 And thanks for the love

@nfspeedy91 Жыл бұрын

Amazing content! Thank you!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thank you Atanas. We really appreciate that. 😀We're so happy you are enjoying the content. What type of business do you think we should have on the channel next?

@ImNotHereToArgueFacts 4 ай бұрын

$20k he wasn't honest. It did not cost him that little.

@jorgemiguel3777 Жыл бұрын

Love this channel! I would love to see how a snails farm works. Good job

@ImNotHereToArgueFacts 4 ай бұрын

S40k/yr and "we pay our guys really well" don't belong in the same video

@boredpersonful98 Ай бұрын

😂 right

@menendez12241983 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been watching another negative people, but I really like this one, God bless you with your business buddy.

@mikethemechanic7395 Жыл бұрын

Credit to anyone who owns a shop. I did a side auto shop on my days off only. Advertised on Nextdoor. Did it for 2 years. Made a killing working on BMW under 10 years old only. It was out of my garage. No overhead or bills. Had many people offer to sell me a shop. Would not want to take that risk of getting loans to pay off a shop etc. you never know what could happen. I make 45hr as a Diesel mechanic for a Garbage company. They gave me a 8k bonus and they pay for your kids college. I have friends who own businesses who are in their 40s like me. I like to only work 5 days a week anymore. These guys work way to much. I did enough overtime in my 20s and 30s.

@johnnyk617 4 ай бұрын

Having. A shop on your property is massive game changer

@hyrumsmith102 10 ай бұрын

This is an awesome channel!

@maurichacon9629 7 ай бұрын

Such a smart move honestly to have the shop next to your house. Other people have to drive more than 30 minutes + traffic .

@Charlie-dv7ev 5 ай бұрын

Definitely pros and cons. I've had mine on the same lot for over a decade. The no traffic thing is the best. I can wake up minutes before opening the doors. But I'm splitting them up next year. Hard to have time to yourself when people know you live on the same lot. Can't even sit on the porch on Sunday without someone rolling up talking about "I was hoping you were here!". And telling people I can't help them, hurts their feelings. Sometimes to the point of that being the last time I see them. Had 1 guy leave a butthurt 1 star.

@hakkivines8636 Жыл бұрын

its really a wonderful business idea. Also this place of setup fascinate me.

@jamessullivan9468 Ай бұрын

Yr a bad ass bro , very cool and inspirational

@G-TAlan Жыл бұрын

I’m a mobile auto glass buisness and I drive by Lucky’s all the time! Always loved his location and setup

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

@G-TAlan That's so cool! Did you learn anything in the video to apply to your business?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Hey 4G63-T{Alan916} stop in sometime to introduce your self and drop off some cards, we love supporting local business!

@chrism5433 Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic look at a mechanics story. I tell you a great boss is worth alot . Makes working on cars very enjoyable.cheers 🍺

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more! Are you in the industry?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you That is a very kind comment, I hope to have employees who are enjoying their work/life as long as possible! Makes work not feel like work

@2Spookeh4Me Жыл бұрын

When lucky is talking about the bigger tires and how he thinks the host goes off roading. You can 100% tell he has never even parked it on grass before, definitely never went offroading.

@Luckyfox141 Жыл бұрын

Awsome thank you for this 👏

@andreybondarenko3042 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect to the hard work and ingenuity of this guy, "past $40 000/month" in revenue for a team of four people isn't all that impressive. There is plenty of room for improvement here. I started my shop in 2016 as well and first I got jealous seeing this guy's nice shop and that "$40 000/month" figure. But then I realized that I make half of that revenue working just on my own, alone, and in a much worse climate. I guess I'm not that bad of a businessman either! 🙂

@JG-kv4oi 9 ай бұрын

You've a nice shop Lucky and I'm happy to see you're very successful. I am 60 years old and been doing custom exhaust for the last 37 years and never want for work. Own your own building and rent it back to yourself. The best to you and your business in the future.

@UpFlip 9 ай бұрын

Big thanks for bringing your industry wisdom to the table. 37 years is impressive! Got more golden tips to share in the community, apart from the awesome one you just gave? We're all ears and excited to learn from experienced pros like you! 🙌

@user-cb3zz4ec6w 7 ай бұрын

I’m thinking to open a muffler shop, any suggestions for me as starting up?

@Techwrench_ Жыл бұрын

I like how clean the shop is, that’s my favorite part of being an OCD mechanic

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Don't we all, Manni! It's the dream. Any tips you can share with the community on how you maintain it that way?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you We clean the shop every week, one of my techs is the OCD guy. And I’m greatful for him keeping the standard high.

@eliteautomotiveandsmogchec9145 Жыл бұрын

I have my shop in Palm Springs winter or summer we don’t slow down thank god.

@lloydgthedetailer Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Definitely inspiring to help make that leap from corporate to entrepreneurship! 👏

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Hi Lloyd! It really is inspiring! So glad to hear you liked the video. Are you currently in a corporate job?

@lloydgthedetailer Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip yes I am

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Awesome, would industry would you jump into to start your entrepreneurship journey?

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏 Do it! Hope to have helped :)

@lloydgthedetailer Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip e-commerce and brick and mort selling detailing products

@fixitdaniel Жыл бұрын

Wow I like this. My wife had told me I should start a business in automotive cause thats my passion iam on the other side of the coin of this a little bit of a different situation but I love the information and this will me get a idea of what to do. Great stuff.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Go for it Daniel. If this is your passion you'll do great. Get your business plan started. It's amazing that your wife supports your dreams as well. 😀Please let us know if we can answer any questions you may have along the way.

@fixitdaniel Жыл бұрын

@@UpFlip yeah after watching the video I'm not Certified mechanic I was going to go to school for mechanical school but my parents couldn't afford it at the time when I was young and I hadn't gone since so all my learning is from me playing with the car like you guys were saying like the guy was saying if you don't touch it or fix it you'll never know how it works and that's how I've learned over the years so I may have to go back to school just to be certified so people can trust me but I have like a little small little business I help people out fix cars and that seems to work and I can I do a really good job just as any greatest I just don't have the the certification

@713jtmechanic8 Жыл бұрын

Great questions. For example: What software is being used for shop operations? The shop owner experience during his first four years. I really like his polo shirt for shop uniform. Excellent episode!

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Bolton/Mitchell for software And thank you 🙏we. Relly like the shirts too. company called Redcap for the shirts :)

@serenityedits1857 Жыл бұрын

We use Alldata for Repair module and Shop management system.

@waynemiller4869 11 ай бұрын

Keep up the great work

@UpFlip 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do! Thank you for supporting our channel.

@henrylahud5156 Жыл бұрын

Well this was trippy, this shop is really close to me!

@Earlydoors272 9 ай бұрын

Good episode 👍

@xXBurntBaconXx Жыл бұрын

My previous boss bought a tire shop franchise that does mechanical work. He gets a Salary, company truck/gas/insurance all paid for, bonus structure, and half the profits the shop makes. $50k to buy the franchise. His shop now makes about $300k profit a year. The franchiser pays for all the upgrades, equipment, advertising, accounting etc etc. They have all of the vendor accounts setup, national fleet's, etc. As a result they have a TON of buying power. It's an easier way to get into the industry vs starting from scratch. I've seen shops startup from scratch and go under within a year because they burn so much capital just setting the shop up they have nothing left for advertising. Or they use some for advertising but don't have enough to buy quality equipment (like a good balljoint Press, or good scan tool)

@Painfulwhale360 3 ай бұрын

I’m sure there’s more to it than just putting up $50,000. They probably wanted him to have business experience or at least managerial expedience at minimum. Not only that but he probably had to have a decent net worth to even be considered.

@righteous1229 Жыл бұрын

Very encouraging video!! May you both have continued success!!!

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Righteous! 😀 We love sharing business owners' stories from different walks of like. We wish you continued success as well. Please let us know if we can improve on our content in any way.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@TurboV8boi 11 ай бұрын

$20k?!??!! That green SnapOn tool box they are talking in front of is $20k without any tools in it lol.

@RideRightRc Жыл бұрын

I've been working from home for a while now at least 5yrs. I'm Looking to get a bigger house an building a shop due to the fact I've grown so much over the yrs. Funds are a big part of this. I worked at alot of shops from. 18 till I was in my 30s. An decided to do my own shop. Great info. Blessings.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

Wow! Congratulations on your success and growth over the years! Thanks for the support @Ride Right Rc.

@DavySTUN 9 ай бұрын

Most important thing said in video and I fully agree with, is. CUSTOMER SERVICE! Just being a genuine caring person and want to help your customers/clients it is Soooo huge towards word of mouth and future biz. I cant state it enough, think long term relationship and it has huge ROI in various ways. Best wishes!

@UpFlip 9 ай бұрын

Well said! The customer is the heart of any business.

@islamzindabaad 5 ай бұрын

Training business. Train new people during winter time. You can introduce mini training program not for professionals but also for beginners , like how to check oil at home ,how to fix small issues at home . You can sell tools , small repairing tools. Make a mobile workshop. Offer home maintenance

@sriharianne5229 2 ай бұрын

I too am a Luck Singh type of guy. Happy with just little money I make and content with. I believe in less profits and more comfort. But survival too is important, of course. I am planning to star my own garage at my ow premises. But now I feel like working under Lucky for a year or two.

@patrapper7367 11 ай бұрын

The complimentary inspection usually means to finding something always

@tedmiller7772 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video.

@Mike-mp1hk Жыл бұрын

Had no clue you were literally less than 2 miles away. I just had a brake job done by Midas on my 2017 rogue, they charged me $716. Should have came to you for a second opinion. They do guarantee for the life of the vehicle though, which is at 75000 miles. I will trying your shop out in the future though. You seem like an honest person and business man.

@luckysing2300 Жыл бұрын

Stop by anytime! And yes we are quite hidden, most people find us from google, definitely not a place you see and visit. From what our customers tell us.

@alexrandel5181 Жыл бұрын

Glad he noted the who you are hiring. I was thought who you hire really matters for a good shop

@LynxStarAuto Жыл бұрын

Hire the best you can afford is the rule of thumb.

@ronaldoquintos1675 Жыл бұрын

I want to add another comment. Your most important asset in automotive repair business is diagnostic skill. If you can pinpoint problem right the first time customers will come back to you, but if you go around throwing parts at a customers car and winging it running up the bill they will not come back and put bat rep about your shop.

@UpFlip Жыл бұрын

That's true! A couple of software can run diagnostics to help mechanics pinpoint exactly what needs to be done. Tech should go hand in hand with skill for it to work. Thanks for watching! ☺️

@Tonka470 Жыл бұрын

he checked out a jeep and didn't check for the leaking oil filter housing that leaks on literally EVERY single one and fills the valley and leaks down the back of the motor. great visual inspection.

@LynxStarAuto Жыл бұрын

Lol that was a vehicle with 17k miles and they were just doing it for demonstration purposes. BUT you make a great point, on the importance of specializing. Which is why I feel the general auto repair shop has too many shortcomings, and specializing is the way to go.