It seems by now that paintless dent removal (PDR) is by the far the most versatile and profitable service compared to all other auto recon services. Some other services like, bumper repair and mobile auto body repair have good higher ticket averages but with PDR you can get more done in less time. In most cases, PDR is performed within 30-60 minutes. Average cost is between $85-$150. Mobile bumper repair, 2-3 hours and average cost is $225-$275. But… there’s materials, health hazards, bigger vehicle, more gas and time are all factors. If one was to get into the automotive reconditioning industry, their first consideration would be to train in PDR. Now the downside is, PDR takes time to learn properly, not to mention the training is the utmost important. Dent Time PDR Training and Top Gun PDR Training are a couple of good one on one private clinics to learn from. One reason is to learn PDR is the low start up cost and no overhead and materials once you have your initial tools. Unless you loose your tools, you won’t really have to worry inventory. If you are a tool nut, then you might be spending some coin but it won’t because you have to. PDR seems to be the core of the automotive reconditioning industry. Once you offer the service, profits seem to sore with less outflow. Even if you don’t personally offer the service, you might consider hiring a sub-contractor or going to a recommended school. BEWARE! Don’t fall for those 1 week training courses. If you can’t afford 2-4 weeks, then don’t even go. Save your money and time and go when can. Paintless dent removal is becoming more and more popular than ever. Most PDR companies have added on other services and have become a real player in the all-in one automotive business. Veteran PDR techs developed a sense of need from the customers and in todays day in age, it’s all about services offered. Then again, the truth is how good are your services? Quality before volume. You master quality, you mastered your business.
If you are thinking about adding some lettering or going extreme like investing in a wrap for your vehicle, then here are some pros and cons.Lets start with just lettering. It’s plain and simple but even I think some plain is actually better. That’s if it’s done right and not over done. Unfortunately most don’t pop out like a wrap would. But then again it doesn’t cost a small fortune either like a wrap.
Now a wrap can be the most effective if created and designed correctly. Not too overdone. For example, don’t create your design to be too busy. People only get a few seconds to catch watch you are advertising and the cleaner the better. An average wrap starts at about $2000.00-$3,500.00 for most of the car. Smaller wraps vary. Don’t expect it to last if you don’t take care of it. If you are the type that doesn’t keep on the exterior of you vehicle than I would suggest getting decals or magnets instead. In time, the wrap will deteriorate and shrink. If you take care of it, you can prolong this from happening and get your moneys worth.The good thing for both options is that your company will gain name recognition and obtain new customers. So if you are wondering if it’s worth it.. yes it is but you just have to know what you really want and measure how big you want to spend. Here is a place where I had my vehicle designed. www.edjdesigns.com
Dent Time of San Diego – Los Angeles – Orange County takes a unique approach on how to promote the automotive reconditioning industry. Dent Time creates a different take on promoting their services “movie style.”
When it comes to advertising and standing out from the crowd, this might be a good way to do it.
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