slow time around the shop

[sparkerauto]

hey everyone! We have some slow time around the shop. What are some things you guys do when its slow? Spring cleaning ideas? Around the shop maintenance? I have a helper here that i want to keep busy and im running out of ideas. thanks!

[flacvabeach]

We advertise, post on social media, make follow-up phone calls, do whatever we can to bring in customers. I want car count.

[lmcca]

1. yeah, rather than look around the shop hoping to find some busy work, work on getting busier. Social media is great. Send out emails with specials, you should be collecting them. Call a local sign company and get some banners for the drive by people. Go thru some prior RO's for declined work or maintenance and call some customers.

 

2. Training for the techs.

 

good luck.

[kars]

I usually have a vehicle or two that I have bought that need repairs. I put the lads to work on them. When they are complete I use them for loaners or just sell them. I usually don't make a ton of money on them but it does cover the parts and techs time.