Do i need to wear Holden shirt at auto shops now ?

[fiery]

Originally Posted by DOC

Fiery, appologies ( genuine ) what i wrote was not in any way directed at you ( or anyone but myself), and it was relating to what my goals were / are and the way i work.

the reasons for this is i have often worked with people who are going to do things and for some reason and in most cases not thier own fault, the circumstances change which in turn lets down customers / staff and i did not want to go down that path with what i am doing.

I am very sure that you will become successful in your venture.

No problem DOC...Im a very realistic person and logical (there are those that might argue against that mind you), and I would gladly help out anyone in anyway that was going to offer a fantastic service etc simply because I know my ideas are pipe dreams (for now).
But, the point I guess I have been trying to make is that there is a market and if someone has the dosh to take care of that market they would make a bucket load simply because there is a lot of people sick and tired of spending their hard earned (generally anyway) cash at places that dont stock the exact items, arent really that cheap (if you get a bargain, think of the poor sucker ten steps behind you that just paid for it), or are simply unhelpful or rude.......

I hope that makes sense. (gee I do take a long time to actually get to a point eh - sorry)

[The MaDDeSTMaN]

Originally Posted by fiery

It is something I want to do, would love to do, but there is one slight problem........
The whole financial side of things and sheer courage kind of lets me down.......

Yes, I think getting the financial support required for such a thing would be the biggest hurdle, and could be what prevents it from making the jump from a good idea to a business people buy from. :(

I think it's safe to say that the future looks bright for motoring enthusiasts sick of dealing with rude storepeople who don't know anything about what they're selling, and that's good news for us all.

[Penelope Pitstop]

Originally Posted by geckoxr8

Hmmm, Tori defenceless against the boys, has potential :dr_Evil:

Potential to still kick your butt, Lead Foot. :

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

Potential to still kick your butt, Lead Foot. :

There is a difference between potential and a wannabe : Don't let your mouth pick fights yor driving or car can't win :eclipsee_

[Penelope Pitstop]

Originally Posted by vegabass

Princess......more like Her Majesty Queen Tori (who wants to be princess when you can be a queen?)

I like the way you think Mr Drew and I think a pink ute would be a suitable chariot :king:

Originally Posted by geckoxr8

Look out mate, I can hear the cry from here "Off with his head!!!!!!!"

Oh, you are a cheeky man, Lead Foot... Don't go putting thoughts into my head because it may just come back and bite you. :evil3:

[vegabass]

Originally Posted by geckoxr8

There is a difference between potential and a wannabe : Don't let your mouth pick fights yor driving or car can't win :eclipsee_

thats huge.......i can her as my head rolls "Lynton your next"

[Penelope Pitstop]

Originally Posted by geckoxr8

There is a difference between potential and a wannabe : Don't let your mouth pick fights yor driving or car can't win :eclipsee_

Are you calling me a wannabe Lynton? I am both hurt and offended... Tomorrow will be very very interesting, wont it! :Up_to_som

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

Are you calling me a wannabe Lynton? I am both hurt and offended...

You make out you are a real tiger but you are just a little pussycat!

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by vegabass

thats huge.......i can her as my head rolls "Lynton your next"

If you don't live life on the edge you are taking up way too much space!

[niko]

my bros work is busons main customer, one in the city lol they are pretty good...

[Falcon Coupe]

Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

I would look damn hot in a police uniform - let me tell you :
Cheers, Tori

I agree with you.....................

[Penelope Pitstop]

Hate to disappoint you Nick but I am blonde - Sorry :P

[Falcon Coupe]

Sorry Tori, i posted the wrong pic........ :

[vegabass]

Tori I didnt know you had a photo shoot! where was that?

[Penelope Pitstop]

Originally Posted by vegabass

Tori I didnt know you had a photo shoot! where was that?

Drew - Do not encourage him.

[Penelope Pitstop]

Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Sorry Tori, i posted the wrong pic........ :

So Nick... How much fun did you have sourcing that photo?

PS I think we are officially off topic now

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

So Nick... How much fun did you have sourcing that photo?

PS I think we are officially off topic now

Yes I think so, any excuse for surfing for girl pics hey Nick?

[fiery]

Excuse Me, what on earth has that pic got to do with being upset about dealing with morons in auto shops...... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[vegabass]

Originally Posted by fiery

Excuse Me, what on earth has that pic got to do with being upset about dealing with morons in auto shops...... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It doesnt matter Tori looks great in that outfit dont you think?

[fiery]

well Im not male so I dont think I can comment on that...

sheesh, I go out for a night, witness a hit and run, get home and you lot are playing about (again, as usual) :

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by fiery

Excuse Me, what on earth has that pic got to do with being upset about dealing with morons in auto shops...... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It's a way of making you feel better (there is also a for the girls version)while you are waiting for the crap service from the pimply faced teenager!

[vegabass]

Again? I told you that you can get into trouble for doing that!!!

[Penelope Pitstop]

Thank God you are here Kerri - I am being exploited on the internet... Where did I put those hand cuffs....?

Sounds like you have had a fun night?!

[geckoGT]

Originally Posted by PirtekGirl76

Thank God you are here Kerri - I am being exploited on the internet... Where did I put those hand cuffs....?

Sounds like you have had a fun night?!

I still have them after today, teeheee!!!!

[fiery]

oh yes!!!!! such a fun night, full of laughs......
apparently (as I discovered with the narky tones my parents & other family members use), They HATE my tat :evilsasmo :

yep you are being exploited princess but you are LOVING every second : :

[snortycorty]

Hey come to repco where I live, we support ford fans, well at least the other girl and I work with do you'll be looked after

[SVR73]

Simply don't shop there, I don't buy anything from supercheaps, repco, autobarn or any retail auto outlets as they don't carry what I use (lubricants etc) or other things I want to get

[Stav]

I wear my kung fu t shirt mate.They dont ask me questions and serve me quickly!!Especially when I am unshaven and look cranky.Ill wear whatever tshirt I like when ever I like.If they act like idiots because of being holden sponsors then it is likely they are idiots every other day. Holdens have a myriad of problems just like any other car and it doesnt mean that I have tell everybody or put their owners down.But I must admit that in recent times than no holden has been able to keep up with me.This is punishment enough for them.

[Falchoon]

Getting back to the original subject....bad service does suck majorly. As others have already said it shouldn't matter how much the staff are getting paid (I'm sure the Repco or Bursons staff are getting paid much the same) they are paid to do a job and should do it. If they don't like the work or the pay or the boss then they can look for another job. No one is forcing them to stay there.

As for starting up your own autoparts shop....it would require a large capital outlay to start off with. You would need to find a suitable location (no good being in some seedy back alley only frequented by druggos or drunks), pay a bond and some rent in advance for the right shop, fit the shop out with shelving, counters etc (preferably new stuff, want it to look professional, not like some half-ar$ed thing), work out what stock you want to carry and what quantity, find suppliers, set up accounts (suppliers probably won't be too keen to give much credit to first time start-up business so you may need to pay cash for stock for a few months to build up credit rating), hire staff (it costs roughly double a persons wage when taking into account all the on-costs like Workers Comp, Superannuation, uniforms, sick leave, holiday leave, leave loading etc etc), advertise (where? radio, newspaper, magazine, TV, letterbox flyers, motorsport sponsership?) and a million and one other things that I haven't mentioned. I estimate it would cost around $100,000 to start up, maybe even more.

Someone mentioned attack, as in setting up next door to Super cheap. Not sure if this is a good idea. Near where Iive there is a Super Cheap with an Autobarn next door. Most of the time SC is very busy while there are usually more staff than customers at Autobarn. When SC have their 20% off sales the shop just goes ballistic. You have to park your car 500m down the road and walk and then push and shove your way through the crowds to get into the store.

It's all about marketing for SC. They have (arguably) catchy, humerous ads and the name says it all - Super Cheap Auto. Most of their products are cheaper than other car accessory shops (a lot of it is cheap Asian import rubbish, but when people don't expect too much because it's cheap), though some other shops will beat or match prices but the punters see the name Super Cheap and presume it is.

Maybe you could start off with a "virtual" store and start off selling via the internet for a few months until business grows. Much cheaper and easier to build an internet store rather than a bricks and mortar one!

In reply to this thread, I ran an automotive/wheel/tyre workshop. We have a national account with Repco and spend around 280,000 dollars monthly across our 40+ network of stores, and frankly Repco dont give a damn. Parts dont arrive when promised, if at all.. "but the computer showed 4, ill have to get it for you tomorrow" thats just not good enough when a car is on a hoist half dismantled and been promised to a customer by the end of the day, especially when ordered at 8am. As an example I have ordered a 19-21mm double ended socket 2months ago and am still waiting, even when promised by their rep that he will personally bring it in. He comes fortnightly and manages a new excuse as to why he hasnt got it fo me as yet. In such situations I call Bursons, which I spend stuff all with get the parts asap but have to pay cash, and the price wont vary more than a couple of dollars. In short, in my opinion Repco are a group of inexperienced and unwilling to help twirps.