Farkas Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I've been thinking more about this lately, my Dad was a master Mazda tech for 25 years and he's convinced that imports are better for making money. To be honest German cars are intimidating since I've never really worked on them. Nothing to be intimidated about... a car is a car. The difference between working on any other car and VW and Audis are the specialized tools. I say go for it, Scott! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Nothing to be intimidated about... a car is a car. The difference between working on any other car and VW and Audis are the specialized tools. I say go for it, Scott! Just a lack of experience, I'll get serious about changing jobs after Christmas, right now I'm not going to lose this nice bonus I've built up. Just weighing options and getting opinions right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Too bad you aren't closer to my neck of the woods. We are desperate for "wrench turners" to build equipment for the gas boom. They make damn good money, even more if you know valves, electrical and can weld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 We need one more VW guy at Byers. Eric Friend is the guy to talk to. I can put in a word for you if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Not sure if it's been posted or not but what kind of pay do you need to make? That'll be the limiting factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinisterSS Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 we're slow too Scott, that and our flat rate time keeps getting reduced because our service manager wants to be competitive with the other Acura dealer and "ALL" service shops. its fucking stupid, our time keeps getting cut but the labor rate keeps going up we're at $110 now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 19, 2012 Report Share Posted November 19, 2012 I deal all over Ohio, and I see flat rates from $25 to $170/hr. It is slow in the auto service industry. A few behind the scenes notes..... Autozone had their worst fiscal year, ever, last year. revenue was up, but they overspent on operating expenses. Their fiscal year ended sept 29. Advance auto parts had a 3Q earning of -0.8% comp. Advance Auto parts is up for sale, for approx $7B right now, as they are looking to go private. (IPO) New store openings caused 3rd Q to be down, but this qtr is up 17% Oreillys posted a 7% comp. vs last year, but they represent about 16% of the market, and are growing rapidly. Carquest is about to close its doors. Its not just you, or where you are, its all over. Autoservice has trended down since april, mostly due to a large number of new car sales. New car sales has peaked for the first time since 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted November 20, 2012 Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I know IPS has been doing allot more service lately, Is part of it that modern cars don't break as much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2012 I know IPS has been doing allot more service lately, Is part of it that modern cars don't break as much? Not sure if serious Gm still makes shit with problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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