The Shop Management Show, AutoLeap’s new podcast, returns with part two of our mobile mechanic discussion!
How should mobile mechanics prepare for their visits to customer locations? What equipment and parts will they need on the job?
We spoke with a veteran mobile mechanic for insights into his daily business responsibilities.Â
Recap from episode ten
In The Shop Management Show’s tenth episode, I was thrilled to be joined by Nate Garcia, owner of Proformance Complete Auto Care.Â
Nate and I discussed:Â
- Organization tips for customer visitsÂ
- Equipment and part needs for ROsÂ
- Role of shop management software
 - Marketing strategies & insightsÂ
- And much more
Let’s get into our episode takeaways.Â
On equipment tips for mobile mechanics
Nate says knowing what you need for a given repair order will often boil down to experience. But useful resources exist if you aren’t sure about equipment or parts for a specific job.Â
He recommends reading through the actual repair in your preferred labor guide. You can often find information on specific tools and part numbers in these job breakdowns.Â
We discussed more helpful equipment tips for your mobile mechanic business:
On the impact of shop management software
Before AutoLeap, Nate says he traveled with a mobile printer for customer documents. Now he can collect necessary signatures and process payments online using cloud-based shop management software.
This automation streamlines the experience and makes the process more convenient for Nate and his customers. They don’t even have to stay on location or come outside for his repair visits. Â
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Closing thoughts
Leverage Nate’s insights and key lessons learned to take your mobile mechanic business to the next level.Â
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