my new garage

[klimakool]

Hey guys, im extending my business into opening a little unit for car servicing and repairs in stirling, central scotland. Just looking for any ideas into promotions or advertising, perhaps also stuff to sell in the unit.
so far, i've set up
1/ an autoglym stand offering all autoglym products, slightly cheaper than halfords
2/ can do valeting evenings and weekends, i have got the assistance of a valeter that i used to work with, this guy is toop notch
3/ buying consumables in bulk inc oil, oil flushes, brake cleaner etc to keep the costs down
4/ offering an oil service and small valet from £45+vat
5/ offering anyone who wants to use my existing air con business through the garage a 10% discount
6/ starting an education night offering some help getting people to understand more about checking oil, tyres lights ect

anyone got any other suggestions to how i can make this venture work in these dificult finantial times?

oh, i have also registered as a block exemption servicing station so i can service vehicles with manufacturers warranty without the owner breaking the terms and conditions to keep that warranty

[davepoth]

Word of mouth is always the best advertising for tradesmen. So long as you provide a good service at a reasonable price, and don't rip people off, your name will spread pretty fast.

The only other thing I can suggest is ringing round all the minicab firms in the city and see if you can get business off them, as they will have quite a lot of servicing to do.