Who knows when you will make the decision to enter the repair world of EVs? Let us assume all the articles I have been writing make sense to you, and today, as you read my blog, is the day. I have worn you down, your shop needs a boost in sales, the staff has been briefed, and it looks like you have a chance at being the “go to” shop in your area. Here is a check list to get ready:
- Stock EV tires, the acoustic ones. Make sure four are ready in all the popular sizes.
- Get the staff ready to engage in a positive way.
- Create a new web site with a regional or city name on it; www.WorcesterEVs.com is our web site.
- Stock some preventive maintenance parts.
- Check with your local suppliers and see what they keep on hand.
- Produce a short video about your services.
- Know where the DC fast chargers are in your area.
- Install a level II 240v 50-amp EVSE (Charger) at your shop.
- Your marketing campaign is ready to launch.
- Buy a company EV for deliveries and wrap it.
Once this is in place, it is time to train your techs. Launch your advertising campaign while they are at ACDC. Once back, they will need to practice what they learned. Start with the basics but be willing to say yes to jobs you have never done, like a high voltage battery replacement. Make sure you have tech support in place. That is us if we trained them. Why wait?
