What kind of negative feedback did you get????
It takes a lot of balls, money, time, and hard work to open up a shop of any kind. I give mad props to those who try.
Just remember.....most people who open a small business fail the first 1 or 2 times, but failing can be an invaluable experience on how to do it right.....lots of luck and don't give up without a really good fight.
That's why venture capitalists are more likely to give money to someone who's failed twice than someone who's trying for the 1st time.....much better chance of succeeding. Funny how things work sometimes, eh?
Just don't forget to have lots of fun in the whole process.
Another thought of something that may be worthwhile (I'm thinking a little down the road when you start getting established) would be to become a certified Honda mechanic or something like that. I think there's some classes you take that are taught by Honda or something or another.....anyhow, if you're into service the more service you can do I think the better. Personally I hesitate to trust ANY car shop including dealerships. While a car's under warranty I generally trust the dealer, but after warranty's up.....I consider them just another car shop.
If you have a good rep for doing honest work and a good job then you can go a long ways.....I'm always looking for honest shops, unfortunately I don't hear many people highly recommending ANY place around here. :(
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