CAR-X RESOURCES & SUPPORT

Car-X will help you learn what you need to know to operate a Car-X Auto Service center. This means you’ll be exposed to many aspects of the business, including training that will be made available to you and your staff. You will be acquainted with the operational know-how, marketing techniques and equipment you’ll need for maximum operating efficiency.

SITE SELECTION

In some instances, Car-X may identify markets in which to locate new Car-X Auto Service centers and then negotiate leases for specific locations within those markets. Car-X may sign corporately on those leases, oversee the construction of the building to our plans and specifications, and then sublease the location to an approved franchisee. In many instances, this process may enable a Car-X franchisee to occupy a better location than if they were trying to negotiate their own lease. In other instances, Car-X may assist qualified franchisees in negotiating their own lease or in advising them about purchasing their own real estate and building. When the building and site are complete, we help you set up the physical operation, laying out the facility from an equipment and inventory standpoint.

TRAINING

During your initial training with Car-X you will learn how to operate a Car-X Auto Service center. Your training will include both classroom and actual “hands-on” instruction. Topics include: shop administration, employee recruitment, vehicle inspection and diagnosis procedures, sales techniques, inventory control, financial management, and most importantly the fine points of maintaining good customer relations.

As automotive technology advances and vehicle repairs become more complex, we assist you in staying up to date with the changes.

SUPPORT SERVICES

As a Car-X Franchisee you will have available a number of important communication resources. Car-X Representatives are available for advice via regularly scheduled in-shop meetings and via telephone. Also available are in-shop and market-wide training sessions, timely product information bulletins, a newsletter, Manager Meetings, and an Annual Dealer Convention.

BUYING POWER

Because of our outstanding relationships with key suppliers and our collective buying power, you get top quality parts at excellent prices. This buying power that we pass on to you allows you to price your products and services competitively. When you assure a customer that you’ll replace a part, you can do so with confidence, knowing you use only the best. Your customer in turn leaves with confidence, and for many services, with a strong warranty.

ADVERTISING & MARKETING

Car-X’s Marketing Department provides a media analysis of your market and develops television and radio commercials, newspaper and yellow pages ads, point-of-sale materials, and special promotions. These materials and special promotional items are made available whenever media plans and budgets include their use. We give you a powerful jump start by assisting you in your initial advertising and marketing campaigns. Car-X’s expertise will assure professional and efficient media placement.