Best Vehicle - Auto Recon Business

What is the best vehicle, when you are starting a Paintless Dent Repair Business or Auto Detail business, or Bumper Repair business?

Each business has its own needs for equipment, and as such will dictate which vehicle type is best for you and your business.

Paintless Dent Removal:

This is the easiest business to transport equipment with, since the tools are relatively simple to move around. I have a long time friend who pushes dents here in Southern California and he drives a Honda Civic HB, yes, a HATCHBACK. He keeps a few long tools along the center of the vehicle, but the remainder of his tools are in the back trunk area. It works for him. And he doesn’t need advertising, so he is good to go. Now if you are looking to get advertising, I would suggest a Van, the Dodge Sprinter for example is a rolling billboard, and you can get multiple calls per week, building your retail business should that be a goal for you. And yes, the traditional truck works as well, but keep in mind that it is not necessary! You can letter up the tailgate and sides, and you will get calls, but gas isn’t cheap, and driving a truck isn’t necessary. It is good for an image when arriving at a client’s location, whether it be a retail client or dealer, but as I said, the work van is probably best all around.

Auto Detailing:

With all of the chemicals, cleaners etc, there are a lot of fumes that you do NOT want to breathe when on the road. So that narrows down the choices a bit. NO Van. And a car won’t work either. You need room for the supplies and equipment, so trucks are usually best, or get a trailer and tow behind your van or truck.

Bumper Repair:

With the chemicals and paints etc, once again, there are fumes and things you just do not want to breath (That is why painters wear masks). So, truck once again is a good option, and van is out. So, truck, or trailer. That’s it. So now that you have some vehicle options, get busy with the rest of your business so you can start making MONEY!