#2 Your Garage - The Mini Repair Shop Tour

This episode is kindly sponsored by 1tec Auto Hub, a garage network prepared for the future - https://www.1tec.co.uk/ The Inspiring Journey of The Mini Repair Shop In this episode of Your Garage, Alex and Nathan take you inside The Mini Repair Shop in Lincoln to explore how founders Steve and Kyle built a thriving, specialised repair shop in just three years! 🚗✨ Starting with over 15 years of experience at a BMW dealership, Steve and Kyle made the bold decision to branch out on their own during the COVID-19 lockdown. Discover how they turned their passion for Minis and BMWs into a successful business with a modern, dealership-style workshop and transparent customer service. In this video, you’ll learn: How The Mini Repair Shop founders started their journey The importance of specialisation in building a brand Their strategies for leveraging social media to grow a customer base The use of key readers, video vehicle health checks, and transparent communication to build trust How they've managed rapid growth and expanded into a second workshop unit If you’re in the automotive industry or considering starting your own business, Steve and Kyle’s story is full of insights and inspiration. 🚀 🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Your Garage for more inspiring stories of success in the automotive world! 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Taking the leap into business 04:38 - Building a customer base 05:45 - The Vision 06:45 - Smart Key and Digital Service Records 08:45 - Parts Process and Supplier Relationships 11:36 - LKQ Euro Car Parts and 1Tec Auto Hub 14:30 - Growth Rate 15:30 - Equipment 16:30 - Second Workshop 17:45 - What's Next? 19:18 - Specialist Software 20:25 - Video VHC 22:50 - Adding value to the customer journey 26:00 - Specialist Tools #yourgarage #ontheramp #garagetour #autoservice #automotiveaftermarket #automotiveindustry