08-21-2014, 06:28 AM
I have a small survey to conduct.
How many of you would hire a private small engine mechanic who is new to it? Why or why not?
I am going to become a small engine mechanic next year (going to spend all winter studying, then start tinkering around with free/yard sale stuff in spring). My idea is first to get free/cheap things and fix them up and resell them to prove I can do it. Then I will take regular repairs and charge about $10/hr plus parts. I know that's a low price, but I figure it's fair since I'll be still gaining experience (maybe after a couple years, when I know what I'm doing better/faster, I can go up in price).
Does my plan seem okay? Any suggestions on how maybe I can get known better and/or prove my value?
(I'll do stuff like yard tools - trimmers/blowers/edgers, chainsaws, generators, lawn mowers, maybe even small motorbikes)
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How many of you would hire a private small engine mechanic who is new to it? Why or why not?
I am going to become a small engine mechanic next year (going to spend all winter studying, then start tinkering around with free/yard sale stuff in spring). My idea is first to get free/cheap things and fix them up and resell them to prove I can do it. Then I will take regular repairs and charge about $10/hr plus parts. I know that's a low price, but I figure it's fair since I'll be still gaining experience (maybe after a couple years, when I know what I'm doing better/faster, I can go up in price).
Does my plan seem okay? Any suggestions on how maybe I can get known better and/or prove my value?
(I'll do stuff like yard tools - trimmers/blowers/edgers, chainsaws, generators, lawn mowers, maybe even small motorbikes)
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