Mobile Automotive Technician/Diagnostics Business

>>1815444

Sounds like a neat idea, but has some logistical issues.

For starters Craigslist is your first problem. I have started multiple businesses and currently run a successful business.

CL only gets calls from the scum of the Earth, and rarely at that.

I would try:
>a website
>FB, Twitter, social media accounts
>flyers
>word of mouth
>google ad
>etc...

What you could also try doing is partnering with the mechanics, maybe they can advertise you if you send them business in return, like a partnership, you diagnose, and they fix.

I have a question though, if you aren't going to fix the problem in their driveway, how does it help them to have you come diagnose the problem?

>>1815444
you realize every parts store in America will read codes for free, right? and anyone with an internet connection can go from there.

you're a decade or two late.

>>1815565
Not every one can understand the OBDII data. Not every parts store will erase the code which is good to see if a fix really did address the problem at hand.

>>1815555
I have experienced the Craigslist thing first hand. Thanks for suggesting some alternatives to help me move on. Many shops and other independent mechanics do not have a firm grasp of modern automotive technology. If I can even just diagnose a problem, this will eliminate a lot of endless, "Well, maybe it's the ignition switch. Well maybe it's the transmission. Well maybe it's the engine coolant temperature sensor. Well maybe it's the computer."

>>1815444
Go to the UPS website and create 500 business cards for $35. Literally pass them out door to door, and even refer to your county to get a mailing list and mail them to everybody.