If you’ve always been interested in cars and want to turn your passions into a profitable business venture, starting a car repair garage could be the career move for you. In this article, we provide a rundown of the steps you need to take.

1. Decide what type of car repair garage you want to open.

2. Find the perfect location

3. Buy equipment

4. Get qualified (if you want)

5. Get the necessary licences

6. Keep up to date with technology

7. Hire a talented team of employees

8. Market your business

Whether you’re completely new to auto repair or an experienced mechanic, if you’ve got enough entrepreneurial spirit and follow these steps, you should be well on your way to opening a successful car repair garage.

If you’d like a simpler, less risky route to business ownership, you can consider starting a car repair franchise. Being an established brand with an existing customer base and providing training every step of the way makes setting up a franchise much less stressful.