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Sorensen, Steve

 
9781482759433: The Happy Mechanic: Making Money and Starting Your Own Business as a Self-Employed Car Mechanic
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ISBN 10 : 1482759438 ISBN 13 : 9781482759433
Editeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

Make $100 here, $500 there, fixing cars in your spare time.

November 2025 update: Completely Updated and More Than Doubled in Word Count.

People are too busy to take their car to a dealership for service. They want convenience, and they are willing to pay a premium for it. Being a self-employed mobile mechanic fills that need and can provide you with substantial additional income—if you know how to navigate the modern automotive landscape.

You already know how to fix cars. You're 95% of the way there. The Happy Mechanic provides the crucial last 5%: the business intelligence.

Originally published in 2010, this guide has been completely rewritten and greatly expanded to address the massive changes in the auto industry. The "old school" methods of cash payments and basic hand tools don't cut it anymore. To succeed today, you need to be a high-tech mobile concierge.

In this comprehensive resource, you will learn:

  • The "Stealth Wealth" Strategy: How to bypass HOA rules and work in upscale neighborhoods using the right work vehicle.
  • The Orange Cable Economy: How to safely profit from high-margin maintenance on Hybrids and EVs (including the Tesla 12-volt rescue and Prius battery cleaning).
  • The Digital Storefront: How to rank on Google Maps without revealing your home address and risking code enforcement trouble.
  • Modern Diagnostics: Why a bi-directional scanner is your most profitable tool and how to charge for "electronic resets".
  • Getting Paid: Mastering the "Hierarchy of Payment Finality" (Zelle, Square, and Lightning) to prevent chargebacks and keep your money.

    Achieve financial independence by fixing cars part-time. Set your own hours. Set your own rates. No boss breathing down your neck. Just you, the cars, and the dollars.

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À propos de l'auteur

Steve Sorensen was a high-level corporate strategy consultant with a famous consulting firm (the name begins with the letter A). He quit to become a self-employed car repair shop owner. He knows car repair and he knows business. He wants you to succeed.

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Éditeur
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1482759438
ISBN 13 
9781482759433
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
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