Save Your Quick Lube Business From Recession – Go Mobile and Offer Fleet Service
Typically, in a recession, people keep their old cars longer. Therefore, people know that they cannot afford to buy a new one because they have to take much more care of the one they have. Therefore, it would stand to reason that businesses like the quick oil change and lube type businesses would be recession resistant.
Normally this would be true, however this recession has been a bit harsher than usual, and we are also coming off of extremely high fuel and oil prices in the summer of 2008. So with all this known and with the business down for everyone Even companies that were once thought to be “recession-proof,” sometimes business owners have to get a little creative.
And this begs the question; What can a fast oil and lube business do to increase sales during these turbulent times? Well, one thing they can do is expand their customer base. Instead of relying on customers to come to their facility, they should consider finding fleet businesses and going to them. How come you ask?
Well, it’s actually simple; the best you can do is get some work trucks and install a couple of new oil tanks with hoses and a large used oil tank and then sell some large accounts that have fleets of vehicles, that need oil change services.
You’ll be able to save those companies money on their oil change needs and help extend the life of expensive equipment. By doing so, you’ll earn money by saving money for your fleet customers and your clientele, while creating a new source of income. Please consider all of this.
