While the economy is taking a nose dive, for many people there are some folks that are actually doing very well.   One sector doing very well is that of automotive services.  Though people are not spending money buying new cars, they certainly are spending money to maintain their current vehicles, and businesses that provide repair and maintenance as well as parts stores are seeing a big surge in business.
Starting an automotive related business can be an enjoyable journey to financial independence or a financial nightmare, that's why they call it an opportunity and not a certainty.  The decisions you make during the process of starting your business will determine your destiny.  My name is William Penrod, I own U.S. Windshield Repair, a manufacturer and supplier to the windshield repair industry. My company also operates a full time windshield repair service in Orange, California.  We use our experience to help others start their own successful windshield repair business.  With 20 years of firsthand experience in a successful automotive business opportunity, I have learned an awful lot about owning and operating a business.   Successful professionals will tell you there is no substitute for experience.  My definition of experience is the knowledge that results from trial and error where you learn what works and what doesn't.  The fast pace of life, and intense competition from a World economy often result in a business or business owner failing before obtaining the necessary experience to be successful.

With that thought in mind, I am providing this web site as a resource of information and guidance for those about to start their own automotive related business opportunity.  It is my hope that you will benefit from the information provided and avoid costly mistakes that result in failure.  The "Getting Started" section covers important topics relating to starting your business.  The "Opportunities" section lists various automotive business opportunities and provides an overview of each.

Key points covered include:

• Description of Each Opportunity
• Level of Consumer Demand for Service
• Training and Physical Requirements
• Start-Up & Ongoing Costs
• Keys to Success