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on bob is the oil guy go to the "Virgin Oil Analysis - PCMO/HDEO " link. The top thread right now is that a guy sent the same VIRGIN oil to several different labs and got several different reports. Blackstone even restested the same sample and got 2 different reports. If you spend a couple of...

I claimed the oil burner today with the 2 (250 gallon) tanks. I got a nice package deal.. Oil burner, Welder, Large Cooling fan, and a $2500 Hotsy steam cleaner for $3500 I am going to look at the Ammco 4000 brake lathe really close tomorrow.. I priced them at about $3000 on ebay.. I think...

I dont remember ever saying that my whole shop would be filled with $10 per hour guys. If I did then I must be slipping. My $10 per hour guys will be changing oil, rotations, mount and balance, and some brake jobs. Remember that these guys are used to doing everything that the used car lot...

Alowes2837, http://www.jobpath.com/CSH/Details.aspx?did=J8B5ST76KFG1J04QS7Z&csh=CSH_BSFS&cbRecursionCnt=1&cbsid=777e2297e14741a9ae108e28ddbd19a6-305243079-wm-6 $11-$22/hr http://www.careerbuilder.com/JobSeeker/Jobs/JobDetails.aspx?ipath=EXIND&siteid=cbindeed&Job_DID=J8H26377JT154C1R622...

The tire racks arent the cheapos that sit outside the shop..they are very very large rack systems for indoor storage. Each rack holds 50 tires. They look like this http://www.shelving-direct.com/family/metal_point_plus_storage_tire_rack/16.htm# So if I bought 3 of the above new..it would...

I forgot.. He is selling a waste oil heater.. Horizon Model 200 (200,000 BTU) with 2 (250 Gal) storage tanks. He is asking $2000 for the whole lot. I have been trying to nail down a price for new.. I think it comes to $7500. I need to take a good look at it tomorrow. It looks almost new. I...

Went to the dealer that is going out of business today and closed some deals. 3 Challenger 2 post lifts barely used ($2500 for all three) Devilbiss 6.5 HP 80gallon air compessor with all the works and flex hoses..1 year old for $350 Three 20 gallon air evacuation oil drains ($100 for all 3)...

Probably the best lifts out there..expensive. Made in USA. If you can get one cheap..jump on it. Nickname "the rolls royce" of lifts

Why do these scenarios always end up with the owner or manager having to work on cars?

per your advice..I found a dealer liquidating. What are these worth? I have to act on this tomorrow..having a hard time finding what they are worth. 3 challenger 2 post lifts. He wants $1000 each. Hunter Alignment system with FMC rack.. wants $3500 (he says its not updated)..shop went out of...

Well in my area the car dealerships that are closed are being turned into Used Auto Malls...I saw one that was converted into a Flea Market.. GM dealerships are coming next I think. What are they going to do rebuild all new dealerships?

When looking at hunter alignment machines, am I correct that the larger the model number the newer it is? G111 would be much older than a G311?

I have to act on this tomorrow..having a hard time finding what they are worth. 3 challenger 2 post lifts. He wants $1000 each. Hunter Alignment system with rack.. wants $3500 (he says its not updated)..shop went out of business 3 months ago. This is a car dealership and everything in his...

The economy hasnt changed the fact that people still drive their cars. Who remembers $4 per gallon gasoline? Sure people were tight for a little while but it didnt last. Cars need oil changes, tires and brakes. Alternators go out, waterpumps, timing belts need changed. Are people going to...

Danglerb, I have started a thread in the General Garage forum. I have a ton of questions alignment machine is just a fraction of what I am thinking about. I am building a 4 bay garage from the ground up. I am in the land buying process now. I am located in West Virginia. I am going to go...

Ok this is my second thread.. I got way off track of my original questions in the first thread. I notice that there are a couple of other guys in my somewhat similar situation so here goes. Ok you just inherited a multiple bay garage from a long lost relative. The clause in the will states that...

Alowes2837, Welcome to my problem somewhat. If the guys dont mind how about we start a new thread fresh instead of rehashing all of my questions? My situation is all new place in an all new location with NO customer base, except for a few fleets I have in waiting. I debated your situation...

Treeman, I will post pics as I break ground and build the shop..along with the final project. I dont see where this is a horrible model for a shop.. but I do go to shops that are poorly managed. 1)The shop that just did my brakes.. ran by a mechanic and his helper. The mechanic is working on...

Well thanks to you guys I am going to look into used equipment first. I had thought about that, but needed to know where I stood as far as what is good and what isnt and what a new machine costs. If I go into a business that is closed and they have a hunter alignment setup.. I needed to know if...

I talked to one of my prospect hires this weekend. He has 20 years experience as a mechanic. He is currently making $400 a week. He asked if I would give his son who is 25 years old a try. He explained that his son is as good if not better than him. He said that if I would hire his son on at...