At Southwest Business Advisors we have extensive experience working with automotive repair shops owners when they decide to sell their shop. If you are a shop owner and want to discuss how we can help you, just call or email us: 972-740-3184 or lmartinez104@verizon.net.

   The following are some informative reports and surveys to help improve the profitability of your shop.

• The Automotive Service Association's (ASA) "How's Your Business?" 2010 survey is in its 18thyear of exploring the overall success and business practices of ASA member businesses. The annual survey provides an analysis of the independent mechanical and collision repair industries. The purpose of the survey is to provide an accurate benchmark for business owners and those interested in the industry based on feedback from ASA's membership base. Click below to read the entire Mechanical and/or Collision reports.

http://www.autoinc.org/archives/2010/dec2010/businessmech.htm

• Another interesting report by the Automotive Association, Inc. is titled "Do You Know Your Profit Margin" and can be found at: http://www.autoinc.org/archives/2010/nov2010/manage.htm

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes the latest occupational employment and wages thru May 2010. See the full report at: http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes493023.htm