You Can Compete With Online Part Companies

I can’t tell you how frustrating it is to give a price on a radiator to a customer at the service counter, while he’s on his phone searching for the part!

Here’s what I do when I get a customer that tell me he can get the part cheaper….I agree with him!

I let him know that he can get the part cheaper, just like he can buy a steak and potatoes cheaper at the supermarket too.  But he’ll pay more for the steak and potatoes at a restaurant.

And then in a calm manner, I review all the benefits of me supplying the part, the warranty and the fact that if the part is wrong or defective or fails in the future, he will have no recourse and will have to pay to have done all again.

For most, it works. For many, it’s all about price.

Now Most IMPORTANT IS THIS: The reason why you don’t mind spending more for a steak at a restaurant is because of the experience. So, make sure the customer experience clearly demonstrates the value of why people need to do business with you. When Value goes up, price becomes less of an issue.

Joe Marconi is one of the top shop owners in America, a columnist for Ratchet & Wrench, the founder of autoshopowner.com and a business development coach that helps other shop owners reach their goals through Elite Top Shop 360.