Windscreen Repair Franchise Opportunities For Sale

Business description

Invest in Yourself with Autostone Windscreens; an Outstanding
Recession Resistant Business in Automotive Glass

Windscreen repair is our business, and with 34 million cars on the roads in the UK, the huge need for our services is a fact of life; recession or no recession. At any time there are an estimated 1,900,000 cars in need of repair! We will help you find and manage valuable commercial business, and for your domestic customers this is a service generally paid for by vehicle insurance meaning: you offer a free service to your customers, no bad debts and easy billing in a sector worth an estimated £2.8 billion in the UK!

Who are we?

We are part of Autostone Group Ltd, an independent provider of wider automotive services, including Smart Repair and Technician Training Services. We have over 30 years of sector experience and have industry heavy-weights such as Esprit and Sika in partnership support with us. We are also backed by Hamilton Bradshaw, the venture capital firm owned by James Caan of BBC Dragon’s Den fame.

What is the Opportunity?

Autostone Windscreens is a van-based mobile windscreen repair operation and an opportunity to operate your own business working from home in an exclusive territory.

You will join an independent automotive glass business with unmatched operational and sector contacts in the country. Full stop. This experience, together with City commercial and wide franchising experience, will stand fully behind you to make you a success in your own business which is why owning a franchise is better than going it alone - the Annual NatWest/BFA 2011 Survey reports that 90% of franchisees are profitable, which is in stark contrast to going it alone.


What do we offer you?

Exclusive territory with expansion potential
Van based model operated from home
Van fitting supplied and installed
Dynamic vehicle branding
Comprehensive windscreen repair kit
Exclusive windscreen repair relationship with Sainsbury’s car parks
Extensive launch and on-going marketing support
Business stationary pack
Localise internet presence
Locally focussed Search Engine Optimisation
Branded Uniform
Central order processing and billing – to allow you to concentrate on repairs
Year 1 subscription to Federation of Small Business
Full comprehensive technical and business training through the Autostone Academy
Entry for Automotive Technician Accreditation
Esprit sponsored technician training
Branded bonnet and seat covers
Individual Protective Equipment
Central marketing and lead generation
On-going mentoring and support to include;
7 day technician help line
Business advice helpline
Regular skills assessments
Bi-annual refresher training
Shared knowledge base

How much can I earn?

With a diligent approach you can earn up to £40,000 per year, operating under the freedom of having your own business. No boss!

Next Steps

If self-employment in the automotive sector appeals then you must at least come and see us and allow us to buy you a coffee while we tell you all about the business; who knows you may even get a glimpse of James Caan around the office! We’d like to help you get started with us by showing you a business we’re passionate about – and we hope you will be too.

Give Jonathan a call or complete the form below for further information and we look forward to talking to you!

Property information

Location:

London based / mobile operation

Premises details:

None required - you can operate from home

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

You will have an exclusive trading territory with plenty of room for multi van expansion allowing you to build a valuable asset which you own.

Trading hours:

As a self employed franchisee you will determine the hours you work. The financial illustration is based on a straightforward three jobs per day to provide attractive earnings - you can earn significantly more than illustrated if you conduct a larger number of jobs.

Other information

Support & training:

Full Training is given prior to launch and on-going support is provided with an operational mentor and with a centralised billing and processing facility which allows you to concentrate on earning money rather than doing administration. You will have periodic refresher training and reviews to keep your skills up to date and in line with current Health and Safety processes.

Financing available:

Finance is available on request for vehicles subject to status

Website:

Please click here to view the link

Home based:

This business can be run from home.

Relocatable:

This business can be relocated.