Automotive industry

With the political climate in Washington D.C. focused on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the US, the one industry poised to benefit the most could be the automotive sector. There was an old saying that goes like this, “as General Motors goes, so goes America” and factories relocating to Mexico, Canada, and the far east played a large part in causing unemployment. When the automotive industry in the US was shipped to other countries, so were jobs building cars and trucks. All that has changed and President Trump is negotiating deals with companies and foreign countries to make their cars in America if they want to sell them in America.

What you may see in the months and years soon to come is more cars and trucks on the road will translate to more support businesses needed and that is good news for the automotive franchise industry. If you are looking to capitalize on the possibility of a boom coming to the automotive industry, here are a few franchise ideas.

Oil Change Franchise
Whether cars and trucks of the future are electric, gas-driven, or are operated by a human or a machine, there will be moving parts in the engine and elsewhere that will require lubrication. Quick oil change specialists will be needed to provide this service as no one really wants to have to get underneath their dirty, greasy car to drain and change the oil. A few of the top oil change franchises include Jiffy Lube Int., Inc., Grease Monkey Franchising LLC, Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers, and Valvoline Instant Oil Change. These well-known, respected, and professional companies offer full training to individuals and an opportunity to get into the automotive industry.

Transmission Repair
Of all the moving parts of an automotive engine that is likely to need to be repaired or replaced, the transmission ranks number one. Transmission repair and replacement franchises start at about $150,000 and include AAMCO Transmission and Total Car Care, Mr. Transmission/Miles Complete Auto Care, and Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care.

Mufflers and Brakes
When it is time to replace your car’s muffler, not only you will be alerted by the sound of your vehicle, but also those around you will point it out. The famous saying, “you can pay me now or pay me later” holds very true for brake pad replacement and as with the muffler, there is just no putting it off. If you are interested in buying a muffler and brake franchise look to Meineke Car Care.

These are just a few of the automotive industry sectors and franchise opportunities that offer the potential for you to capitalize on the revitalization of America’s automotive sector. Other automotive franchise ideas include tire replacement, auto detailing, auto painting, and auto part sales.

As with any franchise opportunity, this is not intended to be an endorsement or offer to sell any particular franchise. Before you make the move to invest, you should consult with franchise attorney Mario L. Herman to help you to analyse the franchise agreement and to negotiate the terms on your behalf and in your favour.