Episode Details

A $15,000 dealership repair estimate can leave anyone feeling stuck. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Baker of Route 23 Mobile Garage to talk about building an automotive repair business around honesty, transparency, and trust.

Josh shares his journey into mobile automotive repair, rebuilding after a previous business didn’t survive COVID, and investing in hands on training to master modern vehicle diagnostics. We discuss why today’s vehicles are harder to repair at home, what a mobile mechanic can handle on site, and how Josh helps customers prioritize repairs instead of pressuring them into a massive bill all at once.

We also get into the realities of running a small business from unpredictable revenue and seasonal slowdowns to pricing, warranties, diagnostic fees, and creating detailed estimates customers can understand.

Plus, Josh opens up about faith, grit, family, and building a business that creates more freedom at home.

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