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Choosing between a new frame machine or a bigger paint booth last year
Our shop in Tacoma had some extra cash and I had to pick between a new frame rack or a larger paint booth. I went with the frame machine because we were seeing more cars with hidden damage from minor hits. It cost about $45,000 but it let us take on bigger jobs right away. Now we can fix things we used to have to turn away. What's a bigger upgrade you've made that paid off fast?
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bailey.xena21d ago
Our old alignment rack finally gave out last year, forcing a similar choice.
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michaeladams6d ago
So when your alignment rack died, @bailey.xena, did you end up buying new or was leasing the better move for your shop? I'm always curious what pushes a place one way or the other, since that's a huge piece of gear to be without. The downtime cost must have been a real headache to figure out.
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casey_campbell20d ago
Remember my buddy's shop had their lift fail right in the middle of a busy week. They ended up leasing a new one with a service plan because the downtime was killing them. It was the only way they could keep the bay open and the cash flowing.
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