On The Ramp - The Independent Automotive Garage Owners Podcast.

著者: Alex Lindley Leo Dack Nathan Taylor
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  • We have a simple mission; to connect as many independent garages as possible, with the aim of sharing knowledge and helping to raise the standards of the independent automotive industry.
    Alex Lindley, Leo Dack, Nathan Taylor
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We have a simple mission; to connect as many independent garages as possible, with the aim of sharing knowledge and helping to raise the standards of the independent automotive industry.
Alex Lindley, Leo Dack, Nathan Taylor
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  • #18 Driven to Succeed - Edward Cockill's Inspiring Story in Automotive - On The Ramp Podcast
    2024/12/20

    Ed Cockhill of Uckfield Motor Services joins us to discuss his journey from motorsport aspirations to managing and growing a thriving family business. Learn about the challenges of expanding into commercial services, balancing innovation with tradition, and navigating the ever-changing automotive landscape.


    This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, to learn more about Castrol Service please visit https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.html 00:00 - introduction 01:40 - Previous Failures 02:49 - The career path that led to joining the family business 12:03 - F1 Talk… 13:18 - Moving to the family business 23:09 - Starting a Commercial Branch 37:39 - Do you specialise in a specific brand? 40:48 - What’s your view on EV? 47:53 - Going through a rough patch and getting over it 1:04:02 - What can we expect from you in the future? ⁠https://beacons.ai/ontheramp

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    1 時間 12 分
  • #17 How I built a garage around a single brand - Should you specialise? - On The Ramp Podcast
    2024/12/06

    This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, to learn more about Castrol Service please visit https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.html In this episode, Alex and Nathan sit down with Olly, a Mercedes-Benz specialist with years of experience running a successful independent garage. From starting his business with limited resources to building a national reputation, Olly shares his journey, the benefits of specialising, and the challenges of staying ahead in the motor trade. 📌 Topics Covered: Why specialising in a single brand makes sense for independent garages Building efficiency and expertise in diagnostics and repairs Creating a loyal customer base through trust and community engagement Advice for garage owners considering specialisation Whether you're an independent garage owner, a mechanic, or simply interested in the automotive industry, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of independent garages. 🎧 Listen Now to learn more about Olly's approach and what it takes to run a specialist garage. 💬 Share your thoughts: Are you considering specialising your services? Let us know in the comments below! 00:00 - Introduction 01:46 - About Prestige Car Service 21:41 - Diagnostics 36:33 - Would you specialise? 48:12 - Setbacks 52:19 - Getting a larger workshop 57:32 - Being content with what you have 01:00:36 - Benefits of a single brand 01:12:37 - Why dealerships need to change #OnTheRampPodcast #MercedesSpecialist #IndependentGarage ⁠https://beacons.ai/ontheramp

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    1 時間 20 分
  • #16 Tradition meets Innovation with Barry Lawson, Lawson Autotech - On The Ramp Podcast
    2024/11/15

    In this episode of On The Ramp, Barry Lawson, owner of Lawson Autotech, shares his journey from a traditional family garage to a thriving, innovative modern garage business. Starting as a reluctant partner at 21, Barry reveals how he modernised his father's garage, overcame resistance to change, and embraced continuous learning and networking to set new industry standards.


    Tune in to hear how Barry’s commitment to people, technology, and business strategy transformed Lawson Autotech into a leader in the independent garage industry. Perfect for automotive professionals and anyone inspired by stories of growth and innovation!


    This episode is sponsored by Castrol and The Race Group, To learn more about Castrol Service please visit https://www.castrol.com/en_gb/united-kingdom/home/partner-with-us/independent-workshops.html

    00:00 - Introduction / career progression

    21:19 - Networking with other garage owners in the industry

    41:21 - Keeping social life and work separate

    49:27 - New staff hiring + Process and software implementation

    1:11:43 - Being a full time tech as a business owner

    1:15:05 - What’s next for Lawson?

    1:23:37 - What’s next for you? ⁠https://beacons.ai/ontheramp

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    1 時間 30 分

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