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Posted: October 13th, 2003, 5:52 pm
Hi Everybody,
My name is Ralph and I just started w/s repair a few months ago. I presently have one client. (large rental company). I need to bring in more business so I am going to try to sell my services to some local businesses and even try to get my township as a client. I would like to solicit a local trucking company and I would like to make a written proposal up so I would be prepared for a sit down with the boss. I have repaired one tractor trailer w/s before. It's an experience...standing inside the engine compartment because I couldn't stand or sit on the hood. It's a little more work and I could get a little dirty/greasy but I would still do the repairs for the right price. I charged $35 to fix two bullseyes on the tractor trailer and $50 to clean his bug infested windshield..just kidding I only charged $35 because it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. The repair came out pretty good but it was still on the tough side because the windshield is vertical. Anyway, we are talking about 30 trucks in the fleet (approximately). How much should I propose to charge when we are talking about a fleet of trucks? I heard $35 was the going price for car fleets. Should I charge per windshield or per each repair. I was thinking $35 for the first repair on the windshield and $20 for other repairs to the same windshield. Keep it pretty basic. Should I charge an inspection fee? Time is money... One thing I have kept in mind is the repair I did on the tractor trailer. The(Independant) truck driver said he could have the windshield replaced for $50 but choose not to for fear of leaks. His windshield actually is a split windshield, the left side is seperate from the right side. I don't believe the fleet of trucks have that type of windshield. Does anybody know how much it costs to replace a tractor trailer windshield? Ballpark price for a tractor trailer windshield? My next sales pitch for this client would be to explain that I would be willing to repair any vehicles windshields that were struck by a rock that was thrown up by one of his trucks. What do you think? Would they go for that? How much should I charge and how far should I be willing to travel? Should I tell the owner of the truck company that I could fix the persons windshield possibly at no cost to him if the other person has comprehensive/collision insurance? If I fix the windshield and bill the insurance company maybe I could bill the truck company for my travel expenses? If so, how much? I have alot of questions to try to figure out... If anybody would like to share their thoughts it would be helpful. Has anybody prepared a proposal for a client outlining the particulars? If so I would be greatful if you can send a copy my way. Oh, one other thing. If I repaired windshields on these trucks could any of the drivers hold me personally responsible if they were to have an accident and blame it on the repair? I heard of people being side tracked from driving because of the focal point of a repair. Should waivers be signed to protect myself from any and all liability? Am I being paranoid or to cautious? I plan to get fully insured before I make my presentation but I still have to think things out before I approach future clients.
Thanks for any and all input!
Ralph
My name is Ralph and I just started w/s repair a few months ago. I presently have one client. (large rental company). I need to bring in more business so I am going to try to sell my services to some local businesses and even try to get my township as a client. I would like to solicit a local trucking company and I would like to make a written proposal up so I would be prepared for a sit down with the boss. I have repaired one tractor trailer w/s before. It's an experience...standing inside the engine compartment because I couldn't stand or sit on the hood. It's a little more work and I could get a little dirty/greasy but I would still do the repairs for the right price. I charged $35 to fix two bullseyes on the tractor trailer and $50 to clean his bug infested windshield..just kidding I only charged $35 because it was my first time and I didn't know what to expect. The repair came out pretty good but it was still on the tough side because the windshield is vertical. Anyway, we are talking about 30 trucks in the fleet (approximately). How much should I propose to charge when we are talking about a fleet of trucks? I heard $35 was the going price for car fleets. Should I charge per windshield or per each repair. I was thinking $35 for the first repair on the windshield and $20 for other repairs to the same windshield. Keep it pretty basic. Should I charge an inspection fee? Time is money... One thing I have kept in mind is the repair I did on the tractor trailer. The(Independant) truck driver said he could have the windshield replaced for $50 but choose not to for fear of leaks. His windshield actually is a split windshield, the left side is seperate from the right side. I don't believe the fleet of trucks have that type of windshield. Does anybody know how much it costs to replace a tractor trailer windshield? Ballpark price for a tractor trailer windshield? My next sales pitch for this client would be to explain that I would be willing to repair any vehicles windshields that were struck by a rock that was thrown up by one of his trucks. What do you think? Would they go for that? How much should I charge and how far should I be willing to travel? Should I tell the owner of the truck company that I could fix the persons windshield possibly at no cost to him if the other person has comprehensive/collision insurance? If I fix the windshield and bill the insurance company maybe I could bill the truck company for my travel expenses? If so, how much? I have alot of questions to try to figure out... If anybody would like to share their thoughts it would be helpful. Has anybody prepared a proposal for a client outlining the particulars? If so I would be greatful if you can send a copy my way. Oh, one other thing. If I repaired windshields on these trucks could any of the drivers hold me personally responsible if they were to have an accident and blame it on the repair? I heard of people being side tracked from driving because of the focal point of a repair. Should waivers be signed to protect myself from any and all liability? Am I being paranoid or to cautious? I plan to get fully insured before I make my presentation but I still have to think things out before I approach future clients.
Thanks for any and all input!
Ralph