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Curbyour enthusiasm


Know your airbag from your alternator? Your hatchback from your hybrid? Yes? Have you thought about running your own automotive business? Writes Flora Neighbour


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using a business opportunity with a passion is one of the most positive career moves you can make, which is why many successful automotive


franchisees have an interest in vehicles beforehand. Despite this, even seasoned drivers might find the jargon a little mind- boggling… Fear not, although franchisors


may ask for experience and an interest before you invest in the sector, all good franchises will offer support and training from the beginning. So if you’re not completely au fait with ABS – that’s the Anti-lock Braking System – investing in an automotive franchise is still a possibility. A vibrant sector, the UK’s automotive industry generates hundreds of jobs and


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opportunities. Automobiles are continuously updated and manufactured, and, after time, need repairing. The longer we hold onto our four wheels, the more we need them fixing, which means automotive franchises are thriving in this economic climate. Automotive franchises are often vehicle- based, meaning lower overheads, as this eliminates the need to rent an office space


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