Month after month, we’ve all heard the bad news about the economy– from layoffs to cutbacks. But while the economy has taken a dive, business has gone up for some; repair shops in particular. It’s perhaps one of the few “silver-linings” in these tough times.
It’s no secret these challenging times are forcing folks to be more frugal with their cash. People are less quick to replace and more quick to repair.
Some local repair shops tell News center 16 they’re a lot busier these days. From shoes, to purses, luggage, and cars– everyone is looking to get the most mileage out of what they have.
Mechanics at Rick’s auto 66 say they’re not short on repair work.
“We’ve seen a substantial increase in the number of vehicles coming in for repairs; people don’t want to put the money into a new car. They want to repair what they have,” says Bill Rackley, Service Manager at Rick’s 66.
Rackley says they’re seeing more customers buying extended warranties or putting more cash into older cars. “It’s nice to see these cars staying on the roads longer, staying in a certain person’s hands,” adds Rackley.
And while the cars might not be brand new, customers are leaving happy and still have money to pay their bills.
“When we tell them it can look like new again, they don’t always believe us, but it’s nice to see the smile on their face when they see them again!” explains Angela Sarno.
Obviously, not everything can be repaired. Rackley says some things do need to be replaced, but it’s at least worth considering a repair before a replacement.
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