Continually improve your services
Yes, I know that (supposedly) a junk car shop’s main business is in buying cars. However, that does not mean that you are bound to stay to give only that service. Your priority is to offer people cash for junk cars. I get it. But since you are dealing with cars anyway, why not go all the way? Deal with second-hand cars, car parts, used car parts, and any other service you think can go along well with your junk car buying. A little extra work does not hurt, especially if it gets you more clients and money.
Make your shop as presentable as possible
Just because you are dealing with second-hand stuff does not mean that your shop have to look like a dump. Always make it a point to add a little extra to your shop’s who buys junk cars presentation. This will greatly help in the image building of your business. Cleanliness is very important-not only on the common areas where customers received but in the offices as well. Adding a themed decoration for the holidays of the year is also a good idea. They don’t have to become extravagant, just enough to put a little pop to your shop.
Produce interesting marketing materials
Your shop’s presentable appearance will be in vain if you do not have any customers. You have to work your butt off to produce marketing materials that will catch the attention of your customers. They do not have to be fancy either. They just have to become catchy and informative. They can be print ads in the newspapers and billboards. If you have more budget, you can also allot some to TV commercials. Online marketing is also a good idea since more people are going to search engines when they need a service. You can also target your audience more effectively when marketing on the Internet.
Engage in effective customer service
Attaining customers is hard. However, keeping them and making them come back again is way harder. Fortunately, one way to do that is to give an excellent customer service to your clients. Give special attention to your customers. Give them special offers now and then. Listen to everything they say, even if they are complaints. You can learn so much and make so much improvement when you listen to your customers’ complaints. It’s like hitting two birds with one stone. When you listen attentively, you can address their problems in the best way. As a plus, you can make that as a basis to improve your services in the future.