[justintocci]

There was once a company that would only diagnose what was wrong with your car so you could try to get mechanics to compete on price. I don't know what happened to them but I've never seen one in person so I think it's safe to say it hasn't taken the world by storm.

The problem with garage competition is that the average person doesn't know what they need most of the time, so without a way to get an independent diagnosis there really isn't a business model here. I don't think. And how are you going to make money? I missed that bit.

[stomachfat]

So you're very right about the 'independent diagnosis' part, I took it to my friend's friend to give me an independent diagnosis. It was the only way I learned which brakes (rear, front, both, or neither) needed to be replaced.

I am already trying to monetize by revenue-splitting.

So what happened was, when I went price shopping, I found 2 other friends who wanted their brakes fixed. So I got the idea of calling up shops and asking if they'd revenue split with me: if they'd give me 10% if I could refer them a customer on the spot. 3 of the 10 shops I called for that agreed and said they would. The others were hesitant but not fully against it. 2 were totally against it.

Then I also found a hobbyist mechanic with a home-shop who would do it better than market-price and profit split with me 50-50.

So all in all, I think if I compile comprehensive price list for my city, I could start directing customers for a cut.

What are your thoughts on this part?

Also, thank you so much for the response! I really appreciate it!