One Stop Undercar

One Stop Parts Source

Business Type

Franchise

Liquid Capital

$200,000

Total Investment

$292,000 to $460,000

Required Net Worth

$350,000

Number of Units

In Business Since

1993

Overview

One Stop Undercar is a rapidly growing company with a clear vision of the future and a plan to get there. Our tried and tested organization provides a unqiue distribution system of specialized automotive replacement parts to all segments of the automotive repair industry.

Products & Services

One Stop Undercar a franchise opportunity from Franchise Genius

One Stop Undercar was established in 1989 as a two-step undercar warehouse, providing “HOT SHOT” delivery to installers and repair facilities.

Through focus and concentration both on products and customer needs, the company has established a reputation as a leader in the distribution of Automotive Component Parts utilized by the aftermarket. Major manufacturers such as Tenneco Automotive, Aimco and Raybestos have appointed the company as a distributor for the Southern California marketplace.

One Stop’s warehouse network, which spans the marketplace from Chula Vista in the south to San Jose in the north, services in excess of 8000 active customers.

A combination of exceptional customer service and support, competitive pricing and a strong marketing and promotional calendar have made One Stop the leading distributor of Brake, Chassis, Ride Control and Clutch components. Through a separate division the company also distributes all types of equipment utilized in the automotive repair industry. Hunter Engineering, the world’s largest equipment manufacturer is included in this program.

Training & Support

Training of all personnel will be provided at our existing facilities prior to opening and thereafter on an ongoing basis as needed. Product knowledge, market knowledge and sales training related to the industry will take the form of hands-on experience as well as formal technical lectures by experts in the Automotive Industry.

The user friendly computer system (both hardware and software) has been specifically tailored to the operation, making the day to day running and administration an extremely easy function.

The reporting and management data provided by the system includes:
Up to the minute sales, gross margin and profit reports, at the push of a button.
Inventory Management and Control including automatic reordering are built in, avoiding overstocking and lost sales through inventory run outs.
Reduced risk of pilferage through efficient inventory controls.
Bar coding capability for efficient receiving of products and inventory control procedures.
Efficient core management, an exclusive feature of this system provides efficient control of a very important area of the business. Professional reporting and controls for Accounts Receivable.
The system generates a multitude of standard reports, vital to the running of the operation and in addition has the ability to produce reports tailored and designed by yourself in order to provide specific information, required for Management decisions.
Unique sales to customer by part number tracking system.

Why One Stop Undercar?

Our Turnkey Solution

The program provides area research to find the best location in terms of targeting the correct customer base to maximize sales potential and strategic location of premises to balance service and overheads.
Total store layout and purchase of shelving and equipment at very competitive prices.
Selection and purchase of opening inventory with guaranteed exchange program.
Purchase, installation and setup of multi-user computer system including software with complete database of customers, part numbers, costs and selling prices as well as management reporting.
All stationery and marketing material printed and supplied in advance using corporate identity.
Location and selection of suitable support personal including drivers, administrative staff, etc.
Preparation and production of marketing material and promotional campaigns.