No Shows

Next year I plan (planning right now) to open a shop. Because I sub-contract at shops in the area, 'no shows' have been happening alot. Some times the owners complain that it is other shops in the area making appointment to fill up the scedule. Have you guys heard of this? What do you recommend to combat this practice? thx DaWg

dude that happens all the time
some of these guys around here are talking about taking shceduling deposits

me I'm lucky, I always have dealer cars around to work on if something doesnt show up

I do that, if the owner wants me to come in on sat., sun. I will, for a $50.00 non-refundable deposit per car. So far it has saved my weekends. have'nt had a no show.

Thats a good start, along with caller ID.

Call backs work. Last year I busted a ex employee big time along with several of his family members. I got lucky and scared cr@p out of them – young! Good luck!!!!

deposit, deposit, and deposit

I take a $20 deposit for all jobs and have only had 2 no shows in the 4 years that I have been doing that.......

It really sucks when this kind of thing happens. I just don't know why people don't grow up!

deposit, but what about the over the phone appointment.

I do a call back comfirmation a day prior, if not answer or return call, then fill that spot.

I agree with the idea of the call back the day prior..... If i dont at least establish a confirmation by the end middle of the business day prior to installation, I try and fill the spot.... Gambeling on the time frame has always come out in my favor..

Im sorry guys Its me making all them appointments.




Can I confirm my 12:00 for tomorrow

Deposit works perfect for me! Always done that with cars os comercial or even residential, always ask for a deposit! Even on resselers i ask for a 50% of grand total to ensure the goods!! Never faills!

I take deposits online and over the phone...the ones who slip through the net are the ones who don't show!

Looks like this thread was dug up from the depths

Ups i did it again!!!!!

Sry dudes but only now i've had some time to read them all!!

Stay well