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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

our shop is so sloooow. I'm down to thurs, fri, and sat to try to save money on daycare. are all the auto repair shops slow? i know there are a few techs on this board so this is mostly to them but anyone can chime in.
louie  :birdsmily:
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #1 –
My work (local pizza restaurant) was really busy last weekend, probably since it was Superbowl weekend.  Not sure about this weekend though.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #2 –
I actually went out this morning to all the local car lots to try to get some commercial accts. the thing that sux is that i'm flatrate. no work no money. don't mean to carry on but i need to vent some.
louie  :birdsmily:
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It seemed like a good idea at the time.        88TC R.I.P.      88 Sport build in progress

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #3 –
Yeah I think it is slow everywhere my buddy works at an auto repair shop and he just went on a Disney Vacation with the family for a week, and he's one of their main guys.. so I guess its like that everywhere cause normally he can't take off.

People just ain't spending $$, I guess when tax money and rebate checks start flying around people will start to spending again.
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #4 –
I think post Christmas lull carries on through mid- Feb.  Then people start spending again.

Same goes for selling cars. 

Wait till the heat hits.  You'll be wishing for a lull.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #5 –
Well,my work is always steady.I work with elderly and disabled Veterans,so,as long as there are Veterans,I'll have a job.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..
 

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #6 –
I've got 25-30 orders already for motor mounts......not slow here.....
Long live the 4-eyes!  - '83 Tbird Turbo - '85 Marquis LTS - '86 LTD Wagon-  '81 Granada GL 2dr

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #7 –
I'm working 7 days a week this winter,
I own a construction company, and usually I take off for about 3 months during winter.
This year, me and my son are working right through the winter.
Although, this isn't getting my car done like I had planned.
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #8 –
i work at a parts store and things are slower so far this year compared to last year
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #9 –
Not slow here, but then we're in the coal & mineral processing industry so things are only picking up.

We just got a $300,000-some sale today.

Garrett H.
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #10 –
Im a truck mechanic. Just as busy as normal.
It's Gumby's fault.

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #11 –
The recording business is usually slow these months as well.  Fortunately, this year, we are branching out and can't keep up with everything we want to do but that's unusual for the biz.
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #12 –
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The recording business is usually slow these months as well
Are you a producer? I've been a musician for 25 years (hint, hint)
just kidding, I think my music days are over.
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***** Project "EVOLUTION" 1987 Cougar LS  & 1985 Cougar Convertible *****
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #13 –
I work at a stair and truss manufacturer, people still need roofs over their heads and stairs to go up and down with.

'88 Mercury Cougar LS, 302, Project Car - "The Coug"
'83 Ford Thunderbird Heritage, 302, Summer Ride, - "The Bambi Killer"
'86 Chevrolet S10, Daily Driver -  "The Black Beater"

is it me or are things slow everywhere?

Reply #14 –
Its been hit or miss for us. one day at a time.

gonna starve to death if it dont pick up.
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