Introduced to the Irish market at the EXPO in February, Car Medic has awarded its first six franchises here. The business handles interior and exterior repairs to motor vehicles, claiming savings of up to 70per cent on bodyshop charges. The work is carried out in the customers own garage or driveway.

In spite of a rocky climate worldwide and a dreary outlook across many businesses, Car Medic has become the car industry's fastest-growing franchise with more than 350 franchisees across the UK.

The innovative concept of SMART Small to Medium Area Repair Technology means that with the services of Car Medic, parts are repaired instead of being replaced, saving huge amounts of time, money, and materials.

The franchise is being rolled out here under a master license agreement by Paul Callan, a sales and marketing specialist.

Says Paul, The response from EXPO was very encouraging. Over the two days of the exhibition we recorded more than 60 leads. We've sold six franchises already Wexford, Limerick city, Offaly, Louth, Wicklow and Dunlaoghaire/Rathdown and there are several other prospects in the pipeline. Our objective is to emulate the success of Car Medic in the UK and develop the franchise throughout Ireland.

Entrepreneurs interested in sharing in Car Medics success can do so by applying for a franchise. We believe we offer the most comprehensive turnkey franchise package in our field. There are no extras, optional add-ons or varying levels of support, says Paul. 

The franchise costs Eur15,995 plus VAT and for this price we provide everything needed to run a successful business. We provide all your equipment, open-ended expert training, technical assistance, corporate clothing, marketing and promotional materials.

Overheads are minimal and our franchisees earn cash profits from the word go. No previous industry experience is necessary you simply have to follow our proven, winning formula.

Paul is looking for ambitious, practical people who can manage their time effectively and get the most out of their business. The opportunity is there but the level of success will be down to you," says Paul, who is also offering two other franchises from the Car Medic stable Air Medic and Tyre Medic. They can be added to the Car Medic franchise or taken as separate franchises.

Andrew OToole was a Car Medic franchisee in England for five years before moving to Ireland to take up a franchise in Co.Wicklow. Says Andrew Its easy to see why this franchise is so successful.

Minor vehicle damage like dents, scuffs and scratches to panels, bumpers, wheel arches, mirrors and alloy wheels are inevitable in todays driving conditions.

Until now, using conventional methods, even the smallest repair has been expensive and time-consuming, the whole panel had to be repainted in a specialist body repair shop, with the vehicle out of use for several days. With Car Medic, we take the body shop to the customer, delivering high quality at a low price.