Park Life 71 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Christian Brothers Automotive, founded in Texas in the early 1980s, has just opened its 59th franchise in the recession-hit suburbs of St Louis, Missouri as part of its plans to have 120 outlets across the United States. Most are currently based in the South’s Bible Belt but the company is now expanding north. Nearly 80 per cent of Americans describe themselves as Christians so the company’s philosophy of ministering to its customers and treating them like family while fixing only what needs to be fixed is turning out to be good business during the recession. “At the beginning of the day, we get together and have a prayer that God’s going to guide us and take us through the day and bless the customers that are coming in and that the guys are going to diagnose things and fix them to the best of our ability,” said Kip Bynum, 38, a former telecoms executive who co-owns the St Louis garage with his wife Lori. Neat niche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman 2207 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 The devil does car repairs. I abandon hope and my wallet whenever I take the car to the garage. Christians? Pah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jesus built my hotrod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jesus built my hotrod. Chooon !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jesus built my hotrod. Chooon !!! Oh yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 TBF the only honest car mechanic I ever found was in Salt Lake City - the Chevy was breathing its last and we couldn't even get up the hill out of town to the east. We took it in to this tiny garage run by a Mormon guy - he fiddled around and told us (surprise!) the the engine was shot - when we told him we needed to get home (another 800 miles) he thought and said - "well I can probably fix it so you'll get back - maybe- you'll probably be down to a couple of cylinders by then but........" Cost us $ 20 for new spark plugs and $ 20 for his time AND it got us home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 TBF the only honest car mechanic I ever found was in Salt Lake City - the Chevy was breathing its last and we couldn't even get up the hill out of town to the east. We took it in to this tiny garage run by a Mormon guy - he fiddled around and told us (surprise!) the the engine was shot - when we told him we needed to get home (another 800 miles) he thought and said - "well I can probably fix it so you'll get back - maybe- you'll probably be down to a couple of cylinders by then but........" Cost us $ 20 for new spark plugs and $ 20 for his time AND it got us home Ooh, another travel anecdote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 71 Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 Salt of the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 TBF the only honest car mechanic I ever found was in Salt Lake City - the Chevy was breathing its last and we couldn't even get up the hill out of town to the east. We took it in to this tiny garage run by a Mormon guy - he fiddled around and told us (surprise!) the the engine was shot - when we told him we needed to get home (another 800 miles) he thought and said - "well I can probably fix it so you'll get back - maybe- you'll probably be down to a couple of cylinders by then but........" Cost us $ 20 for new spark plugs and $ 20 for his time AND it got us home Ooh, another travel anecdote. aye , well - when the probation officer gives you your passport back you'll be able to get out and about - you should try it broadens the mind y'knaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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