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โ€œFrom Janitor to Ownerโ€ - Jeremy Bucy SHARES His Journey, DEFENDS Personalized Service & REVEALS Vintage Car Secrets | GGP #027 O/I


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Join host Brad Hurlock on the Garage Grit Podcast for an engaging Origin & Impact episode (#027) featuring Jeremy Bucy, owner of Alan Cox Premier Auto Care in Marietta, Georgia. In this episode, Jeremy shares his journey from sweeping floors to owning a shop specializing in Asian makes, with a unique side division for vintage car restorations. Discover how Jeremy navigates the challenges of a competitive market, builds trust with customers, and differentiates his shop through personal service.


Key topics include:

๐Ÿ”ง Transitioning from a Honda-focused shop to servicing all Asian makes
๐Ÿ‘ท Empowering service advisors to deliver personalized customer experiences
๐Ÿ“‹ Balancing old-school and digital marketing to attract new customers
๐Ÿš— Building high-end vintage car projects, like a 1968 AMX with a Hellcat motor
๐Ÿ’ก Avoiding the race to the bottom in a competitive auto repair market


Donโ€™t miss Jeremyโ€™s insights on growing a business while staying true to quality and community! Subscribe to the Garage Grit Podcast for weekly episodes, and join our Facebook Group to continue the conversation with Brad, Jeremy, and other shop owners.


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๐ŸŒ Website: https://aashopmarketing.com
๐Ÿ“ฑ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/forautorepairshopowners
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ All Episodes: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/garagegrit
๐ŸŽฅ Check out our panel discussion on service intervals from February/March 2025: [Insert link to panel episode]
๐Ÿ  Visit Alan Cox Premier Auto Care: https://www.alancoxautomotive.com/


Chapters
โฐ 00:00 โ€“ Introduction to the Garage Grit Podcast and Jeremy Bucy
๐Ÿช 01:21 โ€“ History of Alan Cox Premier Auto Care
๐Ÿ’ธ 05:25 โ€“ Educating customers on the value of specialized repairs
๐Ÿค 15:02 โ€“ Using digital vehicle inspections to build trust
๐Ÿš— 29:08 โ€“ Inside Jeremyโ€™s vintage car restoration division
๐Ÿ‘ฅ 38:26 โ€“ Personal service as a core tenet of customer relationships
๐Ÿ’ก 48:07 โ€“ Combining old-school and digital marketing strategies

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