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“We fix what actually needs to be done” — Alan & Shanley Austin | GGP #039

A family-run collision & mechanical shop shares a trust-first playbook: transparent inspections, pushing back on insurers, and SOPs that keep quality high and customers loyal. Real tactics you can use tomorrow—without upselling games.

Guests:

Alan Austin — Austin Spencer Collision — Henrietta, NY

Shanley Austin — Austin Spencer Collision — Henrietta, NY

What you’ll learn (shop-owner takeaways):

Build trust by fixing only what’s essential

How to advocate for customers vs insurers

Handling total-loss offers and salvage titles

Turn $21 inspections into lifetime customers

Train service writers to…

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