Last Updated on August 3, 2012 by DeanR
TechZone Airbag Service Franchise Information
TechZone Airbag Service is a franchise for a business providing auto interior repair and air bag service. It was founded in 1987 and started franchising in 1994.
It was founded by Douglas Hansen. He was a Senior Project Manager at the Rocket Research Company. What they do was develop propellant systems and rockets for the military. He was contacted to help develop an airbag system for automotive use. They crash tested airbag systems on different cars. It was then he realized that there was a need for a company to provide service to this new technology.
The first location was opened in Seattle in 1992 and only a year after, they started planning the expansion of the business due to its steady growth. Mr. Hansen said that “Our vision was to create a network of professionals who would work together, share technical knowledge, and become the premier service providers of this new industry”. They expanded their services into things besides airbags and that was when they changed their motto to “Everything inside the glass.
What services do they offer at TechZone Airbag Service?
For Airbag System Specialists, they have technicians who experts on it. They work with insurance companies, collision repair shops, and the customers to determine exactly what needs to be done to meet the standards set by the manufacturer.
For Diagnostics Programming, it includes code clearing, system inspections, scan tools diagnostics, and programming. For Wire Harness and Electrical Repair, they can replace the damaged connectors and repair the harness itself. They say that it is not always that you need to have it replaced because they can re-process it back to the specifications of the factory. This would help the customers save time and money.
For Hybrid Repair Services, they have high voltage systems, handling training, and special equipments needed for this technology. Included in their services are battery pack removal, diagnostic and repair, and disabling services.
They also have services such as Airbag On or Off Switch. Theft and Vandilism Repair is a service that attends to damages the vehicle incurs after being recovered. Their Interior Repair Services include seatbelts, airbag systems, dashboards, steering columns, headliners, seats assemblies, ignition system, and door panels.
Cost and requirements on running a TechZone Airbag Service franchise
You need to have a net worth of $100,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $25,000. Expect to be investing about $36,000 to $109,000. The cost of TechZone Airbag Service franchise fee is $15,000 to $35,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 8.5%. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement. This franchise can be run from home. You will need one employee to run one location. They allow multi-unit ownership and absentee ownership.
What is included in the franchise package?
There will be three weeks training at the headquarters and training at your location as needed. You will be receiving newsletters and a toll free phone number. You will be provided assistance at the grand opening. You will be given access to the internet and to purchasing cooperatives. Expect to be attending meetings and receiving occasional field evaluations. For marketing support, there will be ad slicks, co-op advertising, regional advertising, and national media.
TechZone Airbag Service Contact Details
You may reach them at:
Address: 1968 130th Avenue NE Bellevue, WA 98005-2039
Phone: (800) 224-7224
Email: office@airbagservice.com