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With the approaching of summer holiday, this semester finally comes to an end. But i still remember the time when i  wondered if i should choose this cource. because i thought what outcome can you achieve if we just hand around in a workshop and observe the operation and management of a worshop.  we paid Uni the money so i should learn sth from Uni not just waste time on things which we don't care. To be honest, the only reason why i finanlly decided to choose this course is that one of my friends told me it is easy to pass. and also i thought if i plan to set up my own workshop one day this may be  a good oppotunity for me to get all information which will help me for my own one.

Time goes by so fast, suddenly i realise carry out observation and research on a workshop does improve my understanding in managing a workshop. Opening a new workshop is not just a simple matter  with enough money and gets everything up in just a few days; the hardship is where maintaining the workshop in operational state is going to be tough. Advertising, customer attraction, providing good quality of services is going to be a challenge while complying with the rules and regulations established by the government and also taking care of the environment. Supports from families and friends is also important in maintaining the workshop as when managing a workshop there will be lots of obstacles and in failing to conquer the obstacles is going to devastate the workshop operational. and also this is the first time i actually know there is so many other professional organizations related to automotive industry which have been contributing great success to the automotive business.

has it covered

Workshop insurance is definitely one of the most important financial decisions which protect the workshop against loss that may incur during day to day trading. There are a lot of insurance companies in NZ such as Tower, AMI and State etc. To choose the right one will get your business covered as you expect. Takapuna Brakes & Automotive bought the insurance through an insurance broker. Tony told me that buying insurance via an insurance broker is cheaper and it also offers better services. The insurance policy that is used by the workshop includes: property insurance which protects the building, equipment and tool; business income insurance which provides coverage in the event of many perils beyond control such as fire, wind, hail or vandalism that may interrupt the business; equipment breakdown coverage, which protects if the equipment is damaged from power surges, mechanical breakdown, burnout or operator error; bodily injury and property damage liability, for those instances when the employees, products or services cause harm to other people or their property.