“What I like about the collision repair industry is that the work is never-ending, as there will always be cars to repair,” said Smith. “I grew up loving cars since a young age. I’m currently working on my 2005 Acura TL, adding a body kit, rims and other additions. Of course, I will have it painted at Maaco. I feel like there is a great deal that I can learn from Mr. Cox. He is an excellent teacher and I know that I am learning from one of the best. These skills will help me someday start my own business in automotive sales. I plan to buy cars from auctions, repair them on my own, and re-sell them. My goal is to have my own car dealership in the future.”
At a time when finding new talent is very challenging, Butler’s Maaco facility has found a formula for success that he aims to repeat.
“These are two very special individuals,” said Hanson Butler, owner, Maaco Richmond. “Kendrick has learned everything from A to Z about repairing cars, both here and in Trinidad and Tobago. He had a strong desire to pass that knowledge on to someone new coming into the industry. Alshun is ambitious and more than willing to learn from a master craftsman. It has developed into a great relationship that benefits us all.”
Maaco, America’s body shop and the leader in the $38 billion automotive paint and collision industry, provides opportunities not only for young aspiring technicians but for entrepreneurs who want to benefit from investing in a successful franchise model. Visit Maaco.com to learn more about the benefits of becoming a franchise owner in the Maaco family.
