TCCN Automotive Inc. Shop Update: Expansion, New Waiting Room, and Busy Bays

Shop Expansion and New Waiting Room

• 🚀 The shop is undergoing an expansion, including a newly designed, larger, and improved waiting room.
• 💡 The new waiting room aims to provide a quieter customer experience, separate from the noisy shop floor, and features a TV, fridge, and magnet wall for customer contributions.
• 💬 A dedicated talk area has been created for private customer consultations, addressing the previous issue of discussing repairs in loud or public spaces.

Busy Shop Bays and Vehicle Highlights

• 🛠️ The shop is experiencing a high volume of work, leading to a busy and sometimes messy environment, with a dedicated cleanup day planned before Christmas break.
• 🚗 Featured vehicles include a 2011 Camry with an engine removed for a VVTi job and front cover reseal, a 2015 Avalon from Texas needing diagnosis for various issues, and a Tacoma requiring an engine replacement.
• 🔧 Other notable vehicles include an LS460 undergoing control arm work and maintenance, a 79,000-mile Avalon for a timing belt and power steering line, and a Venza requiring a full engine reseal including head gaskets and rear main seal.
• ⚙️ Work on an 80 series Land Cruiser involves extensive repairs like front knuckle rebuilds, oil and coolant leak repairs, and radiator replacement, while a RAV4 is nearly complete after a water pump and fluid service.

Special Projects and Customer Cars

• ✨ A beautiful Solara is being picked up after a valley plate and valve cover gasket repair, and a Lexus ISF, completed a month ago, awaits owner pickup.
• 💎 A Celica GTS is being prepared for a full restoration and engine build, with ongoing discussions about the plan due to discontinued parts.
• ⚠️ A 4Runner requires rear axle seals and wheel bearings due to improper aftermarket part installation, and a Camry needs a transmission replacement due to severe torque converter shutter.
• 🔧 A 97 80 series with low mileage is in for a front knuckle rebuild and seat repair, while a Tundra with nearly 300,000 miles is having its engine replaced due to a broken valve spring.
• 💡 A 2001 Camry has a window issue and needs an air fuel ratio sensor, and another 80 series is receiving rear axle seals, rear brakes, and front knuckle rebuilds.

Engine Rebuilds and Complex Repairs

• 🚀 An LS430 engine is undergoing a complete top-to-bottom reseal, including new head gaskets, due to significant oil leaks.
• ⚡ A Mark V Supra is being addressed for an intermittent check engine light, suspected to be an engine computer issue, requiring the ECU to be sent for repair.
• 🛠️ A 1982 FJ40 is awaiting front knuckle work and radiator hoses after a coolant leak, and a Corolla had its aftermarket engine mounts replaced with original ones due to poor performance.
• ⚙️ A neglected series of cars, including an FJ40 and a Corolla, are highlighted, with the shop owner emphasizing the challenges and joys of running a busy automotive repair business.

Team Growth and Shop Philosophy

• 🤝 The shop has welcomed new technicians, including John, who is quickly learning and impressing with his work ethic.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 A new lunchroom/lounge area has been established for team breaks and celebrations, fostering a family-like atmosphere.
• ❤️ The owner expresses deep gratitude for the opportunities provided by the country and the loyal customer base, emphasizing pride in their work and the blessing of a full shop.
• 📈 The dynamic nature of automotive repair is acknowledged, with unexpected issues like broken bolts or parts delays impacting timelines, but the team remains committed to quality work.