eCARD Success Stories > Automotive Repair, Auto Sales and Auto Parts Suppliers

eCARD has been supplying and assisting the automotive market for many years. The last thing a mechanic wants to deal with when wrenching on a car is to worry about how he's going to buy much needed tools or supplies. We have provided cash advances, merchant services and other business services to automotive shops since we opened our doors. It's our business to keep them in business, and their business to keep everyone on the road.

Here are some examples of Automotive Repair, Auto Sales and Auto Parts Suppliers that eCARD has helped achieve success:

Company Name: Magic Auto Repair
Year Established: 2005
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities:  Frankie contacted us inquiring about our cash advance program. He stated his credit was bad and he had been turned down by 2 different banks. Frankie had been turning away at least 4 to 5 customers per week who were requesting wheel alignments. Although he had a trained staff to perform alignments, he didn’t have the necessary equipment.
How eCARD Helped: 10 days later Frankie was funded and Magic Auto Repair was able to buy the equipment they desperately needed.
Current Status: Frankie has seen a 23 percent increase in business and his company continues to grow at a steady pace.

Company Name: Tires Plus
Year Established: 2003
Services used from eCARD: Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Jason came to us because he felt his credit card rates were too high. eCARD performed a free cost analysis of his credit card statement and found many hidden charges.
How eCARD Helped: We were able to reduce his rates and save him $238.00 monthly.
Current status: Another satisfied customer.

Company Name: Osceola Complete Auto Repair
Year Established: 2004
Services used from eCARD: Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Allen was referred to us by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. He received several solicitations through the mail for credit card processing and was confused about the different rates quoted. He wanted someone to explain the rate charges but couldn’t get anyone on the phone. After contacting the Chamber of commerce, he was referred to one of our account executives who explained in detail how to properly process credit cards.
How eCARD Helped: Allen was informed about the credit card industry particularly how to distinguish between the do’s and don’ts of processing credit cards.
Current Status: Allen sold the company in 2007 and we assumed the processing for the new owners.

Company Name: Dillard Automotive
Year Established: 1999
Services used from eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Carlos was in the process of purchasing Dillard Automotive from the previous owners. After the purchase, Carlos needed working capital to get the business going. He called us and inquired about our cash advance services.
How eCARD Helped: Although Carlos had only been in business for a few days, our funding department was able to fund the business based on the previous owner”s credit card statements. Carlos was funded the money he needed.
Current Status: After only 2 months, Carlos was able to pay off 60 percent of the advance and his business is doing extremely well.

Company Name: Prestige Muffler
Year Established: 2002
Services used From eCARD: Cash Advance, Merchant Services
Problems & Opportunities: Tom found a prime location to open a third location but didn’t have enough money to do so. The property was directly across from the mall and would guarantee business due to the high volume of traffic. Tom applied for a commercial loan at his local bank but was denied. He attempted to refinance his home but didn’t have enough equity.
How eCARD Helped: Tom’s credit card volume was extremely high and he was able to get funding within 6 days of applying.
Current Status: He now has a third location that is producing more sales than his other two stores.