Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
40 years
What is your primary product or service?
Collision Repair
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Erik Kohler, the current business owner, started out in another local Sacramento collision repair facility after graduating high school. He learned the trade and worked on both the body and paint sides. After working as a body technician for Duane for about a year, he moved into the office and started learning to write estimates and eventually moved into the general manager position. Duane decided to retire in 2003 and sold the business to Erik and his wife, Kerrie.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We are the cleanest and one of the best maintained and organized shops in Sacramento. We are and I-CAR Gold shop and require our employees to complete ongoing training to stay current with the industry standards and new repair requirements. Technology in new vehicles continues to change and we strive to stay on top of the trends in both education and tooling to allow us to complete a quality repair on each and every vehicle.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one location at this time which consists of two buildings next door to each other. We are a unique shop in Sacramento due to the size of our shop and ability to complete almost all repairs in house.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are across from the Executive Airport on Freeport Blvd.
What type of payments do you accept?
All payments types are accepted except personal checks.
Which areas do you service?
We service the greater Sacramento area and are conveniently located between I-5 and Highway 99, close to Greenhaven, Pocket and Land Park and just a few minutes from downtown.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The company is owned by Erik and Kerrie Kohler and our general manager, Hector Jimenez, runs the day to day operation.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Referral of friends and family is the best compliment. It shows that you were so happy with the service and quality of repairs that you would allow us to repair the vehicle of those you love.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.