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Four steps to Car Care

Technology has brought about this change in the consumer behaviour. It gives user easy access to information required to make buying decisions, know about opinions from others on the product and share their own.It also helps sellers in making customer experience better and learning more about them.

Do you buy online too? Well, who doesn’t in the modern day. We have come to an age when online has become our local kiryana store, our ticket booking agent, cab next door, gadget store and an online mall to buy almost everything online. Now, car maintenance and repair services can be bought online too. You don’t believe that?

Off course, it does involve the offline intervention too, but with online services the whole process has been made so convenient for the car owners to get the car repaired on serviced without even visiting the garage shop. Fixions, a Mumbai based start-up and a web aggregator of garage shops & mechanics, has made the car care journey smooth and effective.

Here are four steps to avail Fixions car services:

·         Step 1. Share with Fixions the problem that is bugging you. This can be done either by using their app or the web portal. There could be a need for regular maintenance, a car wash or some troubleshooting, Fixions offers services for all.

 ·         Step2. Instant quotes can be generated online for the services mentioned in the above. Quotes from all nearby qualified garage shops will be available. One can compare the quotes and then choose the most suitable service provider.

 ·         Step 3.Book an appointment for your preferred service provider at your convenient time. Home pick up and drop services for your vehicle are also available.

 ·         Step 4.Payment can also be made online on the Fixions portal. Also, customers can share their feedback on experience of using Fixions services. The feedback shared is taken positively and helps Fixions provide better services to its customers in the future.

  With the changing consumer behaviour, entrepreneurs have changed their

models too. Star-ups like Fixions have a long way ahead with the smart services being offered by them.

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The modern affordable way to get your car serviced

Buying a car isn’t a cheap thing. It’s that one milestone of our life we keep waiting for so many years. Bundled with a vehicle are the fuel expensesand the cost of maintenance. While we cannot ignore them we can certainly make sure on how to manage these outlays and also keep the vehicle sustained for a longer run.

An untuned engine can increase the fuel cost by up to 50% and produces lot more emissions than a fine tuned engine. These are danger signs for a vehicle and its owner. Most of the times we are ignorant of these red signals which become a headache later on. The best suggestion a trusted car mechanic would give you is to get your car serviced regularly, the most simple and effective way for a defect free engine.

The car owner is now muddled into two difficulties. First, to find a trusted mechanic and then to get the car service at affordable rates. Fixions (an online car service provider), with its smart and convenient online car service solutions, has made life simpler for a lot of people living in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane.

What do you get at Fixions?

·         Regular Service with home pick up and drop facilities are available. This is specifically for those who do not find enough time to take care of the vehicle. However, with Fixions, you do not have to worry much.

·         Quotes from different garage shops to compare. Customers can choose the garage shop that fits their combination of quality, trust and budget.

·         Inspect for unknown troubles and get the best solution for them.

·         A trusted network of mechanics and garage shops.

·         The option to make the payments online for the services availed at garage shops

 No App Gap

Fixions have their mobile application available on iOS and Android stores. The app can be downloaded to start using their services in the most convenient way. Technology has been used in the best possible way to make user experience as easy and effective as possible. The same can also be done on their web portal by visiting their website www.fixions.com.

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Is your car expensive to maintain?

To a majority of us, the most expensive thing we own after our house is the car. Statistics show, on average, one spends20-25% of their annual income on purchasing a car which would serve the basic purpose.  For those looking for a good return on investment or wanting to upgrade their car, the cost can go as high as 50-70% of their annual income. Another 5% goes towards on-going maintenance and insurance costs.

But, not every car costs the same to keep it running. And different cars have varying risks of leaving their drivers suddenly shocked by their immobility. Brands like BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Audi etc. are some of the car brands which are most expensive to maintain, in the world. It is said that Toyota and Asian cars are the least expensive to maintain.

Cost increase with age

Maintenance cost of a car increases with age. After the first few free services are done, a car service may cost you from 3000-25000, depending upon your car model or whether you have a petrol or diesel engine car. Generally, diesel engines are more expensive to maintain than their petrol versions.

However, Car maintenance is much more than the average cost it takes for a brand model to get serviced or repaired. Factors as mentioned below also contribute to the cost:

·         How well a car is maintained. Regular service of a car is always recommended to keep the average service low and also make sure the engine stays fit for a longer run.

·         How often it is driven, where it is driven, and how it is driven.

·         The service provider from whom car services are availed. With no standard rates, mechanics may sometimes charge you a very high price.

These factors would also define the mileage at which your car would run.

Fixions, an online aggregator for car service providers, provides you trusted mechanics at affordable rates in your locality. These mechanics are not only trained for excellence but also provide repair or maintenance services basis the car brands or model. Standard rates are also defined for the specific services while one can also compare quite from different garage shops before choosing one. At Fixions, you would find mechanics for brands like Chevrolet, Mahindra, Hyundai, Honda, Maruti, Nissan, Toyota, Tata

and many others.

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Fixions: From opportunity to innovation

“One thing I learned is, big ideas sound stupid in the beginning. I've always heard that if your idea is any good there is no problem with sharing it because people will dismiss it. Many ideas come from solving your own problem which aren't life-changing problems, but these ideas could become life-changing ideas.”, Brian Chesky, Airbnb

Do the above lines strike a chord in your mind? If we see the problems around us, the solutions are very simple, yet we end up living with a compromise. It is more about the initiative and willingness to pledge.  That’s how smart companies learn from simple problems in life. They find smart solutions to the simple yet unsolved problems in a different way.Fixions has done the same, by finding a way to the car care problem.

 The problem

Our car is our friend, our daily support and a reason to lots of family joy and happiness. But on this journey to keep you and your loved ones happy, your vehicle goes through a lot. The daily wear and tear, muddy roads and long trips means the car gets tired early and hence need the right maintenance for a smoother ride.

Insufficient service or late repairs not only harms the owner’s pocket, but also the vehicle’s health. The problem is also aggravated by not getting at the car serviced from a quality garage shop.

 The solution  

Fixions has come up with a smart and simple solution to help you get your car care solutions online. It helps you find your nearest garage shop on their technology backed portal and get instant quotes within a few clicks. Once the garage options are listed on their portal, you can choose one of your choice and avail the service.

For those who wish to get the car repaired or serviced, sitting at home, the services of home pick up and drop are also facilitated. The services can also be booked using the Fixions app available on android and apple stores.

The services have presently started in Mumbai, one of the busiest cities in the country. Like other successful organizations, Fixions found a gap in the way people were solving the car problem and started their smart car care services for the people.

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Which car to choose, Petrol or Diesel?

Buying a car is one of the most important milestones of our life. It can be your first car or you might be upgrading from your current car and buying a better one. Gone are those days when Maruti was the only and most obvious option of people in India. Today, a much developed India is full of foreign car makers who have set up their bases and established their own markets in India.

Few years back, diesel engines were used mostly for commercial vehicles and people generally bought petrol vehicles. Today, improved engine technologies, fuel efficiencies and more number of car manufacturers have filled the market with diesel cars that have become the preferred choice for many because of the fuel economics. While petrol engine is still a favourite for many, below are points of comparison one can make to take a wakeful decision:

·         The price of the car: You might already know that the diesel versions are expensive but it is worth mentioning. The diesel version is normally expensive by 1-1.5 lakhs than the petrol models.

 ·         Fuel Cost: Do you notice the fuel prices of petrol and diesel on the fuel machines every time you visit a fuel pump? Well, everybody does that. Petrol and diesel prices have always had a difference on the prices which may or may not stay the same with deregulation of diesel prices always in discussion. Partial deregulation has already reduced the price difference. However, presently this is one of the biggest factors for people opting for diesel cars.

 ·         The mileage decision: Diesel engines are better in mileage than petrol cars. The reason corresponds to technicalities in the working of the engine. Cheap fuel price plus more mileage makes for a difficult proposition to compete against.

 ·         Maintenance cost: Perhaps the most undesirable part of buying diesel engine vehicles. One-time cost may still be covered by better mileage and cheaper fuel price, but the maintenance cost of diesel cars is always more. This can be attributed to the expensive oil and spares used in diesel vehicles.

Regular maintenance of a car is the most important habit an owner should have to keep the car engine fit for a longer span. Fixions helps you find your nearest garage and makes car service becomes an easy task for you. Booking a car service like car washing, repairing etc. can be done in a few clicks by using Fixions web portal or using their mobile application on a smartphone. They also specialise in car service basis the car model and would ask for your car model before boking the service. For example, while choosing a service for a Maruti Wagon R or a Verna Petrol or a Swift petrol, you would mention the model as the first step towards booking a service.

 Engine power:

Diesel engines are more powerful than the petrol versions.  However, noise and vibrations can be felt while driving diesel cars, which are more than in petrol vehicles.

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The Swift story

Buying a new car is a family decision in India where everybody’s opinion matters. A child has his own point of view while elders would recommend their own. One car that has won everybody’s heart for more than a decade now is Maruti Suzuki’s Swift, riding every Indian family through its swift story. The competition of cars in India is more than ever with so many options available in every price range and category. Maruti Swift has taken every competitor with aggression and innovation to become one of India’s most successful cars

 The story in statistics

·         The car was launched in India in 2005. Its successful beginning can be attributed to Swift winning car of the year in the very first year. It repeated the performance again in 2011.

·         The car has seen both major and minor alterations in a span of over a decade. Major overhaul came in the year 2011 with change in looks altering head lamps, tail lamps, interiors and various other small changes. The engine technology was also improved in petrol fuel cars for better fuel efficiency and make the model more competitive against the models in similar price range from other companies.

·         Swift diesel was launched in 2007 when Maruti Suzuki observed the trend of people diverting towards diesel cars for the obvious benefits. However, both the petrol and diesel version have tasted huge success in India.

·         By September 2013, Maruti Suzuki had already sold 10 lakhs units of Swift and the success journey continues its wonderful story till date.

 The catchy points

The car looks attractive from almost every front. It is a very stylish model captivating you the first time you look at it. The car is very spacious from inside with ample leg and head space. It carries the reliability of Maruti Suzuki and the power of a very strong engine gives you a smooth drive.

 We all agree Maruti Swift is a wonderful to have with you, but it does need regular careful attention form the owner to keep it fit and health for a longer ride. In a city like Mumbai where 24 hours in a day have never been sufficient to do every task, Fixions helps you take care of your car by booking car service facility online at the nearest garage shop. Fixions tie ups and lists efficient and trusted garage shops in various locations, on its portal which can then be booked by people by visiting their web portal or mobile app.

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Important tips to grow your start-up

Starting your own business was a dream but that’s just one part of what you intended to do. Growing your business step by step and making it bigger is the toughest journey an entrepreneur has to go through. It is certainly not a walk in the park. There is no instant formula to growth and no specific sausage to add the spice; it is a combination of a lot many smart steps that would eventually determine the success that comes to your plate.

Below are few tips that help small business owners or start-ups grow big:

·         Concentrate on Customer service – Start-ups have an advantage that their scale of business is so small, changes can be made quickly. This helps them in making quick changes to their customer service standards. Customers have the capability to make or break your business. With word of mouth so strong today, complimented by social media, happy customers can help you grow real fast up the ladder.

·         Adapt to changes- Agility towards changes in the market scenario help startups change quickly as per the changes in market.An agile approach keeps your business fresh and your product/service famed in the market.

·         Stick to your vision and choose the opportunities carefully: Every new business has a vision; how small the start-up may be. Reach out to your employees and make sure they work on the vision you have seen for your business. In the initial days, when the business grows and top lines are very thin, one would get a lot of opportunities to try out other things, add more things or change the way your business was supposed to work. Make sure you work towards your main business idea and do not get attracted by the top lines at least in the first few months or years.

·         Employee the right people- To make sure all the above three points are achieved with grace; you need to hire the best fit people in your organization. Peoplewith the right attitude would take you ahead. Follow the mantra of “Hire for Attitude and Train for Skill”

Fixions is one of the upcoming startups of India having already become popular in many local areas of Mumbai city. With quality customer service and a simple yet strong business idea forming the core of Fixions business, their smart approach and customer centricity has helped the company grow and move towards expansion very early in its lifecycle.

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Fixions – A smart organization

There is a reason why they say that sometimes thinking smart and thinking simple can solve so many problems. In this technology era we sometimes go so deep into the problems that the simplest of solutions seem distant.Every problem goes through three simple steps to find an effective solution. Belowis what it would be. Also explained through it is the way Fixions, a car service aggregator, has gone about the car service and repair problem of the people of Mumbai.

 Understanding the problem: Most of us stay busy focusing on the wrong part of the problem and not able to find the real issue. People of Mumbai face the problem of bad roads, traffic and less time for their other work. One of this is getting their car serviced regularly. But that doesn’t mean you would stop driving the car. Fixions found a better way to handle the car service problem, to be explained later.

 Creating a Plan: Taking problem solving to its next step is creating a plan to find out the solution. A plan should focus on all those things which were creating the problem. People have less time to get the car repaired or serviced, they are not able to find a trusted garage shop nearby and also they forget about the car service dates. Keeping all this in mind, Fixions has created its portal/app, backed by technology, where people can visit and easily avail services of the nearest garage shop in a few clicks. Here is how it works with them:

·         Step 1. Visit Fixions app or portal and describe the services you need.

·         Step2. Get instant quotes on their app or portal itself, basis description in step 1.

·         Step 3. Locate a garage shop in Fixions network around you and avail the services. Home pick up and drop services for your vehicle are also available.

·         Step 4. Help Fixions improve their services by providing your invaluable feedback to them post service.

 Keep the motivation Up: Fixions is an organization with huge promise. With plans to expand in other cities of India soon, motivations levels of the company are very much up to the mark.

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Five signs you love your car too much

From making modifications to your car from the initialmade modelto keeping it polished, you care for your car much more than the bond between a man and a machine. You love your car and we can easily see that. Here are the most common visible traits in you:

·         You give your car a pet name: It isn’t just another machine and you talk about car in first person, taking a pet name you gave it. That’s how it becomes a part of your family and gets included in the daily conversations

·         You read a lot about your car online: For only very few read the car manual, you have read it all step by step. You also read a lot about many other things of your car model, online.

·         The car is in your mind even while not driving: You might be in a meeting or relaxing at home on a weekend, the car comes in your mind again and again. A glimpse of it makes you happy. Even a small ride gets you elated.

·         You have made memorable trips in your car: Excursion to mountains or the goa road trip, you have done it all with your car. It has been an added reason for joy and happiness and is always a part of some of the memorable moments of life.

·         You always park the car at a proper place: The mall parking is full but you would not take the risk of parking the car on the road or some other unfitting place. You might choose a parking few metres away from your destination but would always park the car at a safe place, possibly in a shade.

 Make sure you keep doing all the above and stay obsessive about your vehicle. On this journey keeping your car fit and defect free is very important or the most important habit a car lover should have. Fixions, an online car service provider’s aggregator, helps you do that with comfort and convenience. Using Fixions portal or mobile app one can:

·         Find a trusted garage shop, registered with Fixions, in their vicinity and get instant quotes for car service or repair at affordable rates.

·         Use home pick up and drop facility and need to go anywhere.

·         Get guaranteed services with a stamp of trust & quality from Fixions.

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Magic button for your car

No we are not talking about you pressing a button on the mobile and your car will start running. That would indeed be some kind of magic, controlling your car through mobile like playing a game on it. A few years down the line this would certainly be possible, considering the way innovations have been happening across the world.

Here in the present, we are talking about pressing a button on your mobile which will make sure your car ride is comfortable and smooth. Car service providers like Fixions have certainly made it possible. Fixions is a web aggregator to the garage shops and car service providers making it a marketplace for car service. With convenient, technology backed setup, Fixions has made car service and other maintenance related problems, affordable to manage and simple to access for the car owner.

Fixions for Customers

·         Customers get easy car service solutions by searching for their nearest garage shop on the Fixions portal and avail the service. The portal is very easy to use and instant quotes can be generated with few touch button clicks on your phone.

·         Multiple benefits - You can get multiple benefits of regular service, repairing specific problems in the car or getting your vehicle diagnosed. All this can be availed by going to garage shop or optionally availing the car pickup and drop service by sitting at home. There is every option for you based on your comfort.

·         Efficient service – A network of trusted garage shops and experienced mechanics gives Fixions the credibility of providing services as promised. Your vehicle is treated as one of their own and hence dealt with absolute care.

·         Fixions presently operates in Mumbai with plans to expand in other major cities of India soon. Some of the names include Delhi, Jaipur, Pune and Bangalore.

Fixions for Service providers

Fixions engages at B2B level with the garage owners and help them get more business by getting listed on their portal. Only garage shops with proven service record are allowed to list on the portal. The providers are also continuously judged based on feedback received from the customer after every service.

The listed service providers als

o get a chance to learn from highly organized processes of Fixions and hence optimize solutions for the customers over time.

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Fixions: From opportunity to innovation

“One thing I learned is, big ideas sound stupid in the beginning. I've always heard that if your idea is any good there is no problem with sharing it because people will dismiss it. Many ideas come from solving your own problem which aren't life-changing problems, but these ideas could become life-changing ideas.”, Brian Chesky, Airbnb

Do the above lines strike a chord in your mind? If we see the problems around us, the solutions are very simple, yet we end up living with a compromise. It is more about the initiative and willingness to pledge.  That’s how smart companies learn from simple problems in life. They find smart solutions to the simple yet unsolved problems in a different way.Fixions has done the same, by finding a way to the car care problem.

 The problem

Our car is our friend, our daily support and a reason to lots of family joy and happiness. But on this journey to keep you and your loved ones happy, your vehicle goes through a lot. The daily wear and tear, muddy roads and long trips means the car gets tired early and hence need the right maintenance for a smoother ride.

Insufficient service or late repairs not only harms the owner’s pocket, but also the vehicle’s health. The problem is also aggravated by not getting at the car serviced from a quality garage shop.

 The solution  

Fixions has come up with a smart and simple solution to help you get your car care solutions online. It helps you find your nearest garage shop on their technology backed portal and get instant quotes within a few clicks. Once the garage options are listed on their portal, you can choose one of your choice and avail the service.

For those who wish to get the car repaired or serviced, sitting at home, the services of home pick up and drop are also facilitated. The services can also be booked using the Fixions app available on android and apple stores.

The services have presently started in Mumbai, one of the busiest cities in the country. Like other successful organizations, Fixions found a gap in the way people were solving the car problem and started their smart car care services for the people.

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Fix the car problem with Fixions

Are you irritated by your vehicle problems? Do a lot of your weekends get occupied with your vehicle service or maintenance problems? Well, we thought weekends were made to enjoy, have a break from work and other daily chores, give the mind some rest and enjoy some quality time with the family. However, most of the time we are occupied with some work or the other, one of them being the car problem.

Nevertheless, not anymore, with Fixions there to make vehicle maintenance easy for you. Fixions is a one-stop destination for all your vehicle problems. With our lives going smart and almost everything from a plumber to a service from a doctor booked online, why not book a doctor for your vehicle, online too. That’s the whole concept on which Fixions work. Surf the internet on your desktop or your mobile phone and get your vehicle repaired. Sounds exciting? Not only is it convenient, but cost effective too. Let us tell you the services Fixions has in offer for you.

Fixions offers the below solutions to you:

·         Regular service: For a vehicle to stay young, age slowly and run smoothly, regular car service is the simplest of things you need to do. Do not miss out on regular services and your vehicle shall never disappoint you. With Fixions, one can book a car service online, avail home pick-up facility and get the service done through a trusted service provider.

 ·         Fixing a specific fault: Repairs becomes costly if done late. If not solved, the issue aggravates and costs moreover time. Pick up your phone, and you can get a repair service in a few clicks.  

 ·         Diagnose a problem: Sometimes, finding the exact problem become difficult. With the experienced and trusted service providers at Fixions, get a solution to this problem of your vehicle too.

How to start?

Using Fixions services is like using just another mobile app or visiting some online shopping website. Get yourself registered at Fixions.com, share the service you need and get your nearest trusted Fixions car service provider booked in a few seconds.

We need to enjoy the little moments of life, for one day we will realize those were the important moment of our life. Fixions does realize that and makes sure you spend your weekends savouring life and not at a garage shop.

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Car service in a few clicks

It was a prediction many years ago, that in the future working hours would be short and leisure time will be more.  Technological developments and economic progress would shrink work hours and it was believed that this would continue for over years. In such a scenario, “What to do in leisure time?” shall become a problem. Come to present time, and the things have just gone opposite to the prediction. Everybody is just very busy. Especially, people working in the corporate world are facing a time-scarcity problem.

People feel rushed in their daily life. They carry work to home and all other valuable activities loose importance. One of the things that is ignored in your accelerated life, as stated above, is your vehicle which needs time to time care from you so that it runs by your side effortlessly and for a long time. Important car maintenance activities like regular service, defect repairs are just as important our regular visit to a doctor.

Understanding that the common man has less time but wants the comfort of a happy life, Fixions, a car service providers’ aggregator helps you keep your car healthy by finding your nearest qualified and experience garage shop in a few clicks. Using their mobile app or the website www.fixions.com one can locate garage shops in the vicinity. In this, they help you save on time, money and make sure the car is properly serviced.

How the Fixions model works

A few steps which explain the way to use Fixions service:

·         Share or select the car service you need. It could be to get a regular car service or repair a specific problem. Choose the one you need.

 ·         Get the quote generated for your selected service. Fixions provides the most cost competitive rates for the chosen services along with convenience and ease of use.

 ·         Locate your nearest Fixions service providers and choose one of them to avail the service. You can also use home pick-up and drop service and do not need to go anywhere. You can also get the vehicle checked at your place and find a solution.

 ·         You can rate their services later with your valuable feedback to help them improve.

  Fixions have started their services around your convenience. Understanding the car care your vehicle needs and busy life we live, they have struck a perfect match between the two.

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Fixions finds you the right car mechanic

A mechanic can be your car’s best friend or a nightmare. Good mechanics are heaven sent and knowing such mechanics to solve your vehicle problems is important to make sure vehicle problems are diagnosed at the right time and repaired in the right way. Fixions has been commendable to tie up with such efficient mechanics & garage shops and make them available to be accessed by the customers on their technology driven portal.

Here are some of the important factors that define a good mechanic and the way Fixions fulfils all of them:

·         Customer service: All your customers are partners in your mission. A quality service not only keeps the customers happy but also becomes a key factor to growth. Happy customers become a walking advertisement and help scaling up the business. The foundation of Fixions itself depicts quality. Use of technology to make car service a convenience and a happy experience drives the business model Fixions works upon. Tie up with trusted and certified service providers ensures customer service ethics are never compromised.

 ·         Proven diagnostic skills: Good mechanics are a backbone to an auto service business. Possessing strong technical skills and following industry standards to service helps identifying the source of a problem and provide an efficient solution to the customer. Fixions promises a network of most experienced service providers.

 ·         Problem solving capability: The ability to provide quick and easy ways to solve problems in quick time are noteworthy skills of a good mechanic. There is always more than one way to do everything. A good mechanic would mostly choose the best option out of it.

 ·         Certified and safe: Providing guaranteed and certified services ensures repeat customers which are the biggest asset to any business. Fixions is known for its network of trust which guarantees quality service to its customers and makes sure the vehicle problems are solved with absolute care.

 ·         Modern and innovative: In this world of “me too” services, it is important to be unique. In order to be irreplaceable one has to do things different ad find new ways to solve problems for the customers. Fixions is driven by technology helping customers access quick quotes online anytime, schedule an appointment online and also avail vehicle pick up and drop services.