Automobile Repairing and Servicing is a most commonly known activity in almost all urban areas where all types of motor vehicles like cars, buses, lorries, jeeps etc are periodically sent for repairing and servicing. Improper maintenance of vehicles, present conditions of roads, irresponsible driving, using cheaper spare parts, etc are the main reasons for break-down of the vehicles. Service station is the most essential unit to vehicle users. This unit can be established in urban, semi-urban and village areas to meet the local requirement. Candidates having good experience or qualified persons can start this unit with low investment.

Due to wear and tear, friction, the life of automobiles decreases. Hence, the automobiles needs frequent service in all respects in order to keep them in good working condition. There is good demand for automobile service centres due to increase in the number of vehicles day by day. Regular maintenance and servicing of vehicles is required for safe driving and durability of the vehicles. In view of the significant inter-town/city flow of traffic, there is scope for many units to come up along various national and state highways. Another avenue for new units is in the field of painting of vehicles. There are a few organized painting shops and those units carry out painting with obsolete techniques. Based on the above, it would be seen that there are good prospects for new automobile repairing and servicing units. The unit can be set up in rural areas, nearby towns on any roads to cater the service of vehicles.

A Project Report is not only essential for obtaining financial assistance from Bank/ Financial Institution/Funding Agency but also the most important document either to participate in the development schemes of MSME Sector/ Department of Industries or in completing various time consuming government formalities connected with planning and commercial operation of the proposed business project.

This Detail Project Report (DPR)/ Business Plan has been developed in a well-structured PDF Format (Easy to Download, Convert into MS WORD through www.pdftoword.com, Edit for Personalised Customisation and Finally Printing the Report) to be presented as a Ready Project Proposal immediately thereby saving precious time of the promoter in the process of completing requisite formalities in anticipation of setting up the business project. Accordingly, following Project Templates has been deliberately left blank in order to facilitate customisation by the perspective entrepreneurs based on personal requirements and furnish necessary information on actual basis.

§ Project at a Glance                                     :             To be Filled Up as per Personal Requirements.

[Total Capital Expenditure, Working Capital, Estimated Cost of the Project, Amount of Bank Loan, Amount of Equity Capital and Amount of applicable Margin Money Subsidy – (Urban/Rural /General Category/ Special Category)].

§ General Information and Location          :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Unit/Firm, Address of the Proposed Project Location, Size of the Space Available and Occupancy under Ownership/Lease Agreement].

§ Promoter’s Background                            :             To be Furnished in the Blank Space.

[Name of the Promoter, Age, Communication Address, Educational Qualification, Work Experience and Special Training Attended, if Any].

The Project Report/ Business Plan so presented include all the important aspects containing the following details;

CONTENTS

1.    Highlights of the Project

2.    Project Introduction

3.    The Project Proposal

4.    Prospect for Investment

5.    Potential Target Customers/Market

6.    Marketing Strategy

7.    Critical Success Factors

8.    Process Details and Technical Aspects

9.    Installed and Operational Capacity

10.  Quality and Standards

11.  Raw Materials and Consumables

12.  Power and Utility

13.  Tentative Implementation Schedule

14.  Basis & Presumptions

15.  Capital Investment Estimates with Detail Project Economics

16.  Computation of Working Capital Requirement

17.  Estimated Total Project Investment

18.  Proposed Means of Project Financing

19.  Estimated Annual Sales Turnover

20.  Projected Profitability Statement

21.  Calculation of Interest Amount

22.  Depreciation Schedule

23.  Term Loan Repayment Schedule

24.  Debt Service Coverage Ratio

25.  Break-Even Analysis

26.  Projected Cash Flow Statement

27.  Projected Balance Sheet

28.  Internal Rate Return

29.  Pay Back Period

The presentation also supplements with important facts and useful information covering the areas as indicated below;

1.    Statutory Permits and Business Licenses Required for the Project

2.    Important Steps to Start a MSME Business Unit and

3.    Tips to Identify Suitable Project Location.

LIST OF ENCLOSURES

ENCLOSURE-1: E-BOOK ON SCHEMES FOR MSMEs, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-2: SALIENT FEATURES OF MUDRA LOAN SCHEME, MINISTRY OF MSME, GOVT. OF INDIA.

ENCLOSURE-3: FAQ ON MUDRA LOAN SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-4: BRIEF ABOUT PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

ENCLOSURE-5: FAQ ON PSB LOANS IN 59 MINUTES SCHEME.

Thus the information provided would help in identifying in advance the infrastructure/resources required for the Project and approach the concerned government agencies accordingly. Hence, it becomes a complete document for further action towards realising the dream of becoming an entrepreneur.