New local business owner Bobby Swan secures his toolbox in the bed of his Chevrolet Colorado and takes off to his ever-changing repair shop, which often resides in a customer’s driveway.
Swamp Life Mobile Motorsports Repair opened Nov. 1 and is the first business to provide mobile repair and maintenance services for scooters and motorcycles in the Gainesville area.
“We don’t have a shop; therefore, I’m able to give substantially lower prices, and our services are way more convenient,” Swan said. “With other repair shops, you have to call and make an appointment then pay to have your scooter picked up.”
An air compressor, impact drill, extra oil, cleaning supplies, work lights and other equipment necessary for repair are stored in the Swamp Life truck. Services are available 24 hours a day, and Swamp Life also provides roadside assistance in emergency situations.
Swan said he focuses his business on building relationships with the customers and providing friendly services at a reasonable rate.
“With us coming to you, the customers are talking to us the whole time and learning about their vehicle,” Swan said. “They can see exactly what I’m doing. Your vehicle never goes behind closed doors.”
Although the business is only about a month old, Swan said he expects to be a leading repair company in Gainesville and hopes to eventually expand it to other universities in Florida.
“The first month of business has been surprisingly good,” Swan said. “We’re here to stay.”
