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Design your workshop setup: partial or complete renovation?

Written by Lino Di Betta | 07 September 2023

The renovation of a workshop is necessary in order to introduce a series of improvements that lead to a general increase in the efficiency of the working environment.

Whether it is a workshop, a dealership or an official maintenance network, the renovation can be complete or partial, depending on the wishes and the operational requirements. Read the article and plan your workshop setup by relying on a skilled partner able to respond to the most specific needs.

Design your own workshop setup: the importance of choosing a skilled supplier.

The idea of designing and renovating a mechanical workshop can be quite “tempting”. At an early stage, it is essential to analyze in depth all the aspects related to the possibility of deciding for a partial or a complete renovation. The challenge is to choose the most profitable solution in terms of time, resources and performance. In today’s article we will take a close look to all the distinguishing elements of the renovation, focusing on the opportunity to modernize the workshop with no need to disrupting operations.

Design your workshop setup: complete renovation

A complete renovation of a workshop, dealership or official maintenance network location is strategic, for several reasons.

The main aim is to modernize the workshop, replacing worn-out components and set-ups with high quality and innovative furniture, both in terms of design and technology. After a short downtime, this business decision will generate ROI, increase productivity and optimize the processes.

Moreover, an ad hoc complete renovation, planned and designed by experienced and skilled suppliers, will improve space management, making it more functional and suitable for the daily activities.

High quality Made in Italy furnishings contribute to the improvement of the workshops environmental impact: a set-up of this type does not have to be maintained or even replaced over the years; this contributes to reduce the amount of scrap and waste.

A renovated workshop with a modern, clean and elegant style improves the image of the business both in the eyes of customers and the employees themselves. This positively influence perceptions regarding the quality of the offered services.

Renovation stands for modernization and in a context of booming markets such as the Automotive Industry, it means embracing rising trends and opportunities, such as the hybrid and electric vehicles or dedicated areas for Detailing (i.e. polishing and cleaning, cosmetic car detailing)

The choice of a skilled supplier is strategic for several reasons:

  • To reduce the costs of renovation, that can be significant, and thus prevent the workshop from postponing investment or opting for lower quality materials.
  • To give a robust estimate in terms of time the time: that depends on the restructuring plan, the size of the space and the availability of materials. Choosing an Automotive supplier, who guarantees 100% Made in Italy production give the opportunity to overcome the challenge of finding materials, especially in the complex geopolitical context of the modern era.
  • The complexity of the renovation project: this activity requires a great expertise and experience in the field, as unforeseen events and obstacles may increase the risk of delays and additional costs.

Design your workshop setup with a partial renovation

If a workshop does not choose to proceed with a total renovation of the entire environment, it can decide for a strategic solution that holds unmissable opportunities: the partial renovation of the car workshop.

Thanks to specialized partners suggestions, it’s easier to take the right decisions for your business, taking into account available resources, costs and profits.

How does partial renovation setting up work?

A careful 4-hand project analysis with the customer, the presentation of a 3D render lead to the realization of the new set-up. This approach ensures minimal impact on productivity, as the workshop remains operational during the entire process. By working on specific areas, no machine or production downtime is required; this allows the company to obtain a new workshop with high quality Made in Italy materials.

This solution offers the flexibility to adapt to the needs of the workshop, improving efficiency and the overall image.

DEA Italian Worklab built the workshop of Wizzcar, a specialised service partner for MINI and BMW, through partial renovation at two different times: read this article to find out more about the case study and the customer's satisfaction with the renovation carried out over the years.

If you wish, please ask for a free, no-obligation consultation: design your workshop setup now!