'Business does not forgive mistakes': how a Ukrainian founded a truck repair shop in the USA

Ukrainian immigrant Nazariy Panechevsky, together with partners, founded a truck repair shop in the suburb of Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) called ASAP (As Soon As Possible). For almost seven years, the small workshop has turned into a real company. Edition Voice of America talked to a Ukrainian and learned about his journey to the USA.

“We service at least 50 cars a week,” says Nazariy.

He knows the long-range business very well. After all, when he arrived in the United States, this was his first serious job. He says that such a business is very demanding and does not forgive mistakes. That is why the truck must always be technically sound, and the demand for good workshops is large.

“Many brokers fine you for being late, so everything must be of high quality and quickly,” emphasizes Nazariy.

Ukrainian IT specialist by education. When I opened the workshop, I had to understand both engines and computer diagnostics myself, and for the first few years I was generally responsible for changing wheels.

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“For the first 4 years we didn’t earn anything. Everything was invested in the business. It happened that they took the car without paying, and then it turned out that we were in the red,” recalls Nazariy.

Funds for the purchase of equipment had to be taken from the bank. Two simple machines for changing wheels and balancing then cost almost $ 40. Until now, a Ukrainian does many works in the workshop himself and does not refuse help where needed.

"A lot of work. America is a country of trucks,” Nazariy is convinced.

Now the workshop employs 30 people, and most of them come from the countries of the former USSR. According to Nazariy, it is much easier to work with them than with the Americans.

“Different mentality. There are times when you have to linger. A young local American worked for us, and he never stayed long. He didn’t even stay 15 minutes if he needed to finish work. It’s easier with ours,” explains Nazariy.

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Vasily Durkach senior mechanic in the workshop. When he came to the USA, he first repaired roofs, but paid little, so he decided to try his hand at being a mechanic.

“I’m not a mechanic by profession, I’m an economist. When I came here, I studied a lot. Most of the effort went into training. And there are no problems with work here. A person who wants to learn will achieve his goal,” Vasily is convinced.

Durmanbekt Shatmanov is a surgeon with many years of experience. I came to the USA from Kyrgyzstan to visit a friend. But soon he decided to stay and earn a little extra money.

“America is a rich country, its economy is well developed. And those who work well earn the same money,” says Shatmanov. “Everyone works here and they pay well.” Nobody offends anyone, we work together.”

In seven years, Nazar managed to significantly develop his business. Now the workshop is valued at $6 million. One of the main advantages over American competitors is its irregular working hours and availability on weekends.

The only thing Nazarius complains about is that in this frantic rhythm there is no time for himself.

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