Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Whitt.
Hi Christopher, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Whitt Collision Repair has grown immensely over the past year and continues to provide customers with quality work, in addition we offer warranties, guarantees which has created a hassle-free experience that gets them back on the road quicker than our competitors. I started working on cars and trucks when I was 18 and as word got around it became side income. In my journey, from city to city and state to state, my background in customer service has helped me, help customers in a time of need no matter the situation. But where did my business really start to grow? During Covid. The time where we were all unsure and in doubt financially, gave me time to think and process things around me. Having been laid off, I risked it all and took the money I had and purchased equipment, uniforms and even brought an old wrecker so that I could keep the funds I was already spending to get cars to me that needed to be towed.
I have 30 years of experience and in the 4 years I have been in Texas I’m in my second year of running my own shop, having started in a 1000 square foot space within the business park Whitt Collision Repair is located. In January of 2026 I moved to into a 2000 square foot space offering me more flexibility, more room for incoming repairs, and I was even able to divide the shop into a mechanical repair side and a body repair side. My business goal is to make my next move my best move into an actual store front with a newer flatbed tow truck.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Entrepreneurship is not for everyone. You have to see where you can improve and execute, take criticism and maintain a level of focus that doesn’t burn you out personally or professionally. When things don’t appear to work in my favor do I stick to my gut feeling or look at the numbers and make adjustments? It’s actually a little of both while still being levelheaded and ambitious. There were some sleepless nights, stress and a ton of worries and prayer have helped me so much. The roughest part of business lately has been keeping up with the flow, which has equaled some really long days to get the job done in the time I needed to. The growing demand for my services has forced me to hire help, make sure all repairs are documented and filed along with part purchase receipts by month. Taking a loss is the unfortunate part of doing business and I have taken a five-figure loss, prior to starting my repair business in another business venture…a learning lesson that I have never forgotten.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m most proud of the steps I have taken to keep my business afloat at a time where we are all challenged financially. I specialize in auto body repairs as well as engine repairs to both foreign and domestic cars and trucks and having also invested in a food trailer business, I noticed that there is a huge need for food truck and trailer repairs which I now offer. I was blessed with an older Chevy step van that now has been revamped with electric to be made into another food truck, mobile service vehicle or possibly sold. It’s an investment that will bring dividends either way in the future.
What has set me apart from other shops is my willingness to work within my customers budget while not compromising Whitt Collision Repair financially to a point of stunning my future growth. For now, I make money in quantity of repairs and that has allowed me to not be so expensive that I cost the company business. Yes, I work harder but that work ethic is what I’m known for, and we get the job done. My customers have been very appreciative and the word-of-mouth business I receive as a result of my practices has been such a blessing so much that I have built relationships with local part stores that now send me business as well.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
For anyone starting a business, I’d say this…keep track of your expenses. explore what other businesses are doing within your field and see where you can offer that same service, provide a better experience and examine how you can do it quicker without compromising quality while maintaining affordability for your customers. That will put you ahead of the competition. Know what your immediate needs are to operate consistently and don’t be afraid to network and even ask for help through hiring others to do things that chew at your time when you should or could be doing something else to help your growth. It is a lot to take on but take a deep breath and get to it. YOU GOT THIS!
Starting a business means isolation at times. There is a level of loneliness that I didn’t expect and sometimes you have to cut people out of your life. I had no idea that, that was a part of growth, and it can’t be taught. You’ll have to learn how to deal with it and continue your journey
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.whittcollisionrepair.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitt_collision
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