Car Care Franchising
The Car Care Managment Team
Your Car Care Franchise is supported by a team of experienced business people that are based in your state. You will receive support from people who not only understand the business but also your local conditions.
When combined, our State Master Franchisors have about 200 years’ experience and come from a variety of backgrounds.
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Ford Motor Company
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Our People
Mike Stringer
Car Care Australia
Mike spent twelve years in Sales & Marketing with Canon in the UK. As Marketing General Manager he oversaw the transition of the photocopier as a standalone device to an integrated network printer.
Mike left in 1994 to set up one of the UK’s first Web Agencies. Over the next three years he worked with many blue chip companies including Shell, BBC and Apple in developing their web strategy. The business was quickly expanded to include a digital graphics company – Print 2 Go – and a telephone technical support business that handled all the support for Apple Europe.
Mike returned to Australia with his family in 2004, purchasing Housework Heroes. The Car Care business was purchased in April 2005 with a view to expanding the brand throughout Australia. The purchase of United Home Services in 2010 will enable future technical developments that will help strengthen all the companies.
In summary, Mike has extensive experience in building companies and developing brands in a rapidly changing, highly competitive market.
Mike was WA State President and board member of the Franchise Council of Australia from 2008-2014 and in 2011 was awarded an – Outstanding Contribution to Franchising Award at the National Franchising Convention. He is also the recipient of the prestigious Paddy Thompson Award recognising those that have made a significant contribution to franchising in WA.
Mark Lyons
Mark joined Car Care in 2003 as the franchise owner for Kalamunda, after many years managing a service support team in the air conditioning sector. He quickly established a reputation for excellent customer service in an area that was previously almost untouched.
In 2005 Mark represented Car Care in the FCA state finals and was awarded the WA Franchisee of the Year Award in the Franchise Council of Australia’s BEST OF THE BEST Award.
Since this date Mark has purchased the state rights for WA and now operates as the Master Franchisee – he still keeps his hand in as franchisee for Lesmurdie.
Mark carries out all training for new franchise owners in WA and his knowledge and experience as a detailer is of great benefit to the group in establishing tools that assist the business at all levels.
Simon Dorward
Car Care Queensland
Simon and his wife Julie have operated the Car Care Noosa for over 10 years before purchasing the rights to operate as Queensland State Master Franchisees in late 2021.
As Simon points out his reasoning for starting their own business is like many others.
“Before joining Car Care I managed the largest backpackers bar in Noosa working 60 hours a week for $490 a week. I wanted the freedom to work when I want, the opportunity to make a really good wage and of course I love cleaning cars!
My aim was to make sure every car in Noosa is spotless!! My franchise is unique as I have a surfboard in the van and when I have time between jobs and the sun is up I go to the beach for a quick surf and cool down and then go back to work.
I love what I do – talking to all my great customers, working in one of the most beautiful places in the world and driving some really nice cars.
If I encounter a problem there is always someone to call who will be able to help me out, either the office team or other franchisees.
Owning and operating Car Care Noosa has enabled us to buy our house (we were only renting before). We have since put in a new kitchen and fully landscaped our yard, front and back, into a tropical paradise where we sit down and relax after a day in our van.
We purchased Car Care Noosa in February 2004 as an existing business and 11 years later we have renewed our agreement with Car Care twice. At times I get tired of this business and look around to see what else I could do but I can’t find anything that would give me the income I get now”.
Never one to let the grass grow under his feet they jumped at the idea of operating the state business and want to help others replicate their experience.
Bernie Carroll
Car Care Victoria
Bernie has operated the Car Care Victorian Master Franchise since 2013.
Bernie Carroll has a wealth of experience in operating national leisure companies and as and advisor, leadership coach and facilitator with a unique business and personal development perspective.
Bernie has spent 27 years owning and successfully running his own companies spanning multiple industries.
He holds qualifications in business and a past lecturer of strategy in the Leisure Management program at Victoria University and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
With nearly 20 years of management coaching experience, Bernie engages with people at all levels and offers very simple, pragmatic and impactful leadership mentoring.
He brings significant experience in front line customer service management, customer loyalty and digital sales and marketing to the Car Care team.
Bernie is also a Franchise Owner within the Business Broker network.
Mike Stringer
Car Care Tasmania, Northern Territory/South Australia
There is currently no State Master Franchisor in the above states.
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