Malik & Company

You can find us at shop number 133 in the Shiv Market, right across from where Metro Tyre is located on Over Lock Road. It’s a crowded area, especially on the weekends when everyone is out trying to get their vehicles fixed or buying supplies. The shop isn't very large, so we have to stack things pretty high to make everything fit. There is usually a bit of a squeeze when more than three customers come in at once. We spend a lot of time organizing the inventory and making sure we can actually find what people are looking for. The traffic on Over Lock Road is almost constant, so there is always the sound of horns and engines in the background. My brothers and I run the place, and we’ve gotten to know all the other shopkeepers in Shiv Market over the years. We share tea in the mornings and complain about the weather or the road repairs. It’s a busy life, and we don't get much downtime during the day. We don't do any big advertising; people mostly find us because they’re already in the market for something else. The shop gets a bit dusty because of the open front, but that’s just part of being in this location. We just focus on keeping the shelves stocked and helping people find the right parts for their needs. Every day is a bit different depending on who walks in through the door.