Guttaiah Auto Services

Guttaiah Auto Services is located at H. No -3-88 in Narsimhulagudem, which is part of Nellikudur. My shop is basically a garage where I spend my time fixing bikes and the occasional three-wheeler. There’s always oil on the floor and tools scattered around the workbench. I started this because I liked working with engines. Most of the people in the village know me and bring their vehicles here when something starts making a funny noise. It’s a one-man show for the most part, though I sometimes have a boy helping me with the washing. The shop isn't much to look at, just a shed next to the house, but it has everything I need to get a motor running again. I don’t have fancy diagnostic computers; I just listen to the engine and use my hands. Sometimes I have to wait a few days for a part to come in from the bigger town, and the customer has to wait. That’s just how it goes here. Narsimhulagudem is a small place, so news travels fast if I do a good job or a bad one. I try to be fair with what I charge. It’s dusty work and my clothes are always stained, but I like being my own boss. If you see a pile of old tires by the road, you’ve probably found my place. I keep working until the light fades and I can't see the nuts and bolts clearly anymore.