How to find a good mechanic
Most repair
shops and dealerships specialize in only a few makes of cars,
the best way to find a competent, honest shop for your car is
by personal referral from someone you know who owns the same make
of car that you do. Ask those people who they use for repairs.
Another
much more difficult way is look in your local yellow pages and
then calling around for more information. Look for ads that state
clearly the types or even makes of cars that the shop services.
Make an appointment and go into the shop for a face to face visit.
Ask questions about qualifications and certifications.
Once you
have a good impression of a shop, take your car in for minor work
first, and see how they treat you. Do they answer your questions
completely ? Do they guarantee their work? Did they do the work
you requested, and only that work. Were the repairs done within
the estimate?
It may
take an while before you find a shop who satisfies all your requirements.
Don't be afraid to use a independent shop. Many times they will
do a better job than a large new car dealer. The value of one
customer is greater to a small shop than to a large dealer.
Don't
be afraid to ask questions about what is being done or recommended
to be done. There are no stupid questions, only those so stupid
as to not ask the question. You will have to pay the bill, so
don't be shy about asking the "why" behind the need of a repair.
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