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Mechanic shop1/27/2024 So while it may be more expensive, sometimes it’s best, if you’re in the same situation as me, to take your car some place that knows what they’re doing rather than chance it. GM dealers are able to find parts easier and their mechanics have more experience with the type of car. Saturns were a short-lived production by General Motors that didn’t pan out. Mechanics hate my car because Saturns aren’t made anymore so they can never find parts for it. However, it is best to bring certain cars to the dealership. If you appreciate good customer service and a friendly relationship, you’re better off with a private garage (not that all dealerships are evil, but in my experience, they aren’t the greatest). There will likely be someone hired specifically for customer service that will explain what’s wrong with your car and take your money. Of course, the dealership is your cheapest option if you have a warranty because everything will be covered and of no cost to you.Īt the dealership, there’s a good chance you won’t actually be met by the mechanic-an advantage you get with a smaller repair shop. They charge more for everything-parts, hourly compensation, etc. Don’t take it to the dealership after the warranty has expiredĪ rule to live by when you’ve got an older car without a warranty-never take your car to the dealership. If not, you can try posting and asking for a recommendation. If you get lucky, you’ll find a thread or two discussing mechanics in your area. There are at least one or two active forums for every make and model of car imaginable. So how do you get a word-of-mouth referral if your friends don’t drive the same kind of car? Look to online forums. In fact, the best ones might not need to have a website or a Facebook page because they already have a enough business from word-of-mouth referrals. At the very least, you’ll know if someone had a bad experience with a certain mechanic or shop.īut not all mechanics are going to have significant presence online. The internet has provided people with the ability to complain or rave about a business completely anonymously-and they do. Yelp or can be surprisingly helpful in your search for a mechanic. Sometimes a higher price really does equal better service. On that same note, you can always check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to see if there’s been any complaints about the mechanics or repair shops near you.Ī few small complaints shouldn’t make you rule out a business entirely, but a shop that’s received a particularly high number of complaints should be avoided. If they are, it’s not a guarantee of a solid operation, but these associations require mechanics to go through a certain amount of training in order to receive certification, so it’s likely they know what they’re doing. Are the mechanics registered with the National Institute or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)? Are they affiliated with other trade associations like the American Automobile Association (AAA)? You can also ask what certifications the shop has. If a shop won’t tell you, if they’re rude, or seems especially expensive, take your business elsewhere. You have the right to know how much a repair costs. You can call multiple repair shops near you and ask for an estimate (for the repair and the hourly rate for labor). That’s how small-town shops get a lot of their business. Word of mouth matters a lot to mechanics.
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