subject: Find the Right Car Repair Grand Rapids Shop [print this page] Find the Right Car Repair Grand Rapids Shop
Here's some things to consider when you are shopping for your new car repair Grand Rapids shop.
Start out with talking to friends and family, and getting recommendations from them about the mechanics they use for their car repair Grand Rapids shop. Obviously they aren't going to steer you wrong, so find out what they have to say.
Also check around your area by searching online. Pay attention to those online reviews, and look for any patterns in the testimonials. Remember, location is not the most important part.
What you want and need, is someone that is certified, trustworthy and affordable. Check if the car repair Grand Rapids shop is a part of any of these organizations: A.A.A., NAPA, ASP, MAP, etc. Each one of these organizations have high standards of quality and experience that must be met before a mechanic can join. If they're members of several organizations, that's even better. This way, you'll know that when you use a car repair Grand Rapids shop that is part of this organization, you will more than likely get your money's worth.
Also, check to see if the car repair Grand Rapids shop is affiliated with the Better Business Bureau, and the Chamber of Commerce. If you find one that seems to fit what you are looking for, talk with them and go to their shop.
What are things that you notice about their car repair Grand Rapids shop? Are they organized and clean? They should be out of respect for their customers. Do they communicate well with you and understand what you are looking for? Remember that you are the star when you visit their shop. If they use language that you don't understand, or they don't shoot straight with you, do yourself a favor, and leave them behind.
Also, check with a few of their customers who have had extensive work done on their car with the particular car repair Grand Rapids shop. Did they get the job done on time? Test them out by giving them a small job to do, such as an oil change, or new brakes. This will give you a good idea of how efficient and competent they are, and how affordable they are to you.
