subject: Easy Methods To Find A Local Vehicle Repair Shop [print this page] Everyone is trying to save moneyEveryone is trying to save money. One area where a person can save money but still get great service is at a local auto repair shop. If a person has a shop they know and like, they can feel secure when taking their vehicle in for emergency repairs. Being familiar with the shops locally and having built a relationship with them, a person can be worry free when they take their automobile in for regular service or major repairs.
To start, ask people you know who they have do their auto work. Someone will have a great mechanic in mind for you and someone else will be able to tell you who they believe you should steer clear of. In addition, ask them if the repair was completed on time. Did the shop do what they said they would do? Was the bill the amount you were quoted? Are they happy with the service they received?
Check with the better business bureau for any complaints that have been lodged against the shop. Also find out if they were solved to the satisfaction of the customer. Another place to get more information is the internet. There are several sources that will review or comment on shops.
An advantage to using a shop locally is they will want you to refer other customers to them, and will work hard to please you as a customer. They do not specialize in any one particular make or model but rather have experience with working on everything. This experience makes it possible for them to find the issue more quickly and at times offer solutions that may save you money in the long run.
Find out if they have a certificate for ASE Master Mechanic. ASE stands for Automotive Service Excellence, and is a voluntary program that test mechanics on repair issues. Once they pass the test they receive the certificate. If the shop does not have one for master mechanic, do they have an ASE certificate at all? You may want to also ask how many years of experience their technicians have.
Then take your vehicle in for some routine maintenance. Do not wait until something major needs repairing. You can find out if you like the people working there. Do they seem competent? Did they do what they said they would and were you charged only what they quoted? A person can use this opportunity to find out how they feel about a shop before they have any major repairs.
There are other benefits to using a local auto repair shop. If there is a problem with the repair, you can find them easily and have it corrected. It is more convenient than driving far away and having to use a rental while yours is being fixed. You will be contributing to the local economy.
