By Otto Wortman How to Choose a Good Mechanic. This is a problem for a lot of people in desperate need of repairs on their vehicle. Most of the time people will just take it to the closest mechanic and this may not always be the cheapest and best choice for them. It is very important to save you time and more importantly costly repairs if you take the time to do a little research to find a good mechanic.
The first step in this journey will be to ask around to friends and family to see if they have any recommendations. Most of the time you will find honest opinions and maybe they will offer some insight on a certain mechanic close by that you are considering that will in the long run save you from one less bad experience. If you are new to your area or just don't have a lot of family around you can also ask around to some of the people who have the same kind of car that you do. If you work in a fairly large industry, you will more than likely find someone that has the same kind of car as you do. You want to pick a mechanic that works on your type of vehicle so you can be sure they are familiar with it and know how all the parts work and that they fit together to work properly.
The better business bureau can also help you out to find out whether the shop you are considering has had any complaints or not. This is a must before picking any mechanic. If they have had complaints there is a chance you will have problems as well and you are better off going elsewhere.
The first thing to ask when you walk into a shop is to find out if the mechanics working there are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. This will give you some idea as to the standards of the shop and is definitely a must for the right mechanic. The next thing to always ask is about the warranty on the repairs you will be having done. You need to ask this before you leave your vehicle at the shop or at least before they even start any work. You will want a warranty that is at the least 90 days, when you get all the way down to 30 day warranties you should be a little skeptical. The 30 day warranties are just long enough to be sure you are not going to have any problems. Be sure to ask whether the warranty covers both the parts and the labor.
Find out what the hours are in the shop to be sure they are open when you get off work, will you get a loner car until the work is done and in some situations is the shop near a train or bus station in case you need transportation. Once you have gotten a full detail on what exactly is going to be done to your vehicle you should at this point have enough information to make a good decision to know if this is the right mechanic for you.
The better business bureau can also help you out to find out whether the shop you are considering has had any complaints or not. This is a must before picking any mechanic. If they have had complaints there is a chance you will have problems as well and you are better off going elsewhere.
The first thing to ask when you walk into a shop is to find out if the mechanics working there are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. This will give you some idea as to the standards of the shop and is definitely a must for the right mechanic. The next thing to always ask is about the warranty on the repairs you will be having done. You need to ask this before you leave your vehicle at the shop or at least before they even start any work. You will want a warranty that is at the least 90 days, when you get all the way down to 30 day warranties you should be a little skeptical. The 30 day warranties are just long enough to be sure you are not going to have any problems. Be sure to ask whether the warranty covers both the parts and the labor.
Find out what the hours are in the shop to be sure they are open when you get off work, will you get a loner car until the work is done and in some situations is the shop near a train or bus station in case you need transportation. Once you have gotten a full detail on what exactly is going to be done to your vehicle you should at this point have enough information to make a good decision to know if this is the right mechanic for you.
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