Syracuse NY is the city My car is a 2000 Ford Focus
2006-10-06 04:25:28 · 11 answers · asked by Erika T 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Mike's in N Syracuse. Honest and helps you prioritize repairs if you can't afford them all at once. He's on South Bay Road, just north of Taft Road.
2006-10-07 05:59:58 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try cartalk.com Those two nutcase brothers have a list of recommended grease monkeys on there from their readers and radio show listeners. These are from all over the country. Expect to pay for a good mechanic too. $50 - $70 per hour is the range you should look for (higher in some areas.)
Freinds and family may help as well, but this is a good source when you are new to an area.
As for the Ford, I would find a sucker to buy it and get a Chevy or Toyota.
2006-10-06 11:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by my_iq_135 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Word of mouth is the best way. Ask your friends for recommendations, take the vehicle in for small services and see how the shop treats you. Contrary to popular belief most long time technicians are good people, they are not out to rip you off. They have invested a lot of money in their tools and equipment, and if they are ASE certified in more than 1 or 2 areas they have undoubtedly invested a lot of time in training, which by the way is ongoing, technology changes by the hour it seems.. The cars of today are loaded with electronics and the good ole wrencher of yester year has no clue what's going on under the hood. I saw one fellow recommend the do it yourself approach, not a bad idea for minor issues such as belt changes, oil changes, general maintenance, but actual repairs are best carried out by a pro. Let's face it ,cars are the worst investment a person will ever make, keep them running well to get 200 +K out of them and get your monies worth out of them. Good luck in your search and trust your gut feeling.
2006-10-06 13:41:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mike S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is word of mouth, talk to your friends and people you know and ask them where they go. Once you arrive at a shop look for and ask about the mechanics certification. You want to be careful you don't have an afterschool teenager working on your car. If you see many cars at a shop for service it is usually an indication that people are happy with the place, and trust the work they do.
2006-10-06 11:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by jerry4_fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a small repair shop in Tennessee,and i,ll tell you how to find a good mechanic,,look for a small repair shop,,maybe one owned and operated from a home business,,they usually do as good, if not a better job than the bigger shops do,,the reason for this is they want ,and need the business,and they appreciate the business better also,they have chosen to do this work at or around there home because the work conditions are better and there not under a lot of pressure from the hassle of the bigger shop,s,i have had my shop for 36 yrs now at my home,and i wouldn't have it any other way,i have a good work environment,and can work at my own pace,and do a better job at it,,this is where some of the best mechanics in the world is,,at home working from home,you might find a good one,,i have over 300 steady customers who own more than 3 vehicles ,,i stay really covered up and i like it like this,just find one and try them,,if they care about there business they,ll do a real good job for you,good luck,,i hope this help,s.
2006-10-06 11:38:32 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the mirror. Thats about the most honest mechanic you're ever going to find. Go to an Auto Zone (or simular car parts store) and buy your self the maintenance book on your make/model. It will tell you exactly how to do anything you need to do to your car.
Then you always know you're getting the best treatment from your mechanic. Don't trust those guys....they don't care about you. They forget to tighten bolts, or to even put crap back in/on half the time.
2006-10-06 11:31:25 · answer #6 · answered by Sharlala 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your friends and family. See who they trust. Otherwise look for ASE Certified garages. They are ID'd by the blue and white sign in the window and a license hanging on their wall. But mainly word of mouth.
good luck
2006-10-06 11:30:48 · answer #7 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask around and see who has a good rep. The best people to ask are people who drive a lot, as they need thier cars to be in tip top shape.
2006-10-06 11:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by speranzacampbell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your friends or family for recommendations, or check with the local Better Business Bureau...
2006-10-06 11:30:28 · answer #9 · answered by JetDoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cartalk.com
type in your zip code and you can see what others have to say about them
2006-10-06 19:41:10 · answer #10 · answered by rwings8215 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋