Whats the best way to find an auto mechanic you can have confidence in ??

Question

Are there any Automotive chains that you have confidence in .... such as Pep Boys or whatever ????

Answer 1

Several ways to find a good reputable repair shop-.-.-.-
1) If you are a member of a local church, ask there. Most Christians are pretty frugal, and expect quality. A good reputation in a local church will bring in a lot of business, and the reputation is very important to these shops and mechanics. It is not to say that they are all perfect and make no mistakes, but honesty and VALUE is highly prized in this community.

2) You can go to several QUALITY parts stores (e.g. NAPA, Carquest etc.) and ask who they would recommend to work on their mother's car, or their children's car, or (?).
Of those, it is a good idea, though not necessary to check for the ASE shingle. ASE or Automotive Service Excellence is the organization that administers and tabulates the VOLUNTARY quint-annual testing of mechanics and technicians. As a general rule, good quality of workmanship can be expected at these shops.
Take the SHORT list and go to the BBB and Chamber of Commerce and ask if there are any complaints outstanding with any on the list. Also ask them if they could give you a list. They will offer a list of businesses, but will not offer a suggestion as to who to go to.
With THAT short list, call your state's automotive watchdog agency (in California it is the Bureau of Automotive Repair) and ask if any on the final list have any actions taken against them.

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While big money does not guarantee high quality, you can USUALLY expect to get what you pay for. Rather than checking the shop rate exclusively, check into the value offered (quality of work, prompt return of vehicle, warranty expectations, cleanliness etc.).

Answer 2

i own a repair shop,and i have mine at my house ,,some of the home mechanics are doing better work now than the bigger shops are,,the bigger shops are trying to make enough to pay all the big bills they have ever month,and the home mechanics are just trying to make an honest living these days, i have had my shop at home for 36 yrs,and have done really well on it,,you might want to find a smaller shop a that will do the work for you,,you can always check them out good before you let them do any of the work,but a lot of people are turning to the smaller shops and getting better results from them,,good luck i hope this help,s.

Answer 3

Best way is to find out who your friends and co-workers trust for their mechanic needs.

My brother-in-law has been a mechanic for 50 years, and we have him do our work, or help or advise us, when we need things done. He also looks at EVERY car we ever buy, before we buy it, because he can tell if there are problems with it.

Whenever a friend of mine asks about mechanics, I always recommend him. Friend of a friend... best way to go.

The car dealers are way too expensive. And those places that change your oil and then always seem to find some little problem that costs you an arm & a leg. Tell them JUST CHANGE THE OIL, nothing else. And take their recommendations to your own mechanic. Usually they have inflated the problem and/or the price.

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Answer 4

Ask your friends and neighbors who they use. I would suggest you use smaller independent shops unless you travel alot. Find some of the options in your area and go in and talk to them. You can learn alot about a shop by the people you talk to. Get a feel for the personnel in the shop. You could always check with the B.B.B. if you still have questions about some shops.
If you travel alot, you may want to stick with the "chain" shops so its easier to get warranty work done if need be.

Answer 5

Check with the American Automobile Association website for a list of AAA-approved repair shops in your area/zipcode.

Those shops have been inspected and have a better-than-average warranty policy.

Answer 6

go to NASCAR.com and click onj the Auto Service tab. They will find a reputable place