which one is better or safer.......go to any mechanic shop or go to my dealer's mechanic shop to check on my

Question

steering wheel problem? who will give a cheaper rate and better work???

Answer 1

that would all depend. i wouldn't let just anybody work on my vehicle (so to speak). i'd never take anything to the dealer (overpriced), unless it was under warranty, or a recall. i tend to favor smaller shops, but i get a vibe about stuff/people. i normally can do most work myself (older vehicles), but on newer vehicles (like a timing belt), i'll let someone else do that for me (plus, i don't always have the specialty tools needed - especially for a 1 time thing).

anyway, ask around (friends, relatives), also ask your local autoparts. some (not many) smaller mechanic shops will let you buy your own parts, and they will just charge you for labor, but i'd ask, because some won't warranty the part, just their labor, should something happen.

also, what kind of steering wheel problem are you having? what exactly is it doing? pulling to 1 side, etc.? if it's like pulling to 1 side, or something that you think might need an alignment, then you need to take that into consideration. can you have the part worked on at 1 place, and then take it and have it aligned at another place (is it cheaper, worth the extra time), etc.

i've been working on my own stuff for a while, and i've been in the autoparts biz (because of my knowledge) for like 4-5 years (not all at 1 time), and i get a vibe about what people know (or think they know). most recently, i was a commercial driver (look up parts, deliver them to the customer), so i would deliver to about 20-30 different accounts, so i've seen them all. a big chain store isn't always going to use dealer parts, for all you know (or don't), they just call their local autoparts store, and get them from there (believe me, i know). anyway, g/l on your selection. - sos

p.s, i'd price what parts you think you'd need, and if you can find out the book time (how long to do such work), that way you can somewhat get a ballpark figure. also, you know you are going to pay more if they buy the part, but ask what the warranty is on the part/labor, because it might be worth it??

Answer 2

It depends on work, some of the dealers have good mechanic but don't pay them enough and they half to go by the book, an outside mechanic may take more steps to get the job done , But if you have or know of a good mechanic like that other than the dealer well go to the trusted mechanic, hope this helps.

Answer 3

going to a dealer for service is very costly,tho you have a good chance of getting a good mechanic. your other alternative is to ask your friends or neighbors where they can suggest a good mechanic.
if your steering wheel is loose or flops all around;it is likely to have loose bolts where the tilt mechanism bolts to the column. it takes a couple special tools and can be done in a half hour or even an hour.the sooner you fix it the less likely it will ruin the threads thus destroying the column.

Answer 4

Generally, dealer will charge more for repairs. I would shop around your local mechanics for good rates and don't forget to ask if they offer some kind of warranty (3 months, 9 months, maybe more)...

Answer 5

I have always gone to the dealer, but usually my vehicle is still under warranty. The service in a mechanic shop depends on the place.

Answer 6

just about any repair shop can do this at about half the cost of a dealer ,and the work will be as good,sometimes dealers don't have the best mechanics around,just because they work at a dealer doesn't mean their the very best,there guaranteed to be higher though,any shop should be able to help you with this one,good luck with it.

Answer 7

Do a web search for a NAPA shop, they usually do very good work. Another source would be to go to the BBB in your area, and ask them, or the chamber of commerce. Technical schools, or a local vocational schools would also be good sources of information, or possibly a place to get the work done for free, or at a very low cost. The schools generally have no charge for the work done, you only pay for the parts. Such schools are a good place to go since the instructors have a lot of experience, and supervise the students.

Answer 8

Take it to a smaller garage first, it's most likely not a dealer only problem. A small garage may charge you anywhere from $35-$90 an hour for labor. A dealership usually charges $130 an hour and up!

Answer 9

Dealerships do have get right of entry to to information no longer frequently attainable to self sustaining shops. An self sustaining save could have experienced mechanics. A dealership could have a million or 2 experienced mechanics who watch over 0.5 a dozen young ones with gadget boxes.

Answer 10

if you're still under warranty, go to the dealer. if not, find a good mechanic via word of mouth. all mechanics labor charges are big but the dealer is worse.