Auto Mechanic Checklist
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- Preliminaries
- Start shopping for a repair facility before you need one.
- Ask friends, coworkers and family members for the names of mechanics that they use.
- Be sure to find out about any bad experiences with certain mechanics.
- Talk to people who have cars similar to yours, if you are new to an area.
- Make sure the mechanic you've chosen services your type of car.
- Check with your local consumer organization regarding the reputation of the shop in question.
- Check the warranty on the repair work before leaving the car at the shop.
- Find out what the shop's hours are.
- At the Shop
- Check if the parking lot is clean and neat.
- Look into the service bays - is the floor clean, or is it cluttered with rags, scattered tools and debris?
- Check if the mechanics all have well-kept uniforms.
- Check if the displays are neat and informative
- Look on the walls inside for certificates showing training courses that their mechanics and associates have been through.
- Take a look at mechanic's toolbox, and its condition.
- Take your time, and let the mechanic give your vehicle a thorough once-over.
- Ask for a full explanation of what is going to be done to the car.
- Talk to the mechanic, ask questions and request to see the old parts when they are removed.
- When in doubt, go back to the dealership.
- Tips
- Bring your car into the shop for small stuff like oil changes and brake checks to develop a relationship.
- Don't choose a shop based solely on price.
- If you have had indications that there is something wrong with your car, be prepared to express these symptoms.
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