There are 3 Types of Auto Repair Shops:
A good man is hard to find. A good mechanic is even rarer. Before your car decides to give out on you, you should know where you are going to take it and how you will be treated. Below are the three types of auto repair shops you will encounter on your quest for a good mechanic.
• Dealerships – Many people return to dealerships simply because the mechanics there are specialized to their brand of car so they are probably familiar with common problems. The downside is that they will overcharge you for both parts and labor. Other downfalls are that most fail to appreciate their customers, servicing takes hours more than needed, and they often pressure their clients into maintenance appointments that are not needed.
• Independently-Owned Repair Shops – Mom and pop businesses are going under throughout the country, thanks to this economy. That holds true in the automotive industry. The small repair shops that are still opened will be grateful for every customer they get and you will know that as soon as you walk through the door. Besides excellent customer service, they also offer more affordable prices and are less likely to rip you off because their business depends on you returning in the future or recommending them to others (such as AutoPRO-Houston).
• Chain Stores or So-Called Franchised Shops – Most automotive parts stores offer car repair. Their services are often limited to normal maintenance such as oil changes and tire replacement. Is it smart to take your vehicle to a place where the number one priority is being fast? Such stores are notorious for long waits and charging for services that were not performed. While there is a convenience factor since one can be found on almost every corner, you need to double check that you really are getting your money’s worth (Walmart, NTB, Pep-Boys, Firestone, Sears, Goodyear . . . etc. they’re on every corner in nearly every state and their employees are like a revolving doors. There one day and gone the next . . . because the franchises, like the dealerships, make all the money and pays the employee as less as possible).
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