We understand that honesty is a big concern when it comes to auto repair. It can sometimes cost a significant amount of money for repairs and you don’t want to pay more than you have to.
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How to Build Trust With Your Auto Mechanic
Having a trusting relationship with your mechanic is important in being able to make wise decisions about your vehicle. If you don’t have trust, first and foremost, then how are you going to feel confident in the advice they are giving you?
Take Ownership of Your Auto Repair
It’s common to be uneasy about having your vehicle serviced. Shop practices vary widely so it’s hard to know what to expect. Not surprisingly, many people have their guard up.
The Value of Time and Money
While we like the relationships we’ve built with our clients, we value honoring their time, and only seeing them as few times as possible throughout the year is one indicator that we are doing our job well. Our goal is to remove the stress of going back and forth as much as possible.
Are Your Vehicle Ownership Costs Too High?
A proactive, thought-out, budget- honoring approach to vehicle maintenance and repair is a win-win for the client and the repair shop. You can reduce the stress of finding that time and money to address symptoms and surprises. You can catch problems before they get worse or strand you. You can set aside a vehicle ownership budget.
Dear Women – Love, The Mechanic’s Wife
When I hear you say, “I don’t like bringing my car to the mechanic because I don’t know when they are taking advantage of me,” I cringe. Ladies, we should not be having these experiences.
Keeping Your Car Healthy While You “Shelter in Place”
Just because you aren’t driving your vehicle, doesn’t mean you don’t need to keep up with it’s care…or maybe because you aren’t driving your vehicle that’s all the more reason to attend to it. There are several opportunities to get on top of your vehicle’s needs and some of them don’t even cost a single penny.
Stop Scheduling Oil Changes
Are you unintentionally becoming best friends with your mechanic because your vehicle is in the shop so much? The good news is that there are things you can do to regain control over the time and money you spend on your vehicle.
Three Keys to Staying Safe When You Break Down
Ideally, if you take care of your vehicle properly, adhere to all of the items on your maintenance schedule in a timely manner, and have it inspected every few years, you can avoid a surprise breakdown. Even when necessary precautions are taken, you may still find yourself on the side of the road.
How Ignored Timing Belts Cause Internal Engine Damage
Timing belts are a maintenance item that people often overlook, but it is actually just as important as getting your oil changed because it can cause major damage to your vehicle if it’s past due.