How to Choose a Car Repair Facility

American’s have become so dependent on our vehicles for everyday life and we expect them to work…all the time. When they don’t work, things can get stressful, particularly when we don’t have a reputable car repair facility to go to for advice. Searching for a reputable car repair facility that you can depend on, can be challenging. I’d safely bet that at one time or another when you’ve had to have your car worked on, that in the back of your mind you’ve probably wondered if you are being overcharged or if the repairs are really necessary or if the technicians are actually qualified.

In this article I’ll give you some strategies that will help you find a trust worthy car repair facility.

1. Word Of Mouth Is Best: The best way to find a good auto repair shop is to ask your friends, family or co-workers for recommendations. It’s very important to find out what type of car they have, in particular whether it’s foreign or domestic, what type of repairs they had done and whether or not the repairs were was done efficiently and at the same price that was on the estimate.

2. Check The Local Better Business Bureau For Complaints: Check to see if there have been any complaints against the shop. Don’t assume though that if there are no complaints that the shop is fine. Use this as one of your factors in making your decision.

3. Do A Search On Google: Google often compiles reviews of auto repair facilities from numerous different websites and will show them when you search for the name of the shop. The web is fast becoming a place to make your opinions heard.

4. Don’t Wait Until The Last Minute: Check around and do your research when your auto doesn’t need service. Having to look for acar because you car is behind a tow truck is not a great time to look. (It’s like going to the grocery store when you are hungry…don’t do it) Untrustworthy shops could take advantage of you. They know that you need your carrepaired ASAP and can try to gouge you because they know you won’t or can’t take your vehicle somewhere else.

5. Find out what kind of certifications their service technicians have?: The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is a national association of car repair owners and managers. National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a nationally recognized organization that tests and certifies individual mechanics. These designations are very important because they are industry wide benchmarks.

6. What Is Their Warranty: Generally most shops give a one year/12,000 mile warranty. Good shops give a 2-year/24,000 mile warranty. This can be a testament to the confidence they have in their work.

7. Don’t Shop Around Completely On Price: Don’t get me wrong, price is very important, but sometimes you get what you pay for. Compare prices on the services you need and then compare that with the other factors I’ve mentioned.

Finding a trustworthy car repair shop can be stressful, but it is important to make sure that you feel comfortable with your mechanic. A good auto repair facility will go out of their way to make sure you and your car and your are being well cared for. A little ground work on your part now will give you peace of mind down the road.

For all of your Anchorage auto repair needs, one shop stands out from the crowd and is a placewhere you are family and not just a number. A&A The Shop is Alaska’s premier Automotive Service & Repair Facility. Our promise to each and every one of our customers is that we don’t just meet your auto repair needs, we exceed them. Please visit our website at www.aatheshop.com to see how our mechanics/technicians can help you with your auto repair needs.