Why You Ought To Have Auto Repair Tools Inside Your Car
Take the vehicle into the shop for an oil change or something else that is simple. While there, you can determine if the technicians seem knowledgeable and skilled at their work. Also, if they charge you the amount agreed upon or if they have hidden charges that you did not know about until the work was completed. This will give you an opportunity to find out if you like the shop before you need major work done.
It goes without saying that if there is a problem in your auto parts, even one that you are not positive is there, but you just suspect; you bring it in to get checked. It is not worth the risk. These slight problems can grow. If you smell something in your engine, especially a smoky smell; these are warning signs. If your brakes are squealing, that is also a reason to take your car to be checked. Brakes are a very delicate auto part, and must be taken extreme care of. It is beyond dangerous for someone to have brakes that are not working. As soon as it seems like they are not at their best, you need to get them looked at.
Even if you aren't particularly handy, there are a few DIY repairs that almost anyone can do. For example, changing the windshield wiper blades is really just a matter of snapping off one set and snapping on another. Look in your user's manual or use a measuring tape to determine what size you need. Don't be dismayed if the store where you purchase your windshield wiper blades only has one in the right size. You can use one that is an inch shorter on the passenger side of your windshield without causing any problems.
Once you determine who is going to get a card, set those invoices aside and start addressing your cards. They must be hand written. I mean hand written addresses as well as the inside of the card.
Your ads suffer from what I call advertising incest. You created an ad (and maybe even with the help of the yellow page salesman who is really only interested in selling you the ad space) that followed the same outline as everyone else's ad. But what you weren't thinking about is all those other service shops did the exact same thing when they started. Everyone is advertising the exact same 'features' (not benefits) and now your ad is doing the same.
To correct this problem, start having your oil changed at a local automotive shop. Yes, it may cost a few dollars more than one of the oil change franchises, but you can start establishing a relationship with an auto wrecking businesses. Wouldn't you rather test out a repair shop with an oil change, than say a transmission repair? If you are not treated right, try a different shop next time. Keep changing until you find one you like.
Look online. What do online review sites say about the car mechanic you're considering? Is there a pattern of poor customer service? Do the reviewers indicate whether they would use the mechanic again? Are there issues with cost?
Sometimes, when the production of certain models of automobiles is discontinued, their auto parts in stock are sold for very heavy discounts. Keep an eye on that, especially if you have a car of the same model, as a few years down the line these same parts could be hard to find, and pretty expensive. Why not buy and store them in bulk?
