One of the most common terms that both car repair customers and service representatives use when discussing auto repair costs is “ball park” estimates. In other words, rather than 
actually pin down a number, repair shops will often say “oh around $200-$300 bucks. Even customers as for “just a ball park,” as if they don’t want to trouble their mechanic for a firm price. Read more…
While there are hundreds of strategies to save money on car repair, one is just so easy. Ask for it! That’s right. Just simply ask your auto repair shop to cut you a deal, give you a break, knock off a few bucks. Here are a few ways to do this successfully. Read more…
Auto repair often costs us more than it has to thanks to very minor oversights. A common example occurs during the process of diagnosing a vehicle’s particular concern. There are standard procedures to follow during auto repair diagnostics that repair shops may neglect due to ignorance, laziness, or from the day-to-day rush. How can you help? Read more…
Quality car repair is extremely hard to find. More often than not, amateur technicians will be working on your car. These mechanics may be well meaning, but they simply aren’t up to the task. RepairTrust studies reveal that only 30% of the time will a qualified auto repair technician be fixing your car. Training mechanics has historically been an afterthought in the car industry. While there is much more emphasis on training today, it’s too little too late. Read more…
I received a phone call from an upset friend who had a horrible experience at a local auto repair shop. He explained that he dropped off his SUV for three simple services: an
oil change, some new wiper blades, and his rear wiper motor was not working. Upon arrival he was greeted warmly and told that they were expecting him. However, his repair shop did not set any price expectations, nor did he sign an auto repair estimate authorizing any work – everything went bad from this point. Read more…
Following is a list of the latest facts regarding car repair prices and common abuses by auto repair shops. This is far from exhaustive, but gives you an idea of the current state of the
automotive industry and what little protection there is for the auto repair customer. Read more…
RepairTrust has been writing auto repair articles for over three years now. We’ve been working hard to provide the auto repair consumer an insider’s view of car repair service and
detailed information of the auto industry. It’s always interesting to review and see which ones are most popular. Following are the top three articles… Read more…
To continue our voice of the technician series, here are some thoughts from an auto repair veteran describing another way to help ensure your
car repair is on the up and up. (Edited for space and context)
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One of the most frustrating aspects of auto repair is wondering whether or not your car repair prices are fair. Few have access to, or the understanding of repair billing, and so have to rely 
on what the repair shop says. Here are a few tips that will help hold your mechanic accountable, lesson the chances for excess charges, and allow you to save a little money. Read more…
One piece of advice we repeat over and over in regards to car repair prices is to ensure that you get it in writing? While this does not necessarily guarantee you won’t overpay for auto 
repair, an auto repair estimate does give you a break down of the charges (however confusing) to scrutinize. That said, at times, you may need to pay for the estimate. To this end, the following is part of our Voice of the Technician series. Here’s what Mike, a 15-year repair shop owner suggests (edited for space and context): Read more…
