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…
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…
Recently, I’ve been speaking with some industry veterans who are out there fixing cars day in and day out. Some have complained that RepairTrust presents a slanted view of the auto repair industry and focuses too much on the negative. In an effort to ensure we provide the best information possible, we asked for their advice. The next few posts will come straight from hands-on mechanics, running repair shops. Read more…
Super Pages is advertising that they can provide auto repair customers peace of mind with their Super Guarantee. Super Guarantee – Get the job done right, or we”ll make it right,* they say. The fine print indicated by that tiny little asterisk at the end of their tag line reveals a very different message, however. Read more…
For over three years RepairTrust has been shedding light on the dark underworld of auto repair. With decades of study and analysis, we’ve argued that 98% of all car repair shops (including dealers, independents, and franchises) overcharge you at some point. A couple years back we were highlighting this with some car repair videos on our web site and blog. We’ve recently updated our videos page @ Car Repair. While the information and materials at RepairTrust provide the complete story, there are 5 videos that will give you a decent snapshot of what really goes on in this industry. They’re short, fun to watch, and enlightening. Read more…