RepairTrust Blog

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…

When we get an auto repair estimate how do we know that it was done properly? Was it calculated according to manufacturer specifications and industry guidelines? The short answer is probably not. Manufacturer specifications and industry standards are not only not adhered to, but they are interpreted differently from repair shop to repair shop. This is a primary reason why auto repair estimates fluctuate so greatly. However, there is an automotive term that we can use to help us reduce any excessive car repair prices. It’s called “overlap labor.” Read more…