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…
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…