Mar/100
How to Choose a Car Repair Shop
Getting your car repaired can be a really stressful situation because most of us don’t know much about the inner workings of the automobiles we drive everyday. When it comes time to get your car fixed make sure to follow the advice below.
Plan ahead
Being proactive and finding a good shop before you actually need any repairs done will prevent you from making a rushed (and possibly bad) decision. Call a few different shops in your area before choosing one. You may even want to check with the Better Business Bureau for any negative or positive feedback on them.
Ask for recommendations
If you don’t already have a shop mechanic that you trust to repair your car, start by asking your friends, family and co-workers who they take their own cars to for servicing and repairs. A shop’s reputation is an important factor to consider.
Make sure the shop is neat and organized
When you get to the shop, look around to make sure it is neat, well organized and has professional staff who are willing to answer your questions. Also check to see whether or not they use new or used auto parts. Using recycled auto parts is a great way to save money and the environment.
Check that licenses and certifications are current
Certification alone does not guarantee of good or honest work, but it’s still important to make sure the shop mechanics have current certifications. Shops with the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) seal are a safer bet.
Ask about experience
Not all cars or brands are made equally, so ensuring that the shop has experience working on the same make or model vehicle as yours is a good idea.
Find out how the pricing works
Some shops charge a flat rate per hour for labor on car repairs based on an independent or manufacturer’s estimate of how long it takes to complete the repairs. Others charge based on the actual time the technician worked on the repair. Which is better? It depends on what you’re getting done. It may be cheaper to consider auto recycling.
Get a second opinion
If you choose a shop and get an estimate for work but it seems too expensive, go and get a second opinion from another shop. This way, you can make an educated decision on which to go with. But before you get an estimate from either shop, make sure you know whether or not they will charge you a diagnostic fee.
Read the fine print
When you get an estimate, make sure it is signed and that you read it over in detail (including the fine print so that there are no surprises after the work is done. The estimate should identify what is being repaired, parts and anticipated labor charges.
Watch for red flags
A red flag that the repair shop you’re checking out is not a good option is whether or not there are cars in the garage being worked on and cars waiting in the parking lot to be brought in. If the shop is like a ghost town, you probably don’t want to go there. They might get your car in right away, but there’s probably a reason they’re not popular so do your research beforehand. The better auto repair shops will likely have cars waiting for repairs or customers picking up their cars. Another red flag is when you walk in and customers are arguing with the staff and clearly unsatisfied.
Sometimes your old car has just reached the end of its useful life and if that is the case it might be time to donate your car to charity or simply have it recycled at your local junk yard.
Nov/090
Cadillac Body Restoration Shop
My neighbor’s 16-year old daughter got into her first car accident.The front end fender had a little damage but other than that mostly body damage.To be thrifty, the neighbors took the car to a crappy shop.Looking outside at the neighbor across the way, all I see is the 2 tone, mismatch Camaro looking back at me.And yes, the repair shop badly mis-matched the paint. If my neighbor would have taken his ride to the Chicago Insurance Repair Shop at Shirey Cadillac, I wouldn’t have to look at that pitiful attempt at collision repair.
The auto repair body shop at Shirey Cadillac has the most and current technology in the collision repair industrynized. Virtually everything is computerized. You can get a computerized car insurance repair estimate for free.Computers and lasers are used to straighten out the car’s structure.Computers match the paint more perfectly than the naked eye. All this is done with perfection in mind. Some body shops use aftermarket, refurbished, or used parts. Shirey will only used new factory Cadillac Auto Parts.
A company is only as good as its employees.Collision repair workers at Shirey have over 200 combined years of experience in the industry.All Shirey.Additional validations are: ASE, PPG, I CAR, and I-CANN.Instead of having a new mechanic work on your car every day, the same fella will be responsible till the job is done.
The Hi-Tech Collision Repair Facility at Shirey Cadillac establishes the highest quality auto body restoration and collision repair.Shirey can manage any type of repair, from dent to full repair. Remember if you are in an accident, get Collision Repair in Chicago at a dealership since the insurance company will be footing the bill! They also present a lifetime limited warranty.
Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States and there are many auto reapair shops around the greater Chicagoland metro. By getting your vehicle repaired at a dealership you get piece of mind that the technicians are factory trained and certified. Also a dealership will alway use brand new OEM car parts.
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