Learn More About Auto Repair Prices

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Dealerships
Car dealerships are repair shops that are set up to work on only one brand of car. Many times they know more about your specific type of car than either of the other two kinds of repair shops, but not always. Many people think that they can only take their car to the dealership. This is not true and sometimes you are better off not taking it there. It just depends on how good your dealership is. So while they can sometimes provide services that most other shops can't (reprogramming computers, etc.) they are also almost always a lot more expensive.

Car dealerships are much more formal, and you will probably not ever be able to talk to the actual person that works on your car. They are set up to service more cars and since they are probably a larger company they will be more impersonal.

If you have a dealership that does great work and treats you right, then you should continue to take your car there.

Independent Repair Shops
This is where the majority of auto repair shops fit. Independent repair shops are much more personal and are generally smaller and cater to individuals better. You can usually talk with the person that is in working on your car and many times you will deal with this person the whole time your car is there. They are also almost always quite a bit cheaper than dealerships

The main downside to this type of repair facility is that the technicians are less likely to be trained to work on your specific car. Many times the equipment and tools in these shops is insufficient.

My opinion is that finding a good repair shop is the best option that you have. Sometimes they are even better than the dealerships at diagnosing problems with your car.

Chain Stores
The main upside to this type of repair shop is that their auto repair prices will probably be the lowest of the three types. They usually do very well at general repairs like brakes and exhaust work, but sometimes do not do as well with larger jobs and diagnosis.

While you will probably get a low price at one of these stores, there is a much better chance that they will try to sell you things you don't need. Mechanics at this type of repair shop will many times be only trained to work on certain parts or your car like the brakes or like doing oil changes. While good dealerships and independent repair shops almost always have ASE certified and factory certified mechanics, many times the chain type stores do not.

The most important thing to remember is to find a good, fair, honest repair shop and then reward them with your business and loyalty. This will be good for you both.

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