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Where can I find reliable mechanics?
Use these tips to find a mechanic that you can trust to do right by you and your car.
- Find Out Who Services the Big Business Fleets in Your Area.
- Search for a Good Mechanic Online.
- Choose Someone From the AAA-Approved Auto Repair Network.
- Look Up ASE and Manufacturer-Certified Shops.
- Check With the Better Business Bureau.
How do you know if you can trust a mechanic?
Need a Mechanic? Here Are 5 Ways to Pick One You Can Trust
- Ask for the mechanic’s certifications.
- Check the company’s reputation.
- Look for the shop’s affiliations.
- Look for a mechanic that is willing to show you the problem.
- Go with your gut.
How do I find a good technician?
10 Ways to Find and Attract the Best Technicians
- Keep Your Pipeline Full. Lateiner can describe the No.
- Target Your Job Ads.
- Keep a Clean Shop.
- Update Your Equipment.
- Update Your Website.
- Offer Tool-Purchasing Plans.
- Pay for Training.
- Have a Competitive Pay Plan.
How do I hire a car mechanic for a shop?
Consider the following recruitment tools to hire and retain auto technicians at your dealership.
- Host Virtual Job Fairs.
- Build Out a Defined Career Path.
- Provide Training and Continued Learning Opportunities.
- Support a Simple Hiring Process.
What maintenance should you do on your car?
When you drive with quality coverage, you drive with peace of mind.
- The Car Maintenance Checklist. Consider adding these items to your vehicle maintenance “to do” list:
- Inspect and Maintain Tires.
- Change the Oil.
- Check the Fluids.
- Test the Lights.
- Replace Windshield Wipers.
- Change Your Engine Air Filter.
- Regular Checkups.
Why you should never go to Jiffy Lube?
They might turn down some oil changes, because they will take too much time. The “mechanics” at Jiffy Lube work on a strict “get in, get out” philosophy. Because of this and supreme laziness, if they see a car with an oil filter that is difficult to get to (like on a BMW), they’ll say that they can’t do it.
Why is Jiffy Lube expensive?
It’s expensive to run a Jiffy Lube franchise. According to Entrepreneur Magazine, initial investment to set up a Jiffy Lube as a franchisee starts at $207,000 and can go up to $422,650. After that upstart fee, the franchise owner has to pay Jiffy Lube an ongoing royalty fee of 3-4\% and an ad royalty fee of 4\%.
How do I find a reliable mechanic in my area?
Use the experiences of people who have gone to mechanics in your area to locate a reputable shop. Sites such as Angie’s List, Google and Yelp can help. As Edmunds searched for a mechanic to work on our long-term 1996 Lexus ES 300, editors found that Yelp.com had the most reviews and was the easiest site to use.
How do I find a good auto repair shop?
In the past, word of mouth was probably the best way to find an auto repair shop that would do the job right and charge a fair price. But now, a good mechanic might be only a few mouse clicks or touchscreen taps away. Crowdsourced review sites have greatly simplified the search.
Should you use crowdsourced reviews to find a good car mechanic?
The tough part is finding a good, reliable shop. That’s where crowdsourced reviews can come in handy. We hear it all the time: “Where can I find a good car mechanic?” In the past, word of mouth was probably the best way to find an auto repair shop that would do the job right and charge a fair price.
Where can you look for information about local Mechanics?
Look for information about local mechanics on Angie’s List, the Consumer Reports car repair estimator, and the Mechanics Files at Cartalk.com. Cartalk.com provides those services free, Angie’s List requires a subscription, the car repair estimator is free for Consumer Reports’ online subscribers.