Posts Tagged ‘Auto Shop’

Choose an Auto Body Shop That Gives Back!

March 12th, 2010

Right now there are so many people, families and organizations that need help whether it be financially or supplies to be donated. Also right now there are businesses out there that can donate supplies or donate money or simply offer a discount to certain members of the community who need help. Also it is good to see how a business can help the community that they are doing business in. When looking for an auto body shop to use you do want to look for many other things but it would be great if you could choose an auto body shop that gives back to those who could use it so you can help as well by giving them business to be able to give back!

Of course you are going to look for an auto body shop that has a good reputation for producing good quality work. You are also going to choose an auto body shop that gives you a good deal or a fair price. However, you should add choose an auto body shop that gives back to the community and those in need. Here are a few ways that an auto body shop may give back to the community.

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First they may offer a discount to senior citizens. Most times senior citizens are living on social security and really might not be able to afford to get their vehicles repaired when needed. So, the auto body shop may offer them a 5% or 10% or a dollar amount off services they receive. It may not seem like a lot, but it can really help them out.

Also, there are many military members or veterans who are struggling that could use a break as well. Also they are risking their lives every day so that we can have freedom and keep us safe in the U.S. they are definitely someone to give back too. So, the auto body shop may also offer a similar discount as for the senior citizens.

Another way is to sponsor groups, charities or schools in your area. They may be able to donate items, raise money for them, or donate money for them. They may even be able to let them come to their shop and set up a small event to raise money for their group, charity, or school similar to what the girl scouts do.

They may also be able to donate a portion of what you pay for repair to a reputable charitable organization. This is for your community and many others who are affected by hardships.

There are many different ways that an auto body shop can give back to the community and society as a whole and you can help. By choosing an auto body shop that does give back you know that you are also helping to support their efforts in giving back to your community where you live.

So, find an auto body shop that provides good quality work, will give you a good deal and that gives back to the community in some way!

How to find the right auto body repair shop – Part 1

July 7th, 2009

If you don’t know a good and honest mechanic, getting your car fixed can be more time-consuming, costly, and painful than going to the dentist. Here are some tips for you to make sure that you don’t pay too much and get quality work the next time your car needs fixing.

Take a car to an auto-repair shop that does free estimates. Take your vehicle into one of them and ask what’s wrong with the vehicle. After they give you a listing of what’s wrong, call two or three of their competitors and ask them how much they would charge to perform those same repairs. If one of the prices that the competitor offers you is substantially lower, you know you’re being charged too much.

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When you take a car to a mechanic, be sure to control what’s written on the work ticket. Make sure that the symptoms are written down, not just the recommended solution. This way if the car comes back with the same problem, they’ll have some responsibility for not taking care of the problem in the first place. On the work ticket, there’s usually an estimate, make sure to write down “I authorize repairs up to $X” where X is set to whatever dollar amount they told you ahead of time. That way they won’t make a bunch of repairs that you didn’t authorize and try to charge you a higher price for them.

If your car has to be towed, don’t let the tow truck drive choose whatever repair shop he or she would like. Quite often they are paid to take your vehicle to one specific shop which you probably don’t want to take it to. You should be going to an auto-shop because of their quality reputation, not because they paid the tow-truck driver to take your vehicle there! If your car is towed and you’re unhappy with the estimate or service of the auto-repair shop, have it towed to another one.

Watch out for specialty repair shops which only take care of one or two things, such as breaks and mufflers. There’s usually a reason that they only do one or two things for vehicles. Make sure you take your car to a mechanic that you trust. If you don’t know anyone good in the area, ask several people at work where they go, if there’s some sort of positive recommendation from two or three of your coworkers, that’s probably a good place to start.

How to Choose an Auto Repair Shop

February 9th, 2009

Variety of Repair Services Offered

Length of Time for Repairs

Experience

Number of Employees

Warranties Offered

Cost of Services

Choosing the best auto repair shop is an extremely important task. By considering the aforementioned factors, one may be better able to choose the best auto repair shop possible.

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SAHALIE FALLS
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