Sunday, March 25, 2018

Aftermarket Assistance: Automotive Repair Garage Insurance

By Angela King


Finding a trusted and valuable car mechanic can help any person out when they are in a pinch or at worst find themselves with an engine that has turned into a total catastrophe but in order to get to that stage there are a few pearls of wisdom that a person, any person needs to take with them when searching for a trusted car mechanic. One of those is automotive repair garage insurance.

If you happen to have a new car that is still on a maintenance plan the best advice would be to stay away from a mechanic unless your dealership tells you something along the lines of. You re gears are gone and a new gearbox will cost R100 000. Your insurance says it won t pay then it would be advisable to shop around for a second opinion, mainly an accredited mechanic that deals with either 1) car gearboxes or two 2) a specific model or manufacture.

For those out of warranty or happen to own older cars and would just like to maintain them in pristine working condition, the first step is always is to ask around. Ask where your friends go if they happen to use a car older than five years or dealer approved mechanics. Large car fleets are also a great place to approach as they often have a lot of cars that get heavy usage and need to be repaired or serviced.

Specialisation is key. If the shop specializes in a particular model or manufacturer of cars, chances are they are your best bet, provided they are accredited of course. Not only is this a sign that the mechanic knows what they are doing but one avoids the risk of sending their car to a mechanic who will perform trial and error with regard to fixing their car.

Start small, tire rotation and oil changes. It s the little things that matter. If you feel like you were treated professionally and the service you received was exceptional for the service than it might be a good idea to go back.

But what you should know are whether or not they give you quotations on how much it is to fix something and whether that quotation is free? Whether or not they are accredited and if so, what type of cars to they happen to specialise in? Also, take note of the customer service your given.

Certifications are everything. People don t get an awards and certificates for doing a bad job at something. So as an individual in search of a trusted mechanic, keep an eye out for any kinds of certifications. But there are basic steps that a person in need of a trustable mechanic can follow to lower the risks of exploitation.

Ask around, friends family basically anybody who has used a mechanic will be able to tell you where to and not to go based on their experience. If there isn t a pool big enough to make a decision, the internet is your friend. Look at reviews of garages you had in mind or were intending on going. All of this should be able to give a distinction of the bad apples. Finding a trusted mechanic is not hard it just needs research.




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