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Introduction
No matter what you drive: sports car, family sedan, pick-up, or mini-van, when you go in for repairs or service, you want the job done right. The following advice should take much of the guesswork out of finding a good repair establishment.
Don't just drop your vehicle off at the nearest establishment and hope for the best. That's not choosing a shop, that's merely gambling.
I. Preliminaries
-Read your owner's manual to become familiar with your vehicle and follow the manufacturer's suggested service schedule.
-Start shopping for a repair facility before you need one; you can make better decisions when you are not rushed or in a panic.
-Ask friends and associates for their recommendations. Even in this high-tech era, old-fashioned word-of-mouth reputation is still valuable.
-Check with your local consumer organization regarding the reputation of the shop in question.
-If possible, arrange for alternate transportation in advance so you will not feel forced to choose a facility solely on the basis of location.
-Once you choose a repair shop, start off with a minor job; if you are pleased, trust them with more complicated repairs later.
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