Tips for Auto Maintenance Fredericksburg VA

A visit to the repair shop can feel like a visit to a foreign country if you don't have good communication with your service advisor or mechanic. You need to understand any questions they ask, as well as the details of any problems they find, in order to make appropriate decisions about what repairs to authorize on your vehicle. Here are some tips to help ensure solid communication, whether you are bringing your vehicle in for regular maintenance or a major repair.

Local Companies

NATIONWIDE AUTO GLASS INC
804-612-6534
PO BOX 1186
KING GEORGE, VA
Pitts' Automotive
(540) 371-4233
2610 Princess Anne St
Fredericksburg, VA
Hicks Tire Center Inc
(540) 898-4686
3702A Loren Dr
Fredericksburg, VA
Keith's Automotive
(540) 368-8080
33 McWhirt Loop
Fredericksburg, VA
Rose Harlan W Garage
(540) 373-2086
10 Little Whim Rd
Fredericksburg, VA
Bryant Ralph C
(540) 659-2359
817 Mountain View Rd
Fredericksburg, VA
J & M Automotive
(540) 368-9330
1609 Dixon St
Fredericksburg, VA
Nails Auto Service
(540) 891-6455
3978 Lafayette Blvd
Fredericksburg, VA
Lail's European Auto Repairs
(540) 373-3308
33 McWhirt Loop Ste 120
Fredericksburg, VA
Hybrid Garage
(540) 368-0030
71 Capital Ave Ste 101
Fredericksburg, VA

A visit to the repair shop can feel like a visit to a foreign country if you don't have good communication with your service advisor or mechanic. You need to understand any questions they ask, as well as the details of any problems they find, in order to make appropriate decisions about what repairs to authorize on your vehicle. Here are some tips to help ensure solid communication, whether you are bringing your vehicle in for regular maintenance or a major repair.

The maintenance visit
Before you schedule a visit for regular maintenance, such as a 30,000-mile service, check your owner's manual to see what work is recommended by the manufacturer. Then, call your shop and ask for an estimate on that service, along with a list of the items that are included in their fee. Compare the list against what is recommended in your owner's manual.

It is sometimes common for a shop to suggest items that are above and beyond what your owner's manual lists, but this does not necessarily mean they are trying to convince you to purchase additional services. The "extras" may be important to the health of your vehicle. For example, many manufacturers recommend oil changes at 5,000-mile intervals and sometimes even longer, such as every 7,500 miles. A mechanic, however, may recommend changing the oil about 2,000 miles sooner than the manufacturer recommends. This is a realistic recommendation for some driving situations, especially if most of your driving is around town versus on the highway, or if you frequently use your vehicle for towing (both conditions fall under the heading of "severe operating conditions"). If the shop is suggesting something beyond what you think is reasonable, ask your advisor about it, then assess the costs involved before deciding if you want those services.

Click here to read the rest of the article at JDPower.com

Featured Local Company

NATIONWIDE AUTO GLASS INC

804-612-6534
PO BOX 1186
KING GEORGE, VA

Related Local Events
National Parking Association 58th Annual Convention
Dates: 10/12/2009 - 10/15/2009
Location: Gaylord National Resort and Convention Centre
National Harbor, MD
View Details

4th Annual Military Armor Protection
Dates: 6/23/2009 - 6/26/2009
Location: Hilton McLean
Tysons Corner, VA
View Details

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History