Today's cars, light trucks, and sport-utility vehicles are high-tech marvels with digital dashboards, oxygen sensors, electronic computers, unibody construction, and more. They run better, longer, and more efficiently than models of years past.
But when it comes to repairs, some things stay the same. The following tips should help you along the way:
Do your homework before taking your vehicle in for repairs or service.
- Read the owner's manual to learn about the vehicle's systems and components.
- Follow the recommended service schedules.
- Keep a log of all repairs and service.
When you think about it, you know your car better than anyone else. You drive it every day and know how it feels and sounds when everything is right. So don't ignore its warning signals.
Use all of your senses to inspect your car frequently. Check for:
- Unusual sounds, odors, drips, leaks, smoke, warning lights, gauge readings.
- Changes in acceleration, engine performance, gas mileage, fluid levels.
- Worn tires, belts, hoses.
- Problems in handling, braking, steering, vibrations.
- Note when the problem occurs.
- Is it constant or periodic?
- When the vehicle is cold or after the engine has warmed up?
- At all speeds? Only under acceleration? During braking? When shifting?
- When did the problem first start?
Once you are at our location, communicate your findings.
- Be prepared to describe the symptoms.
- Carry a written list of the symptoms that you can give us.
- Resist the temptation to suggest a specific course of repair. Just as you would with your physician, tell us where it hurts and how long it's been that way, but let the technician diagnose and recommend a remedy.
Stay involved. . . Ask questions.
- Ask as many questions as needed to fully understand your repair. Ask for laymen terms if needed.
- Don't rush the technician to make an on-the-spot diagnosis. You may ask to be called and apprised of the problem, course of action, and costs before work begins.
- Before you leave, be sure you understand all shop policies regarding labor rates, guarantees, and acceptable methods of payment.
- Leave a telephone number where you can be called.
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I spoke to Mick over at Beiler's Auto Repair. I had a major brake issue. They were available to get me in the same day. Whereas I called other mechanics and they were a week scheduled out. Beiler's Auto Repair called me when they found some other issues with the car, and were very knowledgeable in explaining the problems. Very fair price excellent service highly recommend them!
My car just so happened to break down in this area, Beiler's is not my regular shop. I saw that they had great Google reviews so I gave them a chance. Let me just say, they did not disappoint! The team was fantastic at keeping me informed with what's going on with my car. My car needed major work and had to be at the shop for an extended amount of time, they gave me a loaner car to use at a very very cheap price so that I didn't have to pay for a rental the whole time. They made everything as smooth as possible for me and worked with my difficult work schedule. Then when I got my car back, they had even cleaned the interior and exterior! I couldn't believe it! I've never had such high grade service from a repair shop! Definitely recommend and will be going back!
