Finding a trustworthy person or a team for any kind of work is a daring task, especially when it comes to the services you don’t know much about. Maybe cars are not one of your interests and you just want to drive a car safely and to keep it in good shape. You don’t want to know what makes it run or how to fix it and you would just be satisfied with paying money to an auto mechanic shop that would in return give you a proper car service. All this sounds good but there are many people who will tell you that it is quite hard to find a reliable mechanic shop that will offer you a great service without ripping you off.

So, how do you find a good auto mechanic shop?

By following the next few tips you will surely be on the right track and have more of a chance to find a reputable auto repair shop.

1. You surely have some trusted friends, whose advice you value, who have a car and have used the services of a local auto mechanic shop before. Asking them if they can recommend any mechanic shop worth attention can save you a lot of time and trouble.

2. Try talking to other people who live close by and have cars similar to yours. They can surely advise you on where to find a good auto repair shop.

3. If you randomly look around for a mechanic shop make sure that they service your type of car. Feel free to walk around their garage to check out what types of cars the mechanics there are working on. This might give you some idea as to the caliber of mechanics working in that facility.

4. Check online for any complaints, feedback or comments for that particular auto repair shop. The Internet is huge and there has to be at least one comment available for that particular shop. Also ask the company for their web site. Usually good companies present their business online. Also checking various communities and forums is one of the best ways to find out about good and bad auto mechanics. A good auto mechanic shop will always have positive comments from their clients.

5. Ask the owner or manager to the detail what kind of repairs will be done to your car. Have them explain what exactly is wrong with the vehicle and if anything needs to be replaced and why, and how much it will all cost. You do not need any surprises when you get you final bill.

6. Ask about the car mechanic shops working hours, how long it will take their mechanics to finish the work and will they offer you a loaner while they work on your car.

7. Once you have all things covered and you know how much work needs to be done ask your mechanic shop for the length of the warranty on the repair that will be done. Six months warranty is great, three months is not bad and if a warranty is around 30 days you will surely have a reason to be suspicious. Another thing you should ask your auto repair shop is whether the warranty given covers both labor and car parts.

8. Don’t settle for the first auto repair shop you come across. Ask around, find out more and be sure to compare quality and prices. Remember that a low or cheap price does not always mean a job well done.