Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Don't Waste Your Money When Doing Car Repairs

By Fred Gagnon


Trying to find the right solution for your auto repair needs can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. What are you going to do when you can't determine the cause? Who are you going to hire? Can you buy the parts yourself? You're now swimming in confusion. Keep reading to eliminate the stress and simplify your solutions.

Save fuel by driving as if you have a glass of water sitting on your dashboard. This practice helps you avoid jack rabbit starts and quick stops. Each time you accelerate quickly, the engine of your car uses more fuel than it would if you were to accelerate at a gradual increase in speed.

Always ask lots of questions when you take your car to get repaired. Don't let the mechanic intimidate you. Ask why something needs to be fixed or how it will be done. If the mechanic tries to brush you off, doesn't look at you, or refuses to answer your questions, consider taking your car to someone else.

It is a good idea to use referrals to find a decent mechanic. Ask the people you know for their recommendations. Ask them how good the work was, how much they were charged, and if they were satisfied. People will let you know how their experience went.

Request OEM parts. OEM parts are parts that are made by the manufacturer. It's cheaper to get the generic parts, but the quality may not be the same. Though you may think you are getting a deal with generic parts, in the long run, you will end up paying double than you would have if you had gotten OEM parts.

If you plan to take your car to the shop, do not leave anything inside the car. Your mechanic may need these parts removed so that they can make repairs. If you discover missing items later, they hold no liability. You want to remove items from your trunk also.

Now you are equipped to make the decisions correctly when you are faced with car repairs. While there still will be an expense, you now can feel confident that the ball is in your hands. No more worrying about your next move; instead, you are going to take charge when it comes to auto repairs.




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