How To Avoid Costly Repair Bills
October 24, 2006 by Admin
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The first step to successful car maintenance is simple, just do it. The second is even easier, do it exactly as you’re told to by technicians and in your owners manual.
According to Michael Rose of Autobytel, formerly an Certified Master Technician with BMW, the two most important things a car owner should do is keep his or her car serviced as per recommended service intervals, find a technician they can trust - and stick to them. “It’s important to follow the automaker’s service schedule, because it is a good way to discover potential manufacturing defects,” said Rose. “Part of the factory scheduled service is designed to help keep a car running correctly.”
Consumers can prevent themselves from cheated by the mechanics or technicians by practicing a few simple steps:
- Get a price for the service — on the phone, and write it down - if that price is different when you bring your car into the shop, ask why.
- Always get a signed estimate.
- Don’t worry about what a shop charges per hour Understand what the job is - ask an outside source if you are not comfortable.
- Be aware of what the owners manual says, and use that knowledge.
- Let your service professional advise you — trust him, and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
“Continuity of service is important,” Rose said. “Pick anywhere you want to have service done, but try to get all your service done at the same place so they can keep track of your car, and maintain your records.
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