If the car breaks down on the road, try not to seek help from random people. Perhaps a new friend tows your car to a small seedy service where his friend works. By the way, on large routes such schemes are quite common. Therefore, it is better to take care of choosing a workshop in advance. Write in the notebook the phone numbers of the mechanic, or the owner of a good car service, this ensures peace of mind and confidence in the event of a car breakdown. To repair a common car brand, ask your friends for advice, they probably have a good service in mind. If you are the owner of a unique car, then do not trust the service to ordinary craftsmen, but look for information about specialized services on thematic forums on the Internet. Of course, the need for expensive repairs will require a long search.
What to look for when choosing a car service?
Terms of fulfillment of orders. A good company does not let customers down and does the work on time. Unfortunately, such 'punctual' services are becoming less and less.
The appearance of the workshop. In car services, where they monitor the cleanliness and accuracy of the room, it is much more pleasant to contact. After all, the car will be kept in the same condition during the repair.
History of the company. Do not ignore the presence of "spots" on the reputation of a car service. Perhaps a similar nuisance will happen to your car during the maintenance process.
So, what is the best car service?
It will be useful to check the reputation of the company in practice. Since in Russia the system of certification of the quality of work of such enterprises is poorly developed, this document is not always available. Nevertheless, a good car service can boast of official cooperation with a well-known company, the presence of a branch network, and participation in professional competitions. High-level workshops carry out the restoration of retro-cars, tuning and modernization.
You can read customer reviews about the workshop. Naturally, the presence of negative notes characterizes the company not from the best side. It is useful to familiarize yourself with the schedule of the service, its tariffs, terms of service and restrictions. All this information can be found on the company's website. If there is no site, you can ask the manager. Pay attention to the treatment of staff with customers, the availability of places to relax.
Ask to show the rooms where the mechanics work. It may seem strange, but you have the right to see who will repair your car and how. At the same time, evaluate the most important thing - tools. The equipment should be modern and high-quality, well, if there is the latest diagnostic tools.
You can determine the level of car service using the following tips.
Official suppliers set the highest possible prices for services and parts.
Large car services owned by the company. Prices and service are also high. However, such enterprises do not work on all types of cars and often specialize in a certain type of repair. Before starting service, you will be required to wash the machine.
Private workshops owned by the owner or small company. The level of service is lower, but the price is more affordable. In such car services you can freely be present during the repair. This is especially useful when you are about to buy parts.
Garage car services. This includes workshops of the Kulibiny type, where repairs are done “on the knee”. Most often involved in body repair, tire fitting, oil change. Rates are the lowest.
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