Should I Buy An Aftermarket Warranty?
First, extended warranties are all over the board. A dealership typically offers two types. One is the type the manufacturer offers, so if I bought a Subaru, it would be a Subaru extended warranty. If I bought a GM, it would be a GM extended warranty. The dealership also offers an “after-market extended warranty.” That…
My Shop Ripped Me Off!
What if you have a problem? What if you feel you haven’t been treated fairly or they’ve blown past the estimate and you weren’t informed? Or what if they didn’t fix your problem, made it worse or introduced a new one? No business is perfect all the time, and even the best shop makes mistakes…
Dealing With Your Repair Shop
It’s very common in this industry for new issues to become apparent only after something is dismantled—things that couldn’t have been apparent before the job began. For that reason, upgrading an estimate in the middle of a job is not necessarily a bad thing. However, you certainly have the right to ask questions so you…
What Questions Should I Ask When Looking For The Best Repair Shop?
Six Questions to Ask a Shop Once you’ve checked their credentials as thoroughly as possible, call the top shops on your list to narrow down your choices. Following are the six simple questions you can ask any shop. (As a word of caution, let me note that it’s extremely dangerous to choose a shop based…
How Do I Find A Good Repair Shop? #3
When you’ve taken your vehicle in for a service, a thorough shop will have information for you because they’ve conducted a multi-point inspection of your car, regardless of the type of service they performed. They should assure you either that your car is in great shape or provide you with a list of recommended maintenance…
How Do I Find A Good Repair Shop? #2
If you do feel comfortable after calling and following the advice in post #1, you’re probably on to a good shop. Then, drive by their location and just look them over. Observe the cars in their parking lot or in the service bays if you can see inside. Do you see a mix of cars…
How Do I Find A Good Repair Shop?
If you’re moving out of your current area, one of the best actions you could take in finding a reliable repair shop is to ask your current one. Most shops are in some kind of network or association and they may know a good shop in the area where you’re relocating. If you’re looking to…
Should I Replace Light Bulbs In Pairs?
As you can see above, headlamp bulbs are much different than most of us remember them. Most of the time, people will only replace the one headlamp bulb that is burned out when one fails. However, it is wise to consider replacing both bulbs instead of just one. Remember, they have both been on the…
Have Fun At Work!
On our web site we have a chat feature. It’s mostly routine stuff, in addition to inquiries from the Yuma area, there are often questions from all over the country and once in a while from overseas. I’ve always told our staff that it’s okay to have fun at work, we can’t always take things…
What To Look For If You Want To Buy A Used Car – How To Buy A Used Car
Buying a used car can be risky business. Let me offer some strategies that might prove helpful in that situation. First, do your homework. Look online, read consumer magazines, peruse some used car lots, investigate the “For Sale” ads in your newspaper and check out Kelley Blue Book for reasonable pricing. Take all the time…