Where's the best nationally known places to get your fixed?

Question:
I HATE mom and pop places. I like places with a written guarantee on the back of their reciept, not some scribbles and a price....
Any ideas...? I am willing to go from miami to west palm...
(repairs I've been told I need) back brakes, axel arms, rear wheel cylanders, new tires, alignment and tune-up I guess?
2002 hyundai elantra gls 65k

Answers:

Should I get it?

You can hate mom and pop places all you want, but most "nationally known" places are just as bad if not worse since most of them are franchises actually run by "mom and pop". Further, the national organization has more money to fight you in court than a local place if something goes wrong.

Can anything bad happen to the car from me doing this?


I've been burned by independent operators and national chains both. It's easy to find a bad mechanic... the vast majority are undertrained and don't know what they're doing. Your best bet is to find a mechanic who owns the shop and takes pride in their work. Ask around. It's not easy, but you'll find one if you ask enough people locally.

won't my car battery start it is new as well as the alternator?


I've heard of national shops that have actually damaged parts to inflate the bill... a friend used to swear by Pep Boys, but when he found a suspiscious screwdriver shaped hole in an air hose, he stopped going there. I've heard stories about Midas as well. Aamco has a horrible record with transmissions.

94 dodge dakota transmission?


It took me a good 4 years to find a good shop, but I've never gone anywhere else since for anything but the occasional oil change. He offered and gave me a guarantee in writing on an engine replacement and actually backed it up numerous times. He's also given me free oil changes and not charged for labor if he didn't get the work done quickly. He's an independent operator who works his tail off, but he has my total respect and gets recommended to everyone I know.

Engine Overheating?

There is a tires plus place in sandalfoot (south west Boca) on 441. They are excellant. I've reccomended them to lots of people and no ones been dissapointed.

My Xd falcon runs only lpg, after she goes for a while then you stop it she won't restart?


Book though, they are always slammed.

how do you clean a fuel tank on a bulldozer? any info?

Dealer.

Where do you recommend to fix a suspension problem?

Go to a dealership if you have issues with the small time business. If you do decide to go to a small mecahanics shop, make sure that they have been in business for a while (several years) and are AST Certified.
Just a note -- I like the small mom and pop business, they get to know you and actually care if you still have problems later and they can do things for reduced cost or for free if they feel morally obligated to.
More Questions & Answers ...

  • will a transmission from a 1992 Mazda 929 fit a 1994 Mazda 929?
  • What causes the top hose connected to the radiator to pop off? Just happened to me this morning.?
  • why does my diesel shogun have problem starting in the cold?
  • My Toy.Rav4'01 leaks water,passenger sides floor w/heater onCan't find a hoseleak,no smell/so not core. help?
  • Fram Air-Hog Catalog or application?
  • What all could possibly be wrong with a car that's been parked in a shed since October of 1991?
  • you it would like to handle car panel? Which the type?
  • Why do my headlights get dim ?
  • how to remove scratch from truck paint?
  • Fender Bender!Backed into a pole w/ my 2003 ram.The back bumper &fender are dented & the paint chip is chipped
  • This article contents is post by this website user, CarQnA.com doesn't promise its accuracy.


    Copyright 2006-2008-2007 CarQnA.com. All Rights Reserved.