Automotive service has much anxiety attached to it as a good mystery. Any number of issues can arise with your car mechanics and many questions you can ask yourself- What is wrong, is this covered under the warranty, what is the potential cost!!! Any number of questions can arise when something is wrong with your car or even when you just bring it to the dealer for its scheduled maintenance: “My car only has 12,000 miles on it, so why […]
Negotiating the Price and Keeping Your Repair Shop Honest
You’ve scrutinized your estimate, and analyzed how each major component squares with AutoMD.com‘s “fair price” breakdown: the hours the job should take—and the shop’s and alternative shops’ hourly labor rates. You’ve checked true parts pricing online…So now you’re ready to negotiate the price before you authorize any work. Most people simply don’t realize they can negotiate auto repair work. And while some itemized charges may stand firm (like some parts prices), others have significant wiggle-room (shop mark-ups are often as […]