Finding a repair shop with a good reputation is an excellent place to start. You might ask friends and family members for references. What I mean is whom would they recommend from past experiences. Most people have a family mechanic, somebody they trusted for years. Check with the better business bureau
to see if the shop you chose is a member. They should also tell you if they have had complaints in the past. I know this seems time consuming but it could save you some problems down the road. One important thing to remember is a busy shop usually indicates they do good work. This is most of the time true. Is a plus. This usually indicates they do good work. This is most of the time true. This indicates some or all technicians have gone through a training program and have passed the tests needed to become a certified auto technician. This is who I would want working on my car, wouldn't you? Specialty shops (Tune-ups, brakes, exhaust, transmissions, tires, etc.) in my opinion are more experienced in what they do. They see the same problems over and over again. Their prices are usually fair and can give quick and accurate estimates. Where as a general repair shop sees different problems every day.