| More than once in our life, we will be left stranded on | | | | look at it. They may find less needs to be fixed, or |
| the side of the road with car problems. As frustrating | | | | they may just give you a cheaper price. Even if they |
| as it may seem, if we don't choose the right person to | | | | tell you the same thing, it will at least give you peace |
| fix our car, it will only get worse. There are a few | | | | of mind knowing what needs to be fixed. |
| things you will need to do before choosing the right | | | | One other thing that you can look for in a mechanic is |
| mechanic. | | | | certifications. The National Institute for Automotive |
| The first thing you should do is ask for other peoples | | | | Service Excellence was designed to improve the |
| opinion. Talk to your coworkers, family member, and | | | | vehicle repair industry by providing the ASE |
| friends to find out what mechanics they use, and if | | | | Certification. If a mechanic has the certification, they |
| they would recommend them. It also may help to ask | | | | have taken the exams and have proved to be |
| people who have a similar vehicle. Certain mechanics | | | | competent. |
| are better with foreign cars and others are more | | | | You still may end up stranded on the side of the road, |
| familiar with American cars. | | | | but if you do, follow these steps to help get your car |
| Getting a second opinion can also be beneficial. Before | | | | fixed right. |
| giving a mechanic the green light, have someone else | | | | |