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Choosing a mechanic

Cicero · 2012-09-01 18:49:06

I've lurked a lot on Motors through the years and picked up a lot of good advice as have I'm sure many people, judging by the amount of posters viewing this forum at any one time. I've benefited from some good mechanics through the years who were passionate about their work and as someone who knows little about cars, I've…

01-09-2012 6:49pm

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I've lurked a lot on Motors through the years and picked up a lot of good advice as have I'm sure many people, judging by the amount of posters viewing this forum at any one time.
I've benefited from some good mechanics through the years who were passionate about their work and as someone who knows little about cars, I've been lucky in the respect that in general, I've always felt I've been fairly treated and the needs of my car looked after.

I'm looking for best practices of mechanics in this thread, if there is such a thing. What I appreciate from a mechanic is:

1. Work completed translated into plain English so I can understand what was done and why
2. All work documented - receipts/invoices etc
3. Problems with the car identified and explained from a cause and effect perspective.

While mechanics may differ (and cars might die:P), I've a lot of respect for the people I have met through the years who have worked on my cars, and who know so much more than I do.
I read in another thread today in this forum how cars are becoming so much more complex and how the skills and knowledge of a mechanic will need to be different in years to come with the advent of more technology introduced into cars.
As a result. I'm interested in hearing about good mechanic best practice.

Think it might help the uneducated driver become a little more confident when speaking to the person who takes care of their pride and joy, and indeed, in some respects, has their life in their hands.

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