Everyone who owns a vehicle, no matter what type it might be, will need to have Philadelphia, PA auto repair at some point. Before you have a dire need, it’s nice to have a shop picked out. You’ll need oil changes regularly and it’s smart to have your tires rotated as well. Here are a few tips for choosing an auto repair shops to suit your needs.
Convenience
While you’ll want a lot of practical things from your shop, convenience is likely high on the list as well. You need a shop that is located close to work, close to home, or some place in the middle. It’s not convenient for you to take more time out of your day to drive all the way across town to a shop, get repairs, and then drive all the way back. It’s much easier if you have a shop in a good location.
The Right Services
You wouldn’t go to an auto body shop for an oil change because they primarily work on car bodies after someone’s in an accident. It’s best to go to an auto repair shop that has the services you need. You know you’ll want oil changes and that’s pretty standard. But perhaps you want a car shop that also works on brakes and other things your vehicle will likely need in the future. Check the service list to make sure they have a variety of services to make sure you can get what you need in the same place.
Trustworthy Technicians
This is probably the hardest thing on the list because if you don’t know a lot about cars, it’s hard to know who’s telling the truth and who’s not. Ask for recommendations from friends in the area and look up reviews online (outside of car shop websites) to find out who is doing a good job and comes highly recommended within the community. If there are a lot of complaints against a shop, avoid it. You don’t want to have to add your own complaint along with others.
These tips will help you find the right Philadelphia, PA auto repair for your needs with as much ease as possible. You aren’t going to want to spend a lot of time searching, but when you have a need for a shop, it’s good to be prepared so you know where to go and don’t have to waste time searching then. The representatives at Schafer’s Auto Center are always here to help. We want the best for you and your vehicle. We’re honest about what needs to be done and we only recommend things that we would do to our own vehicles if we were in your position. Give us a call for an appointment at (215) 755-1270 and ask any questions you have. We can also talk to you in person when you visit our shop at 1924 S Columbus Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19148. We will give advice, make recommendations, and help in any way we can.
