Finding A Trustworthy Mechanic

11/21/2014

So you’re on your way to a friends house. It’s been more than the 3 months between oil changes, but your car or truck still gets you to where you're going so you forget about it. Funny enough when you rely on your vehicle the most, all of the sudden it starts to smoke from under the hood and you're forced to pull off the road and call for help.

You should have taken you vehicle in to your local auto shop for preventative maintenance but you were busy and never got around to it. Let’s be honest, there’s no getting around the regular wear and tear of a vehicle, regardless of how well you treat your car. This is why it’s so important to find a trustworthy and reliable repair shop that will take the time to get to know you and your vehicle.

Seriously though, how do you find the right repair shop for you and your family? There are tons of options out there, and most shops will try and get you in with flashy advertising and amazing deals. But buyer beware—many of these gimmicks are just that, gimmicks and can end up costing you much more in the long run.. The fact is, a lot of auto shop owners have only one goal:and that is to make a fast buck. That’s why it is essential to find a an automotive repair shop you feel comfortable with to take your vehicle when the unexpected happens.

Make sure the shop you take your car or truck to employs ASE-Certified technicians. This means that the mechanics working on your vehicle are highly educated in the field of auto repair and will do the job well which will keep your vehicle on the road longer.

Let's face it, breakdowns happen. Knowing where you’re going to take your car when they happen is half the battle. At Johns Auto Care Center we hope we have earned your trust to the point that you can say we are your go to guys when you need your car or truck repaired by professionals.

72 Comments

Shad Morris link

9/28/2016 06:12:11 am

It makes sense that you should feel comfortable taking your vehicle to the shop. I have been looking for a mechanic for a long time, and there was a few shops that I just wasn't comfortable leaving my car with. If I was in a truck that I relied on for my work, that would be my highest priority.

Ernest London link

6/29/2017 07:47:16 am

Thanks for the help finding a mechanic. I have been looking for a place to fix my truck, because I am having some engine issues. I like that you mentioned to make sure the mechanics working on your vehicle are certified. That way, you can know they have the training necessary to handle it. I will ask about this.

Jennifer Evan link

7/18/2017 06:14:16 am

Yes, to find a reliable car mechanic is often gets hard for most of the car owner. It can happen that you have the nearest auto repair shop and before you approach them make sure you have sound information and knowledge about the workshop. Also you have to examine whether the car mechanic have performed any repair work successfully or not. You have to also asses and see the mechanic are ASE certified or not. This means the car mechanic is educated well enough to properly solve and repair every car issues with higher success. Thanks for the post.

Tony link

7/21/2017 07:29:36 pm

Last time I brought my car to a shop and found out the techs weren't ASE certified I just left and went elsewhere. It's true that all certified technicians are much more savvy in their field and know more than someone who is not. Thanks for sharing.

Harper Campbell link

7/26/2017 09:20:54 am

Our family car is in need of some repairs, but we need help in knowing how to find the right one. I like how you pointed out that it might be smart to take it to a local auto shop. This will really help with making sure that they are someone we can trust and reliable to get the job done right.

Ridley Fitzgerald link

8/14/2017 12:11:15 pm

These are some great tips for finding a good mechanic. I love how you said that it's so important to find a good one, because you can't avoid the wear and tear that all cars get. My car is pretty old, so it gets worn down fast. We need to find a new mechanic as soon as possible.

Max link

8/18/2017 09:20:10 am

I've noticed my car's performance going downhill lately, and I think that finding a good mechanic would be smart for me. You talked about making sure that the car repair shop you choose has certified technicians so that you know the work they are doing is legitimate. I'm going to have to ask around to different shops to see what kinds of certification they have to be sure that I'm getting the best work done for my car!

LNWeaver link

8/22/2017 05:09:45 pm

That's a good tip to research shops before you have an emergency. That way you won't scramble to do research if you're in an accident. One place you can research mechanics is the BBB.

Alexandria Martinez link

9/27/2017 04:28:32 pm

The car that my fiance and I share has been having some problems and we are trying to get it repaired. We really liked what you said about choosing someone with the right certifications and qualifications. As we look for a Mercedes Benz mechanic we will keep this in mind.

Lopez Nelson link

10/16/2017 02:35:07 am

A car is said to be in running condition if it maintained properly. Become a car owner it is the responsibility of yours to look after the car properly by avoiding any wear and tear condition of it. A good car mechanic should has the idea about the symptoms of failure of car and make repair correctly. He must be able to check all the parts of car such as tires, brake, clutch, wheel etc and repairs these as needed. Before choosing the right auto repair shop check whether it is a certified car repair shop or not.

Ashley Turns link

10/24/2017 05:16:47 pm

I like your advice to find a car servicing shop that is ASE certified since that means their mechanics are all extremely educated in the auto repair field. My husband and I just moved to a new town and we are looking for a new auto shop that we will be able to take our vehicles into for repairs other maintenance items. So we will definitely start our search off by making sure that the car servicing center we choose only has ASE certified mechanics working for them.

Brendon turner link

10/26/2017 03:43:59 am

First of all thank you for such an informative post. There are several automotive repair shops they are totally focused on how they can make money from there customer without doing much thing. From my experience, due to some problem in my engine I took my BMW to one automotive repair shop in an emergency situation. They took some time to fix the problem and after sometime they return my car and told me that the problem has been solved. After some days I found the same problem in my engine. Later I found that automotive repair center is not certified one. The thing is that, money doesn't mater but repair shops should do there best to repair the cars instead of just taking huge amount of money.

Deon miller link

10/26/2017 11:26:38 pm

It is a very informative post. And make me aware about why we should take our vehicle to an ASE certified automotive repair shop. If I could read this post some week before, then I wouldn't suffer as I am suffering now. Last month due to some problem in the engine of my vehicle I take it to an automotive repair shop. As I was new to that locality I didn't aware about that automotive shop. They just repair my car in few minutes and told me that they had fixed the problem. But after some time the problem was repeated again and when I concerned about the problem with an ASE certified mechanic, the problem was much bigger than I thought it would be.

Rolf smith link

11/10/2017 11:58:06 pm

It is really very helpful article. Its true that, we should take our car to an ASE certified and trusted mechanics, as they are best in their job. But if we are in a new locality, then we should do some research on the repairing shop before we concerned with them about the problem of our vehicle. We should find out whether the repairing shop is affordable or not, whether it has ASE certified mechanics or not, they are customer friendly or not etc. If we find everything is fine with the repairing shop then we should take our vehicle to them for repair. Thank you.

Marina Wellis link

11/20/2017 10:41:57 pm

I agree with you that accidents happen and knowing where to take my car in case these unexpected things happen is of paramount importance. I became aware of such a fact when my friend called me last week saying that her car broke down in the middle of the highway, and she wants me to fetch her. Since that day, I know I have to have a mechanic that I can call in case I need help in any way. Thanks for sharing. I'll make sure to bear this in mind.

Janice Carla link

1/4/2018 05:14:44 am

It is really difficult to find out a good and reliable car mechanic. Before we approach any auto repair shop, we should gain some information about the workshop & the mechanics also. The repair shop must be well organized, neat & clean. The mechanics should be proficient in their work. They must be ASE certified. That means they must be well educated to solve all the issues of the car properly without any hesitation. They must be very much shrewd and practical in their field.

Jack Duff link

1/12/2018 11:40:59 am

I like that you mentioned to be sure your mechanics are ASE-certified. That way, you can be sure that they have the expertise and training to do the job right. I need to find a mechanic to help me do some work on my transmission, but I am having trouble choosing the right shop. I will definitely ask about this, thanks for sharing.

Ashley Maxwell link

1/16/2018 06:26:39 pm

I appreciate your tip to choose a mechanic that is trustworthy and knows how to work on your specific type of car. I like how you said that they should be a reliable company as well. My husband and I are considering getting break repair for my car by a professional and trustworthy auto service.

Angela Smith link

1/22/2018 01:35:01 am

Thanks for posting this informative blog.If your vehicle is wrecked or breakdown. What you need is repairing. For repairing,a car owner need a trustworthy experienced mechanic. People ask how to find good mechanic. It's not that easy, but not too difficult. Before choosing any garage center we should gain some information through internet. Try to find an ASE-certified technician as they take good care and gives good service to your car. Also you can take advice of your friends and relatives before finalizing any auto garage center.

Silas Knight link

1/30/2018 02:46:00 pm

It's great to know how to find a mechanic. I love how you said that a lot of crazy advertisements are just gimmicks. We just moved, so I'll have to do some research into which shop is best.

Hannah Neilson link

2/13/2018 06:57:17 pm

I agree that you would want to consider finding a mechanic that you feel comfortable with. It would be smart to consider meeting with them in person to get a feel for how they do business as well. I'm looking for someone to help fix my cracked oil pan, so I'll have to find someone who I am comfortable with.

Ashley Maxwell link

2/15/2018 02:24:41 pm

I like how you said that you should make sure the mechanic you choose knows how to make all kinds of repairs. It's important that they offer you a fair price and don't have fees that you are unaware of. My husband and I are considering auto mechanics to repair our family Nissan.

Amanda link

2/15/2018 02:33:39 pm

Thanks for pointing out that it's a good idea to make sure the repair shop you're going to has certified technicians. That'd help you get quality work. My car is having a lot of problems turning over, and I don't think it's the battery's fault. I don't really know what the problem is, which is a problem. I'll have to keep a look out for certification as I look for an auto repair shop to go to and get my car fixed.

Ashley Maxwell link

3/15/2018 01:22:46 pm

I appreciate your comment about how you should look into an auto service that has reliable mechanics. I also like how you said that you should feel comfortable around you. My husband and I are considering hiring an auto service that we can trust.

Claire Divas link

3/23/2018 05:15:11 am

It is a very informative post. Now-a-days there are several auto repair shops. But most of them are taking huge amount of money without doing much repair work. It is really difficult to find out a reliable & trustworthy auto repair shop & mechanic. Before approaching any auto repair shop we must acquire some knowledge about the workshop and it's mechanics. The repair shop must be well organized and neat & clean. The workshop should have certified technicians. They must be ASE certified so that we can know that the work they are doing is legitimate & up to the mark. A good car mechanic is able to know the symptoms of car failure & therefore he can repair it correctly.

Gary Puntman link

3/26/2018 07:08:29 am

I agree that taking your car in for preventative maintenance is the number one way to avoid large repairs. It can be hard to find the time to take it in though when most people have very busy lives. I like that you mentioned to beware of gimmicks. These may look appealing sometimes, but they aren't always completely truthful.

Jenna Hunter link

4/2/2018 01:12:42 pm

I appreciate your advice on finding a repair shop that employs ASE-Certified technicians. Ensuring that the mechanics really know what they are doing will make me feel more confident that my car will be on the road for a longer time. I just bought a used car and want to take it to a mechanic for a tune-up, but now I know to check around for good mechanics and not just good sounding deals.

Silas Knight link

4/2/2018 02:48:54 pm

You've got good advice for hiring a mechanic. I love how you said that there are many options out there, so it's tough to find the right one! That's why I think that doing plenty of online research and asking around is key to this.

Kayla link

4/3/2018 10:54:06 pm

My brother wrecked my dad's car last night when he went out with his friends. It was mentioned here that auto repair shop should be well-trained technicians. In addition, we should feel comfortable in the shop where we are going to the vehicle.

Bethany Birchridge link

4/4/2018 08:17:41 am

I never took into account that you should make sure the truck service you choose has ASE-Certifies technicians. I've always heard to check the Better Business Bureau, but this tip really helps as well. My friend will be moving soon and wants to find a mechanic for any problems he may have with his truck. I think this article will really help him, so thank you for sharing!

Chelsey Bobby link

4/9/2018 06:25:21 am

It is the first & foremost duty of a car owner to find out a reliable & trustworthy mechanic & auto repair shop. We should look for a mechanic who is local. Before taking our car to a repair shop, we must acquire some knowledge about the workshop & it's mechanics. The repair shop must be cleaned & well organized. The technicians of the workshop must be proficient in their work and ASE certified so that we can know they are performing their job properly. A good car mechanic will able to diagnose the problem in the car properly & so he can repair it correctly.

Gerty Gift link

4/13/2018 09:20:09 am

I like what you said about finding someone who is willing to get to know me and my car. I think that this is something that will be great in the long run because they will already know what the car has been through and they'll be like a trusted friend. This is something that I will be looking for in my mechanic.

Siaosi Kulihaapai link

4/19/2018 05:25:54 am

Thank you for sharing a few tips in finding a trustworthy mechanic or a car repair shop in the area. I surely don't want to end up getting stuck on the other side of the highway all because I didn't have my car checked on a regular basis. You made a good point about checking whether the car mechanics in the shop are in fact certified for automobile repairs. This gives the car owners a peace of mind and confidence that their cars are in good hands. I just recently bought my Chevy car but I will keep this tip in mind to look for a repair shop that will regularly check its performance.

Derek Dewitt link

4/19/2018 06:30:18 am

My wife and I just moved to a new area, so we are looking for a mechanic to start visiting. I like your point about choosing a shop with ASE-certified technicians. This would prove to me that they can handle any repair job, so I'll be sure to ask about this.

Millie Hue link

4/19/2018 03:57:29 pm

I like that you emphasized that, when looking for a repair shop or a mechanic, the most important thing to be aware of is if they have ASE-certified technicians. It's great to know that, if they have certified experts, we would be sure that they are knowledgeable enough about the equipment that they are dealing with. The engine of my father's car broke, so we are looking for a trustworthy repair shop in town. We are just new here, so we still haven't found our go-to repair shop. Thanks for the tips!

Burt Silver link

4/20/2018 11:52:14 am

This is what happened to my sister and her car like you mentioned at the beginning of the article. She was driving it so much and never even thought about the oil change and no one was reminding her so eventually it just quit working. It's good to know that she should take her car to an ASE certified technician. We'll have to do that for her, thanks!

Derek Dewitt link

4/23/2018 07:14:33 am

My wife and I are looking for a car repair shop in town, so thanks for sharing this. I like your point about choosing a shop with ASE-certified technicians. This would prove to me they have the right training and experience to handle any repair, so I'll be sure to ask about this.

Gerty Gift link

4/26/2018 09:27:53 am

I like that you said that there are those out there just to make a fast buck. I have been looking for a good mechanic and I really think that this is what has been putting me off finding one. I think I'll go with someone and try to build trust through having them do some little things.

Elsa Anderson link

4/26/2018 09:30:29 am

My brakes need to be repaired and I am looking for a quality mechanic in my area so I am glad that I found this article. You make a great point that you should make sure that the shop has technicians who are certified and educated in the field of auto repair. Also, I will definitely ask around and see if my friends and neighbors have a mechanic that they recommend because I know that I can trust their opinions.

hannah neilson link

4/26/2018 03:00:34 pm

Thanks for the advice about considering if an auto shop provides preventative maintenance. It would be good to consider this because it would show that they are qualified. My husband and I are looking for someone to fix our bumper, so we'll have to check their qualifications first.

hannah neilson link

4/26/2018 04:48:47 pm

I agree that you want to consider if an auto shop is certified. It would be good to check this because it would show that they are qualified. I need someone to fix my car, so I'll have to check their certifications.

Joy Butler link

5/1/2018 12:24:36 am

I appreciate you helping me learn more about finding a good mechanic. I was involved in a minor car accident and looking for a good place to have my car repaired. My brothers are suggesting the place where they take their cars but I'd rather not for some personal reasons. Oh my, I almost forgot to check with my dealer first and see if they could do the repairs. This has been very helpful. Thank you so much!

Fresno Auto Body link

5/1/2018 11:03:11 pm

Great and helpful blog to everyone. Thanks a lot for sharing this amazing article.

Tiffany Locke link

5/4/2018 07:26:59 am

I'm glad hat you talk about the importance of finding an auto repair shop that you're comfortable with so that you can take your vehicle in whenever there is a problem. In order to find one, you'd probably want to research the local options by looking online and talking to people you know. Once you've narrowed down the options through your research, it would probably be a good idea to visit the shop so that you can meet the auto mechanics and make sure you're comfortable with them.

Burt Silver link

5/7/2018 07:29:33 am

It's great to know that most shops will try and get you in with flashy advertising but to beware of auto shop owners who only want to make a fast buck. This is a really good point that I think I should keep in mind so that I am not taken advantage of while looking for a good auto mechanic. I like that you mention to look out for an ASE certification. I'll look out for that too.

Max Sayer link

5/11/2018 11:06:29 am

It can be really tough to find a good mechanic so I found this to be really helpful. One thing that I found really helpful is that some have flashy advertising and amazing deals but it may just be a gimmick. Next time that I am looking for a mechanic I now know more about what to look out for.

hannah neilson link

5/15/2018 03:04:45 pm

Thanks for the tip about considering if an auto shop employs ASE certified technicians. Finding someone who has properly trained people working for them would show that they really care about the quality of the repair they provide. Last week while working in the yard, my husband ran his truck into a stump. When we find a shop to help take the dent out, we'll have to make sure that they have good technicians working for them first.

Olivia Nelson link

5/17/2018 08:18:47 pm

Thanks for the tip about considering if an auto shop practices preventative maintenance. It would be good to consider this because it would show that they are qualified. My husband and I are looking for an auto service to fix our transmission, so we'll have to also consider preventative maintenance.

hannah neilson link

5/17/2018 09:24:58 pm

Thanks for the tip about considering an ASE certified mechanic. It would be good to consider this because it would show that they are qualified as well. My husband and I are looking for an auto repair service, so we'll have to consider their certifications first.

Todd Stauffer link

5/21/2018 08:09:45 am

I like how you said that you should look for a reliable repair service that you can trust with your vehicle regardless of when you have to take it in. This would be really great for us right now because it seems all of our cars are going to break down. We'll have to find someone we can trust to take it in to in order to keep that from happening.

hannah neilson link

5/31/2018 05:21:21 pm

Thanks for the advice about considering if an auto shop is ASE certified. It would be good to consider their certifications because it would show their experience as well. My husband needs help repairing his diesel engine, so he'll have to check if the shop is ASE certified.

hannah neilson link

6/4/2018 10:41:33 am

You make a good point when you suggest finding an ASE certified mechanic. It would be smart to consider what kind of qualifications and certifications a mechanic has because it would show their experience. My husband and I are looking for someone to help fix my car's breaks, so we'll have to check their certifications first.

Hazel Owens link

6/4/2018 08:21:43 pm

Thanks for the tip about checking to see if the auto shop employs ASE-Certified technicians as their mechanics because that means they are highly educated in the field of auto repair. My car has been doing this weird lunge forward when I start driving and I have no idea what that means. I'll have to look around at the different mechanics near me and look at their certification.

Amanda Drew link

6/7/2018 02:59:54 pm

Thanks for pointing out that you should find a shop that has ASE-Certified technicians working on your vehicle. My wheels keep on losing air a lot faster than they should, and I want to learn why. I'll have to find a repair shop that has certified mechanics.

Joy Butler link

6/10/2018 09:38:59 pm

I'm grateful for your advice about hiring a trustworthy Mechanic. I definitely agree that we should look after their expertise. Just let me share a simple tip that searching online is your best source if you need a well-experienced Mechanic near you. However, when browsing online, review all the reviews; don't just jump and stop at the nearest service provider you can find.

Hector Uba link

6/11/2018 03:29:24 pm

Thanks for the information on how you can find a trustworthy mechanic; there were a lot of great points. I had no idea that auto mechanics could get certifications that show their level of education; I thought it was mainly just based on experience. My mom has been having some car troubles lately; I will be sure to share this with her.

Vanessa Blair link

6/14/2018 10:57:56 pm

My brother's car suddenly stopped working in the middle of the road. It was explained here that when looking for a mechanic, he should find a shop that is reliable. Moreover, it's recommended to go to trusted auto service for automotive repair.

Joy Butler link

6/18/2018 12:41:17 am

I'm grateful for your advice about finding a trustworthy mechanic. My brother borrowed my car last week and had a collision. Fortunately, nothing happened to him but the car, yes it does. It has multiple dents and I don't know if the brakes are still okay. I need some help!

Benjamin Button link

6/19/2018 12:15:28 pm

It's good to know how to find a good auto service. Like you said, there are tons of options to choose from, so it can be hard. I'll be sure to take your advice and look for a legitimate shop that doesn't use gimmicks to pull me in!

hannah neilson link

6/19/2018 07:36:29 pm

I like how you say that you want to find an auto shop that employs ASE certified technicians. It would be good to consider their certifications because this would show that they are qualified as well. My husband and I need a replacement battery for our car, so we'll have to find a qualified shop to help us out.

Jordan link

6/20/2018 09:54:46 am

I've been looking for some good truck repair options that could help me out, and I wanted to get some suggestions. I like that you talked about how a shop should have ASE certified techs for truck repairs, which was something I hadn't even heard of. I'm going to want a professional truck repair job done, so having the right technicians would be important for me! Thanks!

john link

7/2/2018 03:23:24 pm

I like that tip to find ASE mechanics. That way you know they are professionals. Another good idea is to check the BBB for auto shop ratings.

Ellie Davis link

7/2/2018 03:39:30 pm

Thank you for suggesting that you should make sure the mechanics are highly educated. My husband needs to take his BMW into the shop for some repairs. He wants to make sure he finds the best shop possible. Hopefully, we can find something close by that will take great care of the car.

Katie Wilson link

7/3/2018 05:38:10 pm

I agree that you want to consider if a mechanic employs ASE certified technicians. It would be good to find out what kind of qualifications they have in order to know they will do good work. My husband and I are looking for a mechanic to fix our car's transmission, so we'll have to consider their certifications first.

Ellie Davis link

7/11/2018 05:25:15 pm

My husband is needing some body work done on his car after a minor accident. Thank you for suggesting that we should take the car to a shop that hires ASE-certified mechanics. I'll have to look around and find the best shop in my area.

Mina Edinburgh link

7/11/2018 11:27:29 pm

I really liked it when you suggested getting an auto mechanic even before the car comes to need repairs because that will allow the professional to learn a lot about the car and deal with it the right way. If that is the case, then I will start the search for a good mechanic as early as now. My car is far from needing repairs, but I am not taking any chances since my friend has lost his car because he failed to take it to a professional in time when it suddenly broke down.

Gerty Gift link

7/16/2018 07:21:32 am

You are so right when you say that you get caught up in things and forget the preventative maintenance for your car. I have been ignoring the signs that it's past time to have my car checked by a mechanic. I will make a resolution to be better about it after taking it to the shop.

Heidi Bookenstock link

8/20/2018 09:14:59 am

My family and I have recently moved to a new area. We've been experiencing some car troubles, but we don't know where to find a good mechanic in this area. I appreciate the advice to make sure the mechanic is ASE-Certified.

Gary Puntman link

8/21/2018 10:46:35 am

I agree that you should make sure you find a shop that you feel comfortable with. That will be the biggest thing to look for. You should feel comfortable with their experience and customer service.

Bernard Button link

8/24/2018 02:29:12 pm

You've got great tips here for hiring a car mechanic. I like how you said that they need to have ASE certified technicians working at the shop. We'll check for that in our new neighborhood before deciding on a mechanic.

Dickerson Auto link

9/14/2018 07:23:16 am

I appreciate your advice.Some points really helpful but in a new area,how to
find out a trustworthy mechanic.Thanks For sharing.

Frank Delaware link

9/19/2018 10:52:30 am

A friend of mine was thinking about moving to a new area, and we were curious about how you would find the right person to repair his car. I really like that you say to make sure they are highly educated. It would be nice to know that they are keeping up with the most recent tactics.

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