How often should I go to the mechanic?
Depending on what type of vehicle that you drive and the manufacturers suggestions for scheduled maintenance, you should take your vehicle in to a repair shop or service center every 3 to 6 months, or 3,000 to 5,000 miles for an oil change as well as have other fluid levels checked.
How often should I have my car looked at?
You may wonder, how often should I have my vehicle inspected? On a scheduled basis, we recommend that your vehicle is inspected during every oil change visit. This will typically be every 3-6 months, and is the perfect time to have an inspection since your vehicle is already at the shop.
How to know if a mechanic is taking too long with your car?
For good and bad experiences alike, leaving a comment on business review sites like Yelp may persuade (or dissuade) others from a given shop, based on the way you were treated.
Can a mechanic overstretch a time estimate?
Mechanics will not try to overstretch a time estimate at the risk of losing the customer’s business entirely. Having set limits expressed beforehand is a pre-emptive way to protect yourself against needless delays.
Why does a car repair take so long?
The garage’s general level of activity and workload will be a major factor for the more exhaustive repairs. Also, keep in mind that repairs will take naturally longer if your car is a special or vintage make, as the parts may need to be ordered. Things aren’t always as cut and dried as they first appear in the estimate.
What to do when your car mechanic is out of commission?
In addition to unforeseen car troubles, the mechanic may become ill, have a family emergency, or otherwise be out of commission for a few days. Asking the mechanic to keep you apprised on any new developments with the car repairs can help your peace of mind, especially if you’ve been placed at a severe inconvenience without your vehicle.
How long does it take to get car parts from mechanic?
So figure two weeks to get the parts, that’s 5 weeks total max from the time you took the car to the shop and made the first payment for the engine.
What should I know before I take my Car to the mechanic?
If the technician isn’t able to contact you to approve a repair, the car will sit and remain unattended for that much longer. Likewise, you’ll want to know that the car is ready and how much the service will cost before heading back to the shop.
When to get a second opinion with a car mechanic?
Mechanics know that most people don’t know anything about their cars, so they prey on your fears that you’ll not want to break down on the side of the road. If a mechanic is trying to coerce you in this way, get a second opinion immediately.
Is it normal for a mechanic to take too long?
It took about 2 or 3 days for LKQ to deliver the engine to his shop. He then he asked for an extra $1000 bucks for extra parts and whatever the car needed. He promised it wouldn’t take long to do the swap, but then he just keeps making up excuses. I am fine if he needs the extra time, I have no problem with that.