Is it OK to sit in waiting room with auto mechanic?
While it’s appropriate to spend time with your car and the mechanic to explain the problem, it’s distracting and can be dangerous. If you’ll be hanging around for a diagnosis or quick service, take a seat in the waiting room, grab a cup of coffee and let a professional do his or her job.
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.
Is there a help line for auto mechanics?
If the mechanic needs to contact a “help line” for assistance, they are free to do so. If gives the mechanic a chance to earn the money you are paying. It keeps most of us from getting fussy. They might take their sweet time, and push your car until the end of the day.
What’s the best way to communicate with an auto mechanic?
Communicate Properly. The better a consumer is able to convey to a mechanic what’s wrong with his or her vehicle the easier it is for a technician to diagnose and fix the problem. It’s a good idea to write down ahead of time what ails your ride, noting specific sounds, sensations, leaks and smells, and when and how often they occur.
While it’s appropriate to spend time with your car and the mechanic to explain the problem, it’s distracting and can be dangerous. If you’ll be hanging around for a diagnosis or quick service, take a seat in the waiting room, grab a cup of coffee and let a professional do his or her job.
What should I expect from an auto mechanic?
When it comes to auto repairs, quick, cheap and good are usually mutually exclusive terms. Plan to leave a car in the shop for the better part of a day to obtain necessary service and be prepared to pay the going rate for parts and labor.
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.
Do you have to get parts from your mechanic?
Be aware that sometimes it may take time to get parts in. Mechanics rely on part suppliers to store parts for them and if it isn’t a common part there may be delays in sourcing parts, and it’s probably best not to source your own parts. Sometimes your mechanic may offer you a price on new and second-hand parts.