If you visit an auto mechanic for the first time and they give you a laundry list of expensive repairs, you might want to high tail it out of there.
If a mechanic gives you the laundry list, they might be attempting to maximize a sale.
Why might that be?
- It might not be that great a shop and has few returning customers.
- Their Service Manager might be incentivised by the amount of revenue he generates.
- They might be leading with a high price so customers are more willing to pay a lower price.
It’s possible to have a number of mechanical issues with your car, but you probably don’t need them all repaired during the same visit.
Unfortunately, most people know very little about auto repair and feel vulnerable every time they step foot in an auto repair shop. Because of that fear, they avoid auto maintenance like some people avoid the dentist. Many costly repair items can be avoided with simple, routine maintenance.
A good mechanic will inspect your car and identify the items that need the most immediate attention. Their pricing and work are solid, so they’re not worried about whether or not you’ll return.
A good auto mechanic has customers for years, not for visits.
Many neighborhood auto mechanics live in the same town their shops reside and expect to see – looks forward to seeing – their customers. They’re going to do their best to offer the highest quality work for an honest price.
Jim Lament knows his customers by their first name. That’s because they keep coming back. Lament has customers that have been coming to his shop since it opened in 1973.
If you’re looking for a neighborhood auto mechanic that you can trust, visit Lament’s Auto Repair in Wayne, PA.