These days, anything you want can appear at your doorstep and mechanics are no different. If you’re having car trouble, it’s appealing to find a mobile mechanic who will show up outside your house to repair your car. But there are still a lot of perks to bringing your car to a mechanic shop to be serviced. For every perk of a mobile mechanic, there’s an equal or bigger advantage to an auto repair shop. Let’s look at the differences between these two options.
There’s no arguing about it, mobile mechanics are more convenient. They show up wherever you are, fix your car, and leave again all while you continue doing whatever you need to around home or at work. However, despite that extra convenience, not all mechanic shops are inconvenient.
Some auto repair shops may require you to get your car there on your own, possibly driving a car that shouldn’t be on the road or paying for a tow truck. But not all repair shops make you do that. Your nearest AAMCO Colorado location will help get your car to the shop by scheduling a tow truck to pick it up. Whether you have a serious repair or otherwise can’t get your car to our shop, we’re happy to help with our complimentary tow service.
Mobile mechanics can be great for simple maintenance services. They can bring along a variety of tools to fix simpler car repairs from anywhere, potentially saving you from leaving your car on the side of the road. While this is great for certain car care needs, it doesn’t always cut it. There are certain tools that don’t travel well and repairs that can’t be done by the side of the road or in your driveway.
Repair shops are able to have any necessary tool on hand, including lifts that make it easy to diagnose and repair problems from under your car. They also have easy access to a variety of parts that can be used to repair your car. While they may have to pick up certain parts from another location or a supplier, there’s a greater chance your mechanic shop will be able to finish your diagnosis and repair faster and more efficiently than a mobile mechanic.
Some may say a mechanic shop is more expensive because they have to pay for the building. Others may say a mobile mechanic is more expensive because you pay for convenience. While there’s a difference in pricing from one mechanic to another, it doesn’t necessarily fall along a line where mobile is more affordable than a repair shop.
What it really comes down to is the individual mechanic. Different mechanics charge different amounts based on location, years in service, skill level, and a number of other factors. If pricing is at the top of your list when it comes to choosing your next mechanic, it pays to do your research and find the right balance of affordable and reliable for whichever car service you need.
