Do you dread taking your car to a mechanic? You’re not alone. But that doesn’t mean your experience at an auto repair shop has to live up to those rough expectations. Choosing the right place for auto repairs in Colorado can be tricky and you have a lot of options. Finding one that will live up to your expectations of what should happen versus what you may be used to happening takes research and maybe some recommendations. Let’s look at some expectations you may have for visiting a mechanic based off past experiences and compare to what your experience will be at any AAMCO location.
You’re probably used to forking out a bunch of money every time you go to the mechanic. While sometimes that’s unavoidable due to the cost of car parts, there’s a point in time when you wonder whether it should really cost that much. Once it becomes a pattern with your mechanic that they seem to overcharge for any car repair service, you may start eyeing other options.
While some car repairs are just going to be expensive, others don’t have to be. Some simple repairs don’t have to cost a fortune, even with excellent service. At AAMCO, we strive to offer service that exceeds expectations, keeping regular car care and auto repair needs affordable while keeping up with any services that need to be done to keep you safe and extend the life of your car.
Used to forking out money just to find out what’s wrong with your car? It can be frustrating when you know you need a repair that could cost a lot of money and have to spend $50, $100, or even $150 just to have diagnostics run. While the idea is that a mechanic is putting in time and effort during that inspection and should earn money for it, it’s also harder on the customer to end up paying for both diagnostic work and the actual repair.
At AAMCO, we understand the customer perspective. That’s why we offer diagnostic work, including our complimentary vehicle courtesy check. Anytime you visit one of our locations, whether for regular maintenance or a necessary car repair, we include this through visual review of the major systems of your vehicle to help you ensure your car is working at its best.
Tired of getting a call after diagnostics are done on your car and just being told what you “have to” do? Or hearing them rattle off a long list of problems with your car that may or may not need to be done right away? When it comes to car repairs, there’s a priority list from “absolutely necessary” to “it can wait.” Car owners don’t always know just how to categorize necessary repairs, so it falls on each mechanic to explain what should be done immediately and why.
Transparency matters, especially when it comes to car repairs. That’s why we’ll always take the time to discuss with you what we found during your vehicle courtesy check. We understand that not all repairs are urgent and most car owners are not made of money, so taking the time to go over which repairs are most necessary can help each customer make an informed decision.
If you hear you need a major car service, such as a transmission rebuild, your instinct may be to pass and just get a new car, especially if your car is a bit older. While there are certainly times when this is true, oftentimes the rest of your car is in good shape and fixing that one major part will get your car running practically like new again.
Making a decision about whether or not to do a big car repair service should be an educated decision and your mechanic should be able to help. The mechanics at each AAMCO location are happy to help answer any questions you have about recommended car repairs so that you can fully weigh your options between paying for the repair or trading in your car for a new one.
