7 steps to fixing a car on a budget-5
Japanese Auctions Buy and Sell Maintenance on a Budget
Having delayed maintenance done on your Japanese auctioned bought car only adds more money to spend and major repairs to be done. Having a relationship with your mechanic may cut those costs. Using the same mechanic over and over again will show that you trust his valued services and it will also help in the long when you financially in a pinch.
1. Your auto mechanic is a car driver too
A mechanic knows that they must provide good honest quality work. They also know that they must provide fair pricing. If you develop a good standing relationship with your mechanic they will often reward you by wavering minor fees.
2. Trusting your mechanic
When coming in for low maintenance check, some times the mechanic will find unexpected problems with your car. Remember it was not your mechanic who caused this problem he only found it. A good mechanic will tell you how to solve this dilemia and a reasonable price and not try to up-sell you.
3. Take car of your car
If you keep poor up keep of your car then its up to the mechanic to tell you the bad news of major costly repairs. If you keep up month repairs, you can avoid this and your mechanic can save you the trouble of having a high-end service bill.
4. Be honest
You have in the past couple of months decide to go to another mechanic and then bring your car back, you must be upfront and honest to him or her on what exactly they have done.
5. Tell the truth
Dont hide any problems that your car might be having to your mechanic. This will not save you money. Infact it would cause additional fees and improper or incomplete repairs resulting in major repair bills.
6. Referrals
Knowing that your mechanic has reliable services and gets the job done. Refer your friends, neighbors and family to the mechanic shop. This will establish a long lasting relationship with you and the mechanic.
7. Being gracious
Knowing that the mechanic works hard on your car and sometimes goes beyond the call duty deserves a reward for tasks at hand. Sending thank you notes to the boss and telling them how great the mechanic was will surly give the mechanic a raise and outstanding repute.
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