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Repair Tips:
Carefully note down the problem.
Check if it is Mechanical problem, Electrical Problem, Hydraulic Problem, Fluid leak problem
Pin point what part has failed if possible
If it is Mechanical problem you may see physically broken parts or undesired noises from failed parts.
Call the local repair shops and explain the problem. Ask for possible solution and cost estimate.
At least call three shops and compare their Service Quality over the phone
Knowledge of the mechanic
What are the possibilities of failure of more parts
Cost Estimate for the particular job and additional possible parts
and labor.
The most trickiest repair of vehicle is the transmission failure.
Most shops won't give you a quote over the phone. They will try to put your vehicle on hoist before giving you a estimate. Well try to get an estimate and possible additional cost before they open the oil pan of your vehicle transmission. Literally you can save hundreds of dollars by doing so.
Electrical problems including check engine light are also another complex field. There are possibilities for certain electrical failures to be hard to diagnose and may need additional diagnostic before giving you the estimate. In that case you ask the mechanic for worst case scenario and its cost and most probable cost. That give you the idea about the upper cost limit of different shops for same or similar jobs which make it easy for you to decide the right shop.
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