89ringer

I can understand if this gets locked but I cannot think of anywhere else to ask this.

With that said. I go to school in Rochester NY, I just recently brought my car up here. Was wondering if someone could reccommend me a place to bring it to, for general repairs, tune ups and things. Its too cold this time of the year and i have no garage to do anything in =[ .


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Nightcruzer

Based on extensive research I have done on this subject, picking a mechanic that won't rape you is tough. But here is what I learned. First, ask around. See if people recommend or tell you to avoid anyone in particular. When you get a couple of names, check to see the following:
1) Are they AAA certified.
2) ASA certified
3) ASE certifeid
4) Have a clean record with the better business bureau.

All this info for 1-4 can be found on the respective websites.

I doubt you will find one that has all 4, I live in Brooklyn, NY where there are thousands of mechanic shops, and none fit all 4 criteria. Only two meet 3 of the 4.

Finally, Be cafeful about the ASE certification. There are over 40 catergories to be certified in. Being an ASE certified mechanic for air conditioner recycling doesn't mean he/she knows about transmissions. Ask what they are certified in.

Hope this helps.

Karps TA

iTrader: (2)

You may want to ask this at www.nethirdgen.org as alot of the people that post there are from around your area. You may get a better response.

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GearHead1973

Being ASE certified dosent give a gurantee that someone knows what they are doing just that they are good at taking tests. I think seeing these signs out front a garage gives a person a false sense of security. Ask around for a good recommendation.