By: Martin Doherty
How many car mechanic horror stories have we heard of? It seems just about every time we turn on the television we hear stories of overcharging, over servicing, charging for repairs that do not need to be done and "dodgy" workmanship. So, how can we tell a good motor mechanic from a bad motor mechanic?
After choosing either a Mobile Mechanic Service or a local Workshop, research your potential car service provider. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, a genuine and quality service provider will be more than happy to answer any query you may have.
First and foremost, is your car service provider qualified and does he or she have an Australian recognised trade certificate? Don’t be afraid to ask to see the trade certificate of the mechanic that is assigned to work on your car, not just the trade certificate of the owner. Many a workshops have one or two qualified mechanics, often the faces of the business or the business owner, and numerous apprentices who generally carry out the required work.
Mobile Mechanic and Mobile Auto Electrical services too should be scrutinised and their credentials checked. There are an abundance of these mobile car service providers, many without proper Australian recognised trade certificates. It is also well worth checking how long they have been in operation for as this industry has its fair share of "fly by night" services, here on day, gone the next. Unfortunately the lack of regulation in Australia has made it very easy for a dodgy operator to start a business, especially a mobile mechanic business. Many mechanics are under the mistaken belief that all that is required to start their own mobile mechanic business is a van and basic hand tools, forgetting about occupational health and safety matters, insurances, advertising and sophisticated and expensive electronic diagnostic equipment required to fix today’s modern vehicles.
Once you have established qualifications, check how long they have been in operation for and most importantly their insurance certificates. Does your service provider have public liability insurance? Is your car insured should an accident occur when road testing your vehicle? Should something go wrong with a repair, is the service provider covered for damage arising from faulty workmanship? After all if something does go wrong, you want to make sure you are covered and not left high and dry!
If you prefer to take your car to a workshop, again do your homework and get a feel for the motor mechanic in question. Pay attention to how busy the workshop is and what type of cars are being serviced or repaired. If all you find is old clunkers, perhaps it not a mechanic you want to take your relatively modern car to for car repair or car service.
Be wary of deals that are too good to be true and prices that are well below market average. When a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
It is always a good idea to stay clear from excessively cheap brake repair advertisements, "Free" Safety Inspections, cheap X Point inspections and the like. These types of deals are designed to lure potential customers through the door and then up sell often at inflated prices. Cheap brake repair advertisements commonly involve your car being fitted with cheap imported, potentially inferior quality Asian brake pads.
Finally, wether you choose a Mobile Mechanic or a Mechanical Workshop, choose a company that has at its disposal up to date electronic diagnostic tools capable of communicating with your vehicles’ onboard diagnostic systems, a motor mechanic that you are comfortable with, a mechanic who will explain car problems in a manner you can understand and a mechanic that has both his qualifications and insurances in order.
For further information regarding Mobile Mechanic and Auto Electrical service in Melbourne, please visit our website directly at www.advantagemobilemechanics.com.au or via the www.dialamechanic.com.au directory.
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http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051340065-1-dodgy-mechanics-how-can-you-tell-good-from-bad/
How many car mechanic horror stories have we heard of? It seems just about every time we turn on the television we hear stories of overcharging, over servicing, charging for repairs that do not need to be done and "dodgy" workmanship. So, how can we tell a good motor mechanic from a bad motor mechanic?
After choosing either a Mobile Mechanic Service or a local Workshop, research your potential car service provider. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, a genuine and quality service provider will be more than happy to answer any query you may have.
First and foremost, is your car service provider qualified and does he or she have an Australian recognised trade certificate? Don’t be afraid to ask to see the trade certificate of the mechanic that is assigned to work on your car, not just the trade certificate of the owner. Many a workshops have one or two qualified mechanics, often the faces of the business or the business owner, and numerous apprentices who generally carry out the required work.
Mobile Mechanic and Mobile Auto Electrical services too should be scrutinised and their credentials checked. There are an abundance of these mobile car service providers, many without proper Australian recognised trade certificates. It is also well worth checking how long they have been in operation for as this industry has its fair share of "fly by night" services, here on day, gone the next. Unfortunately the lack of regulation in Australia has made it very easy for a dodgy operator to start a business, especially a mobile mechanic business. Many mechanics are under the mistaken belief that all that is required to start their own mobile mechanic business is a van and basic hand tools, forgetting about occupational health and safety matters, insurances, advertising and sophisticated and expensive electronic diagnostic equipment required to fix today’s modern vehicles.
Once you have established qualifications, check how long they have been in operation for and most importantly their insurance certificates. Does your service provider have public liability insurance? Is your car insured should an accident occur when road testing your vehicle? Should something go wrong with a repair, is the service provider covered for damage arising from faulty workmanship? After all if something does go wrong, you want to make sure you are covered and not left high and dry!
If you prefer to take your car to a workshop, again do your homework and get a feel for the motor mechanic in question. Pay attention to how busy the workshop is and what type of cars are being serviced or repaired. If all you find is old clunkers, perhaps it not a mechanic you want to take your relatively modern car to for car repair or car service.
Be wary of deals that are too good to be true and prices that are well below market average. When a deal seems too good to be true, it usually is.
It is always a good idea to stay clear from excessively cheap brake repair advertisements, "Free" Safety Inspections, cheap X Point inspections and the like. These types of deals are designed to lure potential customers through the door and then up sell often at inflated prices. Cheap brake repair advertisements commonly involve your car being fitted with cheap imported, potentially inferior quality Asian brake pads.
Finally, wether you choose a Mobile Mechanic or a Mechanical Workshop, choose a company that has at its disposal up to date electronic diagnostic tools capable of communicating with your vehicles’ onboard diagnostic systems, a motor mechanic that you are comfortable with, a mechanic who will explain car problems in a manner you can understand and a mechanic that has both his qualifications and insurances in order.
For further information regarding Mobile Mechanic and Auto Electrical service in Melbourne, please visit our website directly at www.advantagemobilemechanics.com.au or via the www.dialamechanic.com.au directory.
Article Source:
http://www.articlebiz.com/article/1051340065-1-dodgy-mechanics-how-can-you-tell-good-from-bad/
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