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Finding the Right Mechanic for Your Manual Transmission Repair

Finding a good mechanic can be a difficult task. Most people don't know much about the inner workings of their car and therefore rely heavily on mechanical experience. If your car requires serious work for example, in the case of transmission repair, finding the right mechanic for the job is very important. There are several characteristics that must be considered to ensure the right people work on your vehicle. Let's discover here more in detail:

Honesty

One of the most important qualities to look for in an auto mechanic is honesty. Since the average person doesn't have much knowledge about cars, it's easy for a mechanic to try to sell unnecessary work to customers. The last thing you want to do when you bring your car in for a transmission repair is to end up paying for a new alternator as well when your old part was working just fine. Before you agree to have any work done, talk to lots of people and try to get input as to whether or not the proposed work makes sense given the problems that you are having.

 

Price

 

A big job like a transmission repair can be costly. Therefore, you will want to be sure to call around to various garages and ask what they charge for the same work on your make and model of vehicle. To be sure, price isn't everything, but you want to make sure you are getting charged a fair amount for the work that is being done. Call lots of mechanics, and talk to lots of your friends and family to get an idea as to whether or not the price you have been quoted is fair.

Quality

Finally, and most importantly, you want to get an idea of the quality of work that your mechanic has a reputation for doing. The best way to do this is to ask around. Ask your friends and co-workers if they have ever had work done by this person or company, and find out if they were happy with the work. Also, there are several online outlets where customers can publish reviews of various businesses. See if anyone has offered a review of your mechanic before you have the work done.