Auburn Auto Repair

Part VII- Get a check-up before you travel. Have your mechanic inspect your vehicle in advance of a trip. After all, you don't want your car to break down in an unfamiliar place and be towed to a mechanic you don't know if you can trust. Anytime you end up in a shop you haven't researched-or in an emergency situation when you can't compare repair prices-you risk spending more than necessary and getting shoddy service

Part III: Stick with independent shops. While these smaller outfits charge close to the same as dealers for parts and labor, you'll save because they won't sell you unnecessary repairs and services. Since dealer service managers often work on commission, it benefits them to sell you as many services as possible-whether or not you need them