Estimating Your Car Repair Amount

Jun 24
06:48

2011

Andrea Avery

Andrea Avery

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Need car repair, but are unsure where to turn? The article below will provide you with a few tips to help you estimate the costs of your vehicle without getting ripped off.

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You’re a happy vehicle owner and everything works the way it should. But when something starts acting up or your car gets involved in an accident,Estimating Your Car Repair Amount Articles the mere thought of the repair cost is enough to send you back to your college era ramen noodle diet. The best way to cut down on your stress and lower your repair amount is to know what to do to get estimates for your repair. In this article, we will offer up a few tips to help you estimate your car repair costs. 

Step 1 – Begin your search by discussing your needs with a trusted friend, family member or co-worker. In many cases, there are more ways to get overcharged or scammed by car repairs than not. Choosing a shop or mechanic with a solid reputation can easily work to save you a great deal of money down the road by way of eliminating unneeded charges or repairs. 

Step 2 – Drive on down to a car repair facility. Make sure it’s not one that charges for estimates and inquire as to whether they can give you a basic rundown of what’s wrong with the vehicle. Once you’ve figured out what needs fixing, you can call up other shops in the area to compare the costs. 

Step 3 – Make sure to call up 3-4 vehicle service shops to compare their estimates. If you find that each is able to provide you with a rate that is roughly the same, then there’s a good change that the estimates that are being provided to you are solid. Keep in mind that if you suspect you are receiving numbers that are too high, that you can always call a few more for good measure. 

Step 4 – Ask for a basic summary estimate of the costs associated with the work that is required. Make sure to note whether this includes replacement parts that will be needed to complete the repair, as well as labor costs, miscellaneous fees, and anything that may come up. Labor costs refer to the amount of time spent in order to complete the work that is needed, multiplied by the hourly rate of the service. 

Step 5 – Get your estimate in writing. Be aware that this estimate is no guarantee of the total amount due to the possibility of complications during the repair process. Though, if you find that the amount you are being charged is a bit higher than what you were initially quoted, you can take your case to the manager in hopes of having it resolved without outside involvement. 

Step 6 – When it’s time to pick up your vehicle, make sure to inspect it inside and out in order to ensure that nothing has been damaged during it’s stay at the shop. Take a good look at the receipt and check it to see that you are not being charged for any unapproved work. If everything checks out alright, then you just may have found yourself a quality repair shop.

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