Car Repair: A Good Company for Single Women

Finding a good car repair is a big concern for single women. Many companies seem to prey on women, raising prices when they have a woman customer or suggesting unneeded repairs. Being a single woman is tough if you don't know much about automobiles, and the last thing that you need is to have to pay overpriced costs for labor or pay for parts that you never needed in the first place. 

Word-of-mouth references are still one of the best ways to get a reliable company to help you. Ask other women or ask relatives if they know of a good, honest, car repair company. Be careful though, because your family and friends may think that the company is to better than it really is. After you have a few choices, you still have to take the time to conduct your own research and determine if the company really does have the best prices, and if you will truly receive honest work to get you back on the road. Choose three or four companies to visit. Once you visit these companies tell the mechanic about your auto issues. Be as specific as possible, and remember what you say. Tell each mechanic that you visit, the same true scenario and take notes on prices. If they give you a written estimate of the costs to fix your automobile, that's even better. It's easier to compare companies when you have the information in writing. 

You should have listened carefully to the information that each mechanic gave you. All of the mechanics should have found nearly the same issues or problem with your vehicle. Look at the prices for the services, paying attention to the labor costs and the costs for parts. You shouldn't always choose the mechanic with the lowest cost, though. You also need to choose a mechanic who is a good communicator. Did any of the mechanics that you spoke with communicate especially well, helping you to understand the problem, and pointing it out? 

Understand that the specific mechanic that you spoke with may not work on your automobile, unless it is a small company, but it helps to have at least one representative in the company who you know for sure is well-spoken. It's also sometimes helpful to have a mechanic who can work quickly. Did any of the companies tell you that you will have your automobile back within a few hours or a day or so? The time it takes to fix the your auto depends on the problem, the availability of parts, the number of waiting customers and other factors. When you are in a hurry, and don't have money to pay for a rental, getting your automobile back fast may be your top priority.

You will need to weigh the pros and cons of working with each company. Look out for companies that start out low, but end up adding more and more items to your bill. Sometimes these add-ons are justified, sometimes they are not. If you feel uneasy about a car repair company, your impressions are probably correct.