Auto Repair Advice: Learn To Speak "Auto Tech"
Posted: 9/7/2010
You can maximize the value of your auto repair dollars by knowing what to say and do at the repair shop.(NAPSA)-You may be better able to stay on the road to safety and savings the
next time you need to have your car repaired if you select a quality facility
and learn to speak a little "auto tech."
When communicating with an automotive technician, AAA recommends motorists do
the following:
- Before taking the vehicle to a repair facility, write down the symptoms and
any performance issues so important information is not overlooked or forgotten.
- Describe the symptoms to the technician. Explain what has been seen, smelled,
heard and felt while driving the vehicle. For example, does it vibrate or pull
to the left? Explain under what type of driving conditions the problem takes
place and how long ago it started.
- When describing symptoms, refer to the driver side and passenger side of the
vehicle rather than the right or left side.
- If the vehicle has been serviced recently, bring copies of the previous
repair orders rather than trying to explain what work was done.
- Ask questions if the technician uses jargon you don't understand or if
something is not thoroughly explained. Quality technicians will take the time
to clearly explain the problem before offering a repair solution.
- Always read the repair order before signing it and authorizing any work. Look
for specific instructions detailing the maintenance to be done, the problem to
be corrected and the work to be performed. If the language is vague or unclear,
ask that it be rewritten.
To help motorists get good repairs, AAA, the country's largest motoring and
leisure travel organization, has more than 8,000 AAA Approved Auto Repair
facilities across North America.
These shops must meet and maintain stringent quality standards for customer
service, training, equipment and cleanliness. To find an approved repair
facility near you, visit AAA.com/repair.
For a wealth of helpful information about cars, driving, auto repair, safety
tips and much more, visit AAA.com. |
