Do some research to get a fair auto repair estimate？
Educating yourself about the nature of your car's issue is the best way to get an accurate and fairrepair estimate. Laws protect consumers from unfair estimates and repair charges that unfairly exceedan estimate. Diagnosing the problem， factoring in the mechanic's hourly fee， plus figuring taxes andthe costs of parts will give you the most accurate repair estimate. If you are unable to diagnose theproblem before going into the shop， there are other ways to ensure the mechanic's estimate is fair.
Instructions
Things You'll Need are listed below
Identify your car's problem. Start with the system that's not working properly. Malfunctioningdashboard lights， radio， headlights or brake lights， for example， are symptomatic of electrical systemproblems. Perform a few basic tests to verify your suspicions. Most auto parts stores will test yourbattery and alternator for free.
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