What You Should Know Before You Visit A Car Repair Shop

Being prepared is one sure fire way of avoiding being ripped off at an auto repair shop. Most of the time, people show up at a repair shop due to unexpected circumstances, due to which they lack the time or foresight to research the bare necessities of car repair.

It is of utmost importance that you understand how your vehicle works in order to identify common car problems. Next in line, is picking a good, reliable mechanic, followed by knowing your consumer rights. This checklist is the bare minimum to be in the loop when it comes to car repair in Las Vegas.

Communication

In order to get your car repaired for the problem at hand, you need to be able to get your problem across with the right jargon in place to avoid getting unnecessary fixes. It is important to pinpoint the problem or perhaps explain your problem precisely so that the mechanic knows exactly what's wrong. Make sure that the mechanic is informed of how long the issue stayed, the state of the engine, whether it crops up when you drive too fast, so on and so forth.

Written Estimate and Work Order

Once you are aware of the problem and the repairs that are needed, have the shop write out a description of the work alongside a price on the work order. Make sure that you have it written down and clearly mention the conditions of the repair. If all the work required is covered under warranty, then be sure that the work order has "Only warranty repairs are authorized" written down in the fine print.

Invoice

Before you make a payment, make sure that the car repair shop gives you an invoice which includes its name, address, your name, license number along with the mileage. It should also include labor charge, name, number and price of each part that has been replaced. Make sure that you keep your invoice because this can come in handy in the future as a proof of payment.

Know your Rights

You need to be aware of your rights when you opt for car repair in Las Vegas.

·      There are legislation rules that regulate auto repair shops. Cost estimates need to be written down on paper when requested and every shop has to provide a written cost estimate and nothing less.

·      Another point to keep in mind is if the cost exceeds the estimate. No shop is allowed to charge more than ten percent above its estimate unless it is authorized by phone or in writing by a customer.

·      The same goes with time estimates as all shops are required to provide a time estimate under pretty much the same conditions that apply to cost estimates.

·      Parts that have been replaced need to be returned if they have been requested for in advance.

Keep these points in mind the next time you pay a car repair shop in Las Vegas a visit!