Garages anywhere in the UK do not have good press. There have been plenty of newspaper stories about garages in one way or another ripping clients off.
Typical examples that have been reported are:
- Over inflated amount of repairs required
- Not doing all the work as quoted for
- General poor workmanship
- Over inflated prices
With this mind no wonder its a minefield trying to find a garage you can rely on.
Choosing the wrong garage not only can leave you out of pocket it also puts you at risk of a major accident. With so much at risk it is important to do your research and find a reputable garage to provide exactly the garage service you require.
But remember though for every one bad garage, there are ten other great ones with honest mechanics just trying to help you get back on the move.
Understanding how to differentiate between them can be difficult but not impossible. Leamington Spa is a fairly large area so you can appreciate there are plenty of garages offering their garage services.
To find the right garage we recommend to follow these simple steps.
1. Friends and family recommendations
One of the best ways to find a good garage is if a friend or family member has had a good experience from a garage and recommends them. There is nothing better than knowing someone else has been happy with the service.
It puts you at ease and be confident that the work will be done correctly at least.
2. Look at customer reviews
It’s so easy now online to read reviews about everything and that includes garages. We think services have improved in general because now reviews are so easy to find.
No business especially a garage wants a bad review. Just one bad review is enough to put some potential customers off.
3. Make sure you understand what the work entails
To do this go through what work is to be done with the mechanic first. If the mechanic is happy to go through the details and answers any questions you have, this is a good sign.
Make sure you do ask whatever questions you have however simple they may be, so you are then confident in what work is going to be done.
This is a good reference point to if there is a future problem.
4. If the offer is too good – beware
If the price for the repair is too cheap you are not going to have a good experience with that garage.
The truth is that if you choose the least expensive alternative for fixing your car, you are taking a chance because, in the end, you get what you pay for.
Although we acknowledge that money is a major factor in decision-making, you should always be wary of extremely low pricing.
5. How long in business
On the first page of Google results for garages in Leamington Spa, you will discover us along with 9 other listings.
Moreover, you will notice some listings from Google Places, which is a helpful tool for finding the garages closest to you.
However we are one of the longest established of the Garages in Leamington Spa which in our opinion, is crucial while picking the ideal garage.
Becoming more seasoned allows us to accumulate favourable reviews. But it also leaves us vulnerable to unfavourable ones, fortunately, we do not have them. Therefore once again this is a reason to choose us for your garage services in Leamington Spa because the longer a company is in operation, the higher the likelihood of any unfavourable evaluations.
6. Check the garage accreditation and awards
Garages must be in possession of several accreditations in order to operate in the UK. Always verify that a garage has the necessary accreditation before giving the go-ahead for a repair.
As garages are required to display their insurance and qualifications in plain sight for customers to read, you can tell a garage can be trusted when you see their credentials displayed appropriately.
7. Ask for confirmation about the quality of parts to be used
You might not know but like anything there are different quality types of car components. So a replacement part may come from a budget brand a prestigious brand and maybe one in between.
A garage will have many options from many suppliers so it makes sense to ask about what quality of component they will be using for your repair.
Asking the garage where they got their parts is always a good idea because the cost of the repair may vary based on the parts utilised.
8. Ask if they have a specialist mechanic for your repair
We think it’s a good idea to ask about the garages mechanically skills and experience of the repair they are looking at doing on your car. Obviously if they have an experienced mechanic they can probably find any faults quicker and also do the repair without any errors being made along the line.