(ARA) -- Whether your car is brand new or a long-time companion, at
some point repair and servicing is required. Unfortunately, selecting a mechanic can be a
stressful experience for many motorists. Will he do quality work? Will I be overcharged?
How will I know if I'm getting what I've paid for? The following tips can ease the anxiety
of selecting a good mechanic:
Ask your friends and family members for recommendations. If they've had a good
experience with a mechanic, chances are you will too.
Start out with simple servicing. It's best to have an established relationship with a
mechanic before you need a major repair job.
Check for certification and/or approval ratings from industry associations such as the
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and AAA.
Don't be afraid to ask questions. A good mechanic will take the time to fully explain
any procedures, using layman's terms that you can understand. If he doesn't, it's time to
drive elsewhere.
Confirm that any servicing and repair estimates will be presented in writing and that
repairs will not be made without your approval.
When work is completed, you should be given a detailed printout of the procedures,
parts, and labor costs.
Final costs should come within close range of the estimate. You may want to ask a
mechanic if he will guarantee that charges will not exceed the estimate by a specified
percentage.
Be an informed consumer. Read your owner's manual and be familiar with the type of
servicing your vehicle requires and when it is recommended.
Stay safe, with these
NOAA weather alert radios. Get automatic emergency
broadcasts so you know what weather hazards are coming
and what action to take to keep you and your family
safe.
This Honeywell weather radio with
atomic projection clock projects
time and indoor temperature image on
ceiling or wall. Includes N.O.A.A
weather alert and FM Radio. It
provides automatic emergency
broadcasts so you know what weather
hazards are coming and can take
action so you and your family can be
safe when it hits.
This emergency crank weather alert
radio from Midland provides a
digital AM/FM radio and NOAA All
hazards/weather alert. The dynamo
crank allows you to recharge the
radio during a power outage or
anytime away from a power source. If
you're listening to the AM/FM radio,
the alert overide automatically
switches to emergency weather
alerts.
This S.A.M.E. weather radio from
Midland includes a
weather/hazard/civil emergencyalert
monitor, FM radio, and alarm clock.
The radio automatically switches to
WX band when an alert is issued.
This wearable NOAA radio
continuously receives public alerts
on civil and weather disasters
(tornadoes, hurricanes, Amber
Alerts, etc. 24 hours a day). It
monitors all NOAA and EAS weather
warnings. Belt clip and charger
included.
This NOAA radio with weather station
and portable unit continuously
receives public alerts on civil and
weather disasters (tornadoes,
hurricanes, Amber Alerts, etc. 24
hours a day). It monitors all NOAA
and EAS weather warnings. Base unit
with display is also a docking
station for the portable unit. Belt
clip and hand strap included.
This wearable NOAA radio with freeze
alert continuously receives public
alerts on civil and weather
disasters (tornadoes, hurricanes,
Amber Alerts, etc. 24 hours a day).
It monitors all NOAA and EAS weather
warnings. Belt clip and charger
included.
Automatic weather alerts keep you
safe. This NOAA Weather Radio with
Digital AM/FM Tuner provides
automatic emergency broadcasts so
you know what weather hazards are
coming and can take action so you
and your family can be safe when it
hits.
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