(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 15, 2008 ) New Britain, CT September 9, 2008 -- There are a lot of common misconceptions about getting your car repaired. One of them is regarding car manufacturer maintenance schedules. People think they only schedule these to make more money. Kenny Jones, owner of Automotive Connection, says that regular maintenance is required for cars to keep running at their peak performance.

Some shops even give you a price quote over the phone. Do not go to these places. Unless a shop has a way to examine that car in person, there is no way to determine how much the cost will be to repair it.

Another common misconception is that most repair shops will recommend extra unnecessary work to get you to spend more money. The truth is, the shops that don’t look for other problems is doing you a disservice. Most repair shops will do a 68-point inspection of every car to catch inexpensive repairs that might cost later on down the road.

Yet another misconception is that all repair shops are the same. This is also untrue. With all the new car technology these days, constant training is required for all mechanics. It also requires repair shops to have the latest diagnostic equipment available. The repair shop with the best trained mechanics and most up to date equipment will be able to serve you best.

The best thing to do when shopping around for a repair shop is to ask people. Ask them what experiences they’ve had with repair shops they’ve been to. Try to find a shop that has a lot of repeat customers. Make sure the repair shop guarantees all their work for at least 12-month/ 12,000 mile warranty.

When you do call around for repair shops, ask them if they have the most up to date training and diagnostic equipment available. Ask them if they give an estimate over the phone, will they guarantee that estimate. Also, ask if all their technicians are ASE certified. And finally, ask if they give all their work at least a 12 month/12,000 mile warranty.

Following these steps will ease your mind when it comes to choosing the right repair shop. Kenny Jones adds, “Make an appointment with your local certified mechanic today and receive a full tune up on your car.”

Kenny Jones is the owner of Automotive Connection , which has been performing maintenance and repairs on car for over fourteen years. More information is available on the website www.automotiveconnectionCT.com, or contact Kenny Jones at (860) 223-3465 (kenny@automotiveconnectionct.com)

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