Sandy post., May 28, 1981, Page 35, Image 35

Look a ro u n d to d isco ve r
q u a lifie d m echanic fo r car
Getting an automobile re­
paired properly is one of the
nation's top consumer frus­
trations. In fact, many car
owners believe that ace me­
chanics no longer exist.
‘Not true,’’ says Gary Cas­
sidy, technical service rep­
resentative for Fram Corp.,
an autom otive products
m anufacturer. “ R eliable
mechanics do exist Motor­
ists simply must learn how
to look for a good repair
shop and communicate with
the mechanic there.”
The first step, he suggests,
is to ask friends where their
cars are re p a ire d and
whether the service is reli­
able.
Next, visit recommended
shops.
“ Look around the test
equipment, tools and re­
paired cars. If these are
filthy or littered, take it as a
trouble sign. How a mechan­
ic takes care of his and oth­ This man's patch assures you
ers’ property may indicate ing on your car.
how he w ill care for your
car,” Cassidy explains.
es for a specific problem
Then ask about certified and good mechanics w ill
mechanics.
make a thorough and accu­
The National Institute for rate check first.”
Automotive Service Excel­
He also recommends ask­
lence (NIASE) is the only na­ ing for an estimate before
tionally recognized mechan-
work is done. Although set­
iccertification group. The ting an exact price may be
organization gives com ­ d if fic u lt, the m echanic
petency tests in eight cate­ should give you a price
gories of automotive tech­ range.
nology.
Mechanics who refuse to
"Good mechanics volun­ give estimates or call when
tarily take these tests and an estimate changes should
those who pass usually dis­ be avoided,” says Cassidy.
play their certificates in the He adds that good mechan­
shop,'' he adds.
ics w ill be undaunted by
When you have found a your request for a second
prospective shop, observe opinion.
how the mechanic diagnoses
How you talk to your
your car trouble.
mechanic is just as im port­
"Do not accept curbstone ant in avoiding unnecessary
diagnoses,” says Cassidy
or incorrect repairs. For in­
There could be many caus­ stance. which phrase would
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