" I always turn to A.I.M Auto Service for great service for my car,HONDA.
We're both happy customers! "
-- Jeff& Amy, Smith
Costly Auto Repair Misconceptions !!!
Misconception #1:
"My vehicle manufacturer specifies regular maintenance
schedules just to get me back into their shop to make more
money off of me."
No ... Although manufactures are making
cars that last longer and require less
overall maintenance, they do require some
preventative maintenance. If maintained
properly, you can expect your new car to go over
100,000 miles without major service. For instance,
most engines have timing belts that must be replaced
before they wear out, break, and cause even more
expensive damage.
Misconception #2:
"A shop can give you an accurate price quote over the phone
without seeing your car."
No ... You can waste your time calling 20
different shops and get 20 different price
quotes and chances are every one of them
will be wrong. Unless the shop has had a
chance to examine or test drive the car in person,
there is no way to accurately diagnose your problem
and give you an accurate quote. Beware of any shop
that is willing to give you a quote over the phone
without seeing the car. Most likely they’ll quote you
a real low price just to get you to set up an
appointment. Then they’ll probably hit you with a
much higher price once you get there.
Misconception #3:
"Most repair shops will recommend extra work just to get you
to spend more money."
The fact is, any repair shop that doesn’t
look for potential problems is actually
doing you a great disservice. Quality
repair shops do a safety inspection on
every car that comes into their shop to uncover those
inexpensive repairs that may be needed now, before
they turn into major expenses later. Something as
simple as discovering and then changing a worn belt
may save you the danger and embarrassment of breaking
down on a busy highway and an expensive towing charge.
Misconception #4:
"All repair shops are the same."
No ... In fact there can be a huge
difference between repair shops. The new
car technology requires constant training
to keep up with all the changes. It also
requires the shop to have the latest diagnostic
equipment available. The repair shop with the best
trained and certified technicians and most up to date
equipment will usually do the best repair for you.
Misconception #5:
"If my car failed the emission test, it should be a simple
adjustment! "
No ... Most of today's newer vehicles have
no authorized adjustments. If you fail the
emission test there is a failure that needs
to be diagnosed and repaired.
Misconception #6:
"The diagnostic machines that hook up to my vehicle will tell the
technician exactly what's wrong with the vehicle."
No ... The self diagnostic system that is
built into your vehicle can be helpful in
finding a fault but it has limitations.
In most cases the system detects no faults,
even though the vehicle runs poorly, or the faults
detected are incorrect. This is where a highly
trained tech can interpret the diagnostic results and
perform an accurate repair! How to choose a good,
reputable repair shop.
*** Here are a few Suggestions that will help you choose a
Good, Reputable repair shop ***
First, ask around. Has anyone you know had a good or a bad
experience with a particular repair shop?
Next, try to find a shop that has a lot of repeat customers.
Customers are more likely to stay with a repair shop that they
trust and one that does a good job for them.
And finally, make sure they guarantee all their work.
Now, here are the 4 questions that you must ask any auto repair
shop before you set up an appointment.
1. Do they have the most up to date training and diagnostic
equipment for your particular make of car?
2. If they give you an estimate over the phone, will they absolutely
guarantee the price?
3. If performing emission repairs, Ask what’s their percentage of
vehicles passed according with the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality Certified Emission Repair Facility License.
4. Are their technicians ASE certified? By following our suggestions
and asking the repair shop these questions, you’ll gain all the
information that you need to make an informed, intelligent decision.
If you are just looking for the cheapest repair possible, many
companies in the phone book can help you. But if you’re looking
for an honest, ethical, professional auto repair company to protect
your valuable investment -then I invite you to call us at the shop -
(703) 237-2370. Thanks for interest. I hope you found this
information helpful. On behalf of Asian Import Master Auto
Service., I thank you for your kind attention.
So, when you are looking to have your car's oil change or brakes
replaced, ..., etc. There is only one company you can GET ANY
SERVICES IN TRUST- A.I.M Auto Service. Come down today for the
best auto repair prices in the area.
Line #1 703-237-2370
Line #2 703-273-3442
Fax 703-273-2988
We're both happy customers! "
-- Jeff& Amy, Smith
Costly Auto Repair Misconceptions !!!
Misconception #1:
"My vehicle manufacturer specifies regular maintenance
schedules just to get me back into their shop to make more
money off of me."
No ... Although manufactures are making
cars that last longer and require less
overall maintenance, they do require some
preventative maintenance. If maintained
properly, you can expect your new car to go over
100,000 miles without major service. For instance,
most engines have timing belts that must be replaced
before they wear out, break, and cause even more
expensive damage.
Misconception #2:
"A shop can give you an accurate price quote over the phone
without seeing your car."
No ... You can waste your time calling 20
different shops and get 20 different price
quotes and chances are every one of them
will be wrong. Unless the shop has had a
chance to examine or test drive the car in person,
there is no way to accurately diagnose your problem
and give you an accurate quote. Beware of any shop
that is willing to give you a quote over the phone
without seeing the car. Most likely they’ll quote you
a real low price just to get you to set up an
appointment. Then they’ll probably hit you with a
much higher price once you get there.
Misconception #3:
"Most repair shops will recommend extra work just to get you
to spend more money."
The fact is, any repair shop that doesn’t
look for potential problems is actually
doing you a great disservice. Quality
repair shops do a safety inspection on
every car that comes into their shop to uncover those
inexpensive repairs that may be needed now, before
they turn into major expenses later. Something as
simple as discovering and then changing a worn belt
may save you the danger and embarrassment of breaking
down on a busy highway and an expensive towing charge.
Misconception #4:
"All repair shops are the same."
No ... In fact there can be a huge
difference between repair shops. The new
car technology requires constant training
to keep up with all the changes. It also
requires the shop to have the latest diagnostic
equipment available. The repair shop with the best
trained and certified technicians and most up to date
equipment will usually do the best repair for you.
Misconception #5:
"If my car failed the emission test, it should be a simple
adjustment! "
No ... Most of today's newer vehicles have
no authorized adjustments. If you fail the
emission test there is a failure that needs
to be diagnosed and repaired.
Misconception #6:
"The diagnostic machines that hook up to my vehicle will tell the
technician exactly what's wrong with the vehicle."
No ... The self diagnostic system that is
built into your vehicle can be helpful in
finding a fault but it has limitations.
In most cases the system detects no faults,
even though the vehicle runs poorly, or the faults
detected are incorrect. This is where a highly
trained tech can interpret the diagnostic results and
perform an accurate repair! How to choose a good,
reputable repair shop.
*** Here are a few Suggestions that will help you choose a
Good, Reputable repair shop ***
First, ask around. Has anyone you know had a good or a bad
experience with a particular repair shop?
Next, try to find a shop that has a lot of repeat customers.
Customers are more likely to stay with a repair shop that they
trust and one that does a good job for them.
And finally, make sure they guarantee all their work.
Now, here are the 4 questions that you must ask any auto repair
shop before you set up an appointment.
1. Do they have the most up to date training and diagnostic
equipment for your particular make of car?
2. If they give you an estimate over the phone, will they absolutely
guarantee the price?
3. If performing emission repairs, Ask what’s their percentage of
vehicles passed according with the Virginia Department of
Environmental Quality Certified Emission Repair Facility License.
4. Are their technicians ASE certified? By following our suggestions
and asking the repair shop these questions, you’ll gain all the
information that you need to make an informed, intelligent decision.
If you are just looking for the cheapest repair possible, many
companies in the phone book can help you. But if you’re looking
for an honest, ethical, professional auto repair company to protect
your valuable investment -then I invite you to call us at the shop -
(703) 237-2370. Thanks for interest. I hope you found this
information helpful. On behalf of Asian Import Master Auto
Service., I thank you for your kind attention.
So, when you are looking to have your car's oil change or brakes
replaced, ..., etc. There is only one company you can GET ANY
SERVICES IN TRUST- A.I.M Auto Service. Come down today for the
best auto repair prices in the area.
Line #1 703-237-2370
Line #2 703-273-3442
Fax 703-273-2988
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