Comments for http://www.compareautomechanics.com Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:16:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on About Us by tromeo http://www.compareautomechanics.com/about-us/comment-page-1/#comment-233 tromeo Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:16:38 +0000 http://compareautomechanics.com/wordpress/?page_id=3#comment-233 go to our sign up page. Here's the URL: http://www.compareautomechanics.com/for-auto-repair-shops/ go to our sign up page. Here's the URL:

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]]> Comment on Contact Us by Ed http://www.compareautomechanics.com/contact-us/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Ed Sat, 08 May 2010 00:04:23 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?page_id=32#comment-171 Your website was great. I found a shop in Long Beach, CA called Trans Plus Complete Auto Repair to work on my 1980 280 ZX. They did several repairs with quick service and high quailty. I highly recommend this shop with a bunch of great mechanics. Your website was great. I found a shop in Long Beach, CA called Trans Plus Complete Auto Repair to work on my 1980 280 ZX. They did several repairs with quick service and high quailty. I highly recommend this shop with a bunch of great mechanics.

]]> Comment on Should You Choose a Chain Auto Repair Shop? by John Lamb http://www.compareautomechanics.com/auto-repair-articles/should-you-choose-a-chain-auto-repair-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-168 John Lamb Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:30:54 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?p=48#comment-168 I agree with most of the points made here, but would add one. National chains usually offer a national warranty that will help you if you travel out of town. Make sure that your independent shop also has a good (at least 12mo/12,000 mile) national warranty. Independent shops have access to this kind of warranty through parts and trade associations, and you can then feel more confident when you travel out of town. I agree with most of the points made here, but would add one. National chains usually offer a national warranty that will help you if you travel out of town. Make sure that your independent shop also has a good (at least 12mo/12,000 mile) national warranty. Independent shops have access to this kind of warranty through parts and trade associations, and you can then feel more confident when you travel out of town.

]]> Comment on How to Choose a Car Repair Shop by John Lamb http://www.compareautomechanics.com/auto-repair-articles/how-to-choose-a-car-repair-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-167 John Lamb Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:15:08 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?p=62#comment-167 As a ASE master tech with over 35 years in the business, I would have to agree with the above comments. 1. If the OEM parts were so superior, we would not be replacing them. There are aftermarket companies that make a living designing upgraded parts to replace OEM parts that have exibited a pattern of early failure. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) can often be better, or a better fit, but if this was always true, there would not be so many recall issues in the news. 2. You should get what you pay for, and free diagnostics are generally worth what you paid for them. I have seen many cars that have had hundreds of dollars of parts installed after free diagnostics, and still had the same problem. 3. Watch out of the hidden diagnostic charge. I have seen a growing number of cars that have had 1 hour of diagnostic waived, only to be charged 2 hours to replace a part that takes a half hour to replace; and the problem was still not solved. I will agree that you should make sure that your mechanic understands the problem in depth. Make sure that you get a thorough explanation, and understand why the part must be replaced. If the shop can and wants to explain it to you, they probably understand the problem, and you can feel more confident in the repair. As a ASE master tech with over 35 years in the business, I would have to agree with the above comments.
1. If the OEM parts were so superior, we would not be replacing them. There are aftermarket companies that make a living designing upgraded parts to replace OEM parts that have exibited a pattern of early failure. OEM (Original Equipment Manufacture) can often be better, or a better fit, but if this was always true, there would not be so many recall issues in the news.
2. You should get what you pay for, and free diagnostics are generally worth what you paid for them. I have seen many cars that have had hundreds of dollars of parts installed after free diagnostics, and still had the same problem.
3. Watch out of the hidden diagnostic charge. I have seen a growing number of cars that have had 1 hour of diagnostic waived, only to be charged 2 hours to replace a part that takes a half hour to replace; and the problem was still not solved.
I will agree that you should make sure that your mechanic understands the problem in depth. Make sure that you get a thorough explanation, and understand why the part must be replaced. If the shop can and wants to explain it to you, they probably understand the problem, and you can feel more confident in the repair.

]]> Comment on Contact Us by chris http://www.compareautomechanics.com/contact-us/comment-page-1/#comment-165 chris Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:20:09 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?page_id=32#comment-165 If you would like to be part of our referral network please call Jason at 303-679-0552 x222. He will be happy to help you figure out the best way to be part of our program for auto repair shops. If you would like to be part of our referral network please call Jason at 303-679-0552 x222. He will be happy to help you figure out the best way to be part of our program for auto repair shops.

]]> Comment on Contact Us by Norwood Auto Repair http://www.compareautomechanics.com/contact-us/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Norwood Auto Repair Sat, 03 Apr 2010 01:51:41 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?page_id=32#comment-164 What is the best way to add a site to yours? What is the best way to add a site to yours?

]]> Comment on How to avoid an Overheating Car Engine by Chris http://www.compareautomechanics.com/auto-repair-articles/how-to-avoid-an-overheating-car-engine/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Chris Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:38:44 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?p=444#comment-106 Of course it's also advisable to have your system flushed annually to keep it clean and locate any leaks. Will keep your system and engine running top-notch. Of course it's also advisable to have your system flushed annually to keep it clean and locate any leaks. Will keep your system and engine running top-notch.

]]> Comment on How to Choose a Car Repair Shop by Randy Lucyk http://www.compareautomechanics.com/auto-repair-articles/how-to-choose-a-car-repair-shop/comment-page-1/#comment-105 Randy Lucyk Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:03:46 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?p=62#comment-105 I don't have a problem with the free diagnosis. If a service center feels it is an appropriate business model to offer free diagnosis, then thats their decision. The real question is who is responsible for the diagnosis? You suggest that once they have the diagnosis in hand they can shop for the right shop for doing the repair. Is the consumer to assume(and willing to take responsibilty for) the diagnosisis is correct? If they call us for a specific estimate for a specific repair, is that the repair we should perform or are you suggesting that the shop who finally does the repair is also responsible for insuring that the "free" diagnosis is the correct diagnosis? I have no problem performing the repair the consumer is telling us will cure their problem, but what if it doesn't? Should the repairing shop have just "known" that the original shop who did the "free" diagnosis was incorrect (if indeed they were)? If you are going to advise consumers on the ins and outs of auto repair, you really need to give them all the information they need.You indicate that automotive service today can be a complex venture yet you offer a simplistic explanation thaty certainly does not serve your websites visitors well. I don't have a problem with the free diagnosis. If a service center feels it is an appropriate business model to offer free diagnosis, then thats their decision. The real question is who is responsible for the diagnosis? You suggest that once they have the diagnosis in hand they can shop for the right shop for doing the repair. Is the consumer to assume(and willing to take responsibilty for) the diagnosisis is correct? If they call us for a specific estimate for a specific repair, is that the repair we should perform or are you suggesting that the shop who finally does the repair is also responsible for insuring that the "free" diagnosis is the correct diagnosis? I have no problem performing the repair the consumer is telling us will cure their problem, but what if it doesn't? Should the repairing shop have just "known" that the original shop who did the "free" diagnosis was incorrect (if indeed they were)? If you are going to advise consumers on the ins and outs of auto repair, you really need to give them all the information they need.You indicate that automotive service today can be a complex venture yet you offer a simplistic explanation thaty certainly does not serve your websites visitors well.

]]> Comment on Contact Us by CAM Staff Writer http://www.compareautomechanics.com/contact-us/comment-page-1/#comment-99 CAM Staff Writer Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:46:40 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?page_id=32#comment-99 Hello Paul, We do refer to body shops in the Boston area. Hello Paul,
We do refer to body shops in the Boston area.

]]> Comment on Contact Us by Paul http://www.compareautomechanics.com/contact-us/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Paul Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:15:34 +0000 http://www.compareautomechanics.com/?page_id=32#comment-97 Do you also refer body shops in the Boston area? Do you also refer body shops in the Boston area?

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