Locally Owned, Locally Trusted

If your vehicle is in need of repair or maintenance you are faced with two choices - take your vehicle to a local auto shop or to one of the big dealership service centers. While both options will get the job done , choosing an independent auto shop can have more advantages than deciding to use one of the larger dealership repair centers. Below we list 5 reasons to use a locally owned auto repair shop:

CONVENIENCE

Enlisting a local auto shop to repair/maintain your vehicle could be in your favor if it is closer than the large dealership repair center. Depending on your vehicle make, the repair center could be miles away from where you live, causing you to have to facilitate delivering the vehicle, commuting home, and retrieving the vehicle once repairs are complete. This can mean that in addition to repair costs; you could also have to miss time at work, and spend a lot on transporting the vehicle. Many local auto shops offer shuttle services or will facilitate dropping your vehicle off once repairs are complete.

MORE AFFORDABLE SERVICES

In many cases local auto shops offer service charges that are more affordable than most offered in dealerships. Due to growing competition in the industry, local auto repair shops could be selling parts and services at lower prices without compromising the value and quality of the services they provide. In addition, local shops could be more flexible than dealerships, ensuring that they can work out a solution that fits your budget and needs.

WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES

Compared to dealerships that only accept the car brands they sell, local auto shops often know the ins and outs of a wide range of vehicle makes and models. Additionally, they also have the skills required for diagnosing and repairing various car problems, meaning you shouldn’t have to jump from one repair shop to another to have your car repaired. 

CUSTOMIZED CARE

The more often you use the services offered in your local auto shop, the better it’s technicians will be able to serve you. If you are a regular customer at your local repair shop they will become more familiar with your vehicle and its needs, easily being able to identify any issues. Furthermore, you will become a valuable customer to any local repair shop, motivating them to do everything in their power to ensure that you are satisfied with their service so you continue to return in the future.

SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS

Local repair shops are small businesses. By choosing to regularly use a locally owned shop over large chain dealerships, you’ll be able to help in strengthening the local economy in your area and create jobs for people in your community.

In most cases repairs and maintenance are inevitable. Unless you are an experienced mechanic, you’ll want to take your vehicle to a trusted auto shop, make it a local shop and reap the benefits!