SUV’s or ‘sports utility vehicles’ which is their correct name tend to divide opinion upon motorists. Due to their fuel economy and size they are not universally loved by everyone. However one thing that is certain is that SUV’s operate efficiently and get a higher resale value when maintained and serviced regularly.
So for those busy people out there or the people who are not keen on maintaining their own vehicle here are some tips in choosing the right repair establishment to work on your SUV:
- Speak to friends and family to see if they have any good recommendations, word of mouth is still the most popular method of people find a good garage for their SUV. Start this process before you actually need a good mechanic. There is nothing worse than doing this when your car breaks down and you are in crazy rush.
- Look for evidence of qualified technicians: trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work, and certification of the technicians by ASE. This will show that the company that you are dealing with is a legitimate outfit, and that they recruit members of staff who know what they are doing and actively invest in their staff.
- Look for signs of professionalism in the customer service area such as civic, community, or customer service awards. A company that gets involved within their local community is a company that is often popular and strives to go the extra mile for their customers.
- Look for a neat, well organized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value to your own and modern equipment in the service bays. If this is the case then great!
- Labor rates – labor rates that garages charge varies greatly, with main dealers sometimes costing up to a third more, you need to find out early on what the garage charges compared to their competitors. Why pay more when you can get the same work done at the same level of workmanship.
SUV’s are a a great way of getting around but the insurance premiums can be pretty high. Being in the motor trade, motor trade insurance is one option where you can drive multiple vehicles and it is pretty cheap