So, now we’re done, right? Yeah, pretty much. It is important that your mechanic takes the vehicle on a final test drive. This makes sure the job was done right and that the problem has been solved. Now its your turn. When you drive the vehicle make sure you are happy with the job. If not, be sure to give your mechanic the benefit of the doubt and let him fix your problem. Mistakes happen, you know? As a shop owner, it makes me happy to be given the opportunity to fix my mistakes. We learn from them. If my clients never return when they have a problem, I will never know that I screwed up. How can I fix a problem no one ever tells me about?
A couple of things to think about. If (more…)
Categories: Auto repair knowledge
Tagged: break in, test drive
November 13, 2007 · 1 Comment
The first part of a good brake job starts with a little Q&A. Your mechanic should ask you some questions to better determine what the problem may be. It helps a lot if you are already prepared to answer these questions. A few of them might be:
* What kind of noise do you hear? Squealing? Grinding? Groaning? Clicking or clacking? Humming?
* When do you hear the noise? All the time? Only when you brake? On cold mornings? In reverse? Only when you brake and turn gently to the left (sounds dumb, but believe me, this helps)?
* Do you feel anything unusual when you brake? Vibration in the front of the vehicle? Pulsation in the pedal? Side to side movement in the steering wheel? Soft pedal? Sinking pedal? No pedal?
* When is the last time you had brakes done? Has anyone looked at this yet? (more…)
Categories: Auto repair knowledge
Tagged: brakes, mechanic, questions, san antonio, test drive
