Are you the proud owner of a vehicle and want to perform repairs or maintenance on it? But you don’t know a mechanic and you don’t know who to trust. Indeed, currently on the market several possibilities are available to you to carry out repairs and overhauls on your car, you can take it to a dealership or an auto center or even to a general mechanics garage . Which will be able to offer you the best value for money for your vehicle?

Here are 5 tips to help you choose your future auto repair garage.

1.  Choose a certified garage

The first thing to do is to make sure that the garage is certified and the mechanics are qualified. So be sure that you entrust your vehicle to recognized, competent and certified professionals. In fact, the technicians must all have received vocational training in automobile mechanics and possess the skills required to perform all the mechanical work. Moreover, some garages display the certificates of their mechanics on the wall.

Also, find out if technicians undergo ongoing training to be up to date with the latest electronic systems.

2. Opt for a well-equipped workshop

The garage must have adequate equipment to perform diagnostics and repairs correctly and efficiently. Indeed, the devices must be adapted to the various types of vehicle and relatively modern.

Also, look at the cleanliness of the garage, even if it is very busy, the work spaces will be cleaned regularly. This is also a good point.

3. Consider Garage Specialties

There are general mechanic garages and others that specialize in certain types of repairs such as windshields, tires , exhaust systems, and so on.

In addition, some garages repair vehicles of all kinds, others specialize in certain brands or in the type of vehicle (luxury cars, light trucks, etc.).

Choose a garage that meets your needs.

4. Follow recommendations

Word of mouth is always a great way to find a professional and reliable mechanic. Ask for references around you, this will give you a good indication.

In addition, you can check customer reviews on Google, Facebook, TripAdvisor or watch the achievements of professionals and customer testimonials on the garage website.

You can also consult the website of the Office de la protection du consommateur du Québec to find out if the auto repair garage has been the subject of complaints in the past.

5. Choose the mechanic who will be able to explain the work to you

In general, a good mechanic will offer you excellent customer service. The manager takes the time to listen to you and then explain in detail without too many technical words your problem and any repairs to be made. A good mechanic will be happy to guarantee you personalized service and to talk to you about your vehicle, they are passionate about it.

A trusted auto repair garage

At Perfomax de Chambly, the team of professional mechanics is qualified and certified. They will take the time to diagnose the problem and carry out the necessary repairs after presenting you with a clear and precise estimate.

For serious and quality car repairs in a good garage, don’t hesitate any longer and go to Performax.