It doesn’t matter if you baby your car down to every precious detail or if you just drive it until the wheels fall off: at some point, every vehicle will require some maintenance, and every car will require repairs. And when it does, most consumers will have to take it to a professional to make sure the repair job gets done right.
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Choosing an auto mechanic can be tough and maybe a little intimidating. You have to place a lot of trust in someone to hand over your keys and place the care of your vehicle into their care. There are some outstanding auto mechanics out there near you. It’s just a matter of knowing how to find them. Here are a couple resources to check out as you search for your professional auto mechanic.
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The BBB is a robust resource to find business information in any industry. The purpose of the BBB is to provide consumers with the information, resources and reviews needed to make sound decisions when choosing the companies with whom they do business.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), is a non-governmental organization designed to enhance marketplace trust. The BBB, established in 1912, is a private nonprofit organization, which has independently incorporated organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Organizations receive consumer complaints and rate the performance and reliability of businesses based on specific criteria. The BBB accredits approximately 400,000 firms.
You can use the BBB’s website to search by industry, location and preferences to find your ideal auto mechanic or repair center online. Every business will bear a rating from F to A based on myriad factors consumers care about.
The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a private, nonprofit organization whose self-described mission is to focus on advancing marketplace trust, consisting of 106 independently incorporated local BBB organizations in the United States and Canada, coordinated under the Council of Better Business Bureaus (CBBB) in Arlington, Virginia.
The Better Business Bureau is not affiliated with any governmental agency. Businesses that affiliate with the BBB and adhere to its standards do so through industry self-regulation. To avoid bias, the BBB’s policy is to refrain from recommending or endorsing any specific business, product or service.
Nearly 400,000 local businesses in North America are accredited by the BBB.The BBB prospects successfully vetted businesses to become dues-paying ‘accredited businesses’ that pledge and continue to adhere to the BBB Code of Business Practices.In return, the BBB allows accredited businesses in good standing to use its trademarked logo in marketing materials.
If a business chooses not to provide basic information, such as size and start date, the BBB may assign a not-rated (NR) rating. A low rating due solely to a company not providing information would read: “BBB does not have sufficient background information on this business.
A business is eligible for BBB accreditation if it meets, in the opinion of the BBB, the “BBB Standards for Trust”. There are eight BBB Standards for Trust that the BBB expects its accredited businesses to adhere to build trust (“maintain a positive track record in the marketplace”), advertise honestly, tell the truth, be transparent, honor promises, be responsive (address marketplace disputes), safeguard privacy (protect consumer data) and embody integrity.
The Attorney General of Connecticut demanded that the BBB stop using its weighted letter grade system, calling it “potentially harmful and misleading” to consumers.Responding to the Attorney General of Connecticut and others, the BBB has since modified its letter grade system.
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The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence has long proven a valuable resource to provide information to consumers about their local auto repair services’ professional certifications.
ASE promotes excellence in vehicle repair, service and parts distribution. Almost 300,000 Automotive Technicians and Service Professionals hold ASE Certifications. ASE Certified Professionals work in every part of the automotive service industry. ASE certifies automotive technicians and service professionals, not the auto shops.
To protect the automotive service consumer, shop owner, and the automotive technician. We test and certify automotive professionals so that shop owners and service customers can better gauge a technician’s level of expertise before contracting the technician’s services. We certify the automotive technician professional so they can offer tangible proof of their technical knowledge. ASE Certification testing means peace of mind for auto service managers, customers.
The ASE denotes top-rated professional to let customers know what their best options are, and it’s known to be pretty difficult to gain the top rating on the ASE. The website provides tons of information about the services different shops offer, where they are and when you can bring your car to them.