Read our best tips to find a mechanic you can trust, whether you’re in a new area or you’re looking for a second opinion. Read this post by AMSOIL: Synthetic Oil Outlet in Staten Island for everything you need to know. 

Identify What Kind of Service You Need

One of the easiest ways you can find a mechanic is by identifying the type of service your car needs. If you need to get an oil change or your tires rotated, a safe bet could be looking up garages that specialize in that type of service.

How to Look Up a Mechanic Online

To look up a mechanic that specializes in the service you need, go to your search engine of choice, like Google, and search the type of service you need and your area. For example, “oil change” + “Staten Island, NY”. This will bring up mechanic garages in your area that specialize in that service.

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Ask for Recommendations

If you’re not sure what type of service your car needs, but you know you need to visit a mechanic, another route is to ask for recommendations from people around you, like friends, family, or coworkers. Your best bet is to ask someone who has a car similar to yours; that way, you’ll know that the mechanic knows their way around your vehicle and will be able to give your car a much better service.

Look for a Certified Mechanic

Another way to find a mechanic is to look up certified mechanics in your area. Mechanic certifications are issued by the ASE (the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence) after completing a certification process, including training in automotive repair and testing to ensure mechanics know their way around electrical, mechanical, and other systems. This certification requires mechanics to renew it every five years to make sure that they’re up to date on the latest service requirements. Other than a general mechanic certification, some mechanics also choose to specialize in specific makes and models, which means they have the knowledge and are up to date in that particular model’s testing, maintenance, and diagnostics. If you choose one of these garages, you’ll be sure to receive manufacturer-approved care, which is a plus for some car owners.

Doing your research is essential to find a mechanic you can trust. While you’re at it, don’t let an oil change pass by. Call Synthetic Oil Outlet at (718) 354-0548 for information on the best products for your engine, or visit AMSOIL's online store to see their full range of products.

Check Online Review Platforms

Once you’ve looked up a mechanic online, found a certified mechanic, or asked around for a recommendation, it’s a good idea to look the mechanic up online. Platforms like Google, Yelp, and Facebook have review sections that can give you a pretty good idea of the service the mechanic or mechanic garage provides. This is valuable information as you’ll have a larger array of opinions that can help you feel more comfortable with taking your car in or not.

Follow Your Instincts

The last tip we have on finding a trusted mechanic is following your instincts. A professional garage will follow procedures like:

• Giving you a quote on how much each item will cost for your car’s repairs.
• Give you a precise estimate on how long your car’s assessment will take as well as how long they’ll need to work on your vehicle.
• Be available to answer questions you may have about the repairs.
• Be clear about any additional repairs and their cost before performing them.

Keep an eye out for these procedures and listen to your gut feeling. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, or if you feel that the mechanic isn’t being forthcoming about the services they’re performing on your vehicle, you can always decline service and find a garage you feel more comfortable with.

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