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Car
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Finding the Right Auto Body Shop
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formal, regal aspect to a
home depending on the
hue. Purple also may help
stimulate the creative side
of the brain. In paler shades
of lavender, purple can seem
almost ethereal and spiritual.
Some designers suggest
avoiding purple in a bedroom
because that is a place you
want your brain to rest rather
than be stimulated.
Yellow
Few colors are more
vibrant than yellow,
which can help stimulate
conversation and make
thoughts more focused. A
luminous shade of yellow
is an ideal way to make
any space more welcoming
and bright. Just use it
sparingly, as too much
yellow may not be a good
thing. Yellow accents mixed
with touches of purple can
offer the balance needed to
prevent yellow rooms from
overwhelming residents and
guests.
Home decorators should
keep in mind that colors
can be blended to create
the desired environment.
A color scheme based on
complementary colors, or
those opposite on the color
wheel, may fit. Otherwise,
analogous color schemes,
or those colors that are next
to one another on the color
wheel, can create a variation
that suits your design needs.
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For many vehicle owners, finding the right auto
body shop is nearly as important as finding the right
physician. The average price of a new automobile
continues to rise, and protecting that investment
is of paramount importance to motorists hoping to
extend the lives of their vehicles and maximize their
investments.
Part of protecting your automobile investment
is finding an auto body shop you can trust. A
trustworthy mechanic whom you’re comfortable with
can ease any concerns you have when taking the car
in for maintenance, whether that maintenance is a
routine tuneup or more extensive repairs. Though
mechanics differ greatly, the road to finding one you
can trust is largely the same no matter where you live.
• Get a recommendation. Aside from his skillset, a
trustworthy mechanic’s best friend might just be
his reputation. Word-of-mouth recommendations
from satisfied customers are invaluable assets
for mechanics, and such recommendations
should be equally valued by vehicle owners.
When looking for a new auto body shop, drivers
should ask friends, neighbors, coworkers, and
family members if they can recommend any local
shops. If anyone offers
an especially glowing
recommendation, take it
to heart and consider that
shop the next time your
vehicle needs work.
is likely growing thanks to the escalating costs
of new vehicles. Those costs are encouraging
drivers to keep their vehicles longer, which means
drivers are now keeping their vehicles even after
the manufacturer warranty has expired and the
dealership where the car had been serviced will
no longer do so under the warranty agreement.
In such instances, it might be less expensive to
take the vehicle to an auto body shop that’s not
affiliated with a dealership. But that can be a
frightening prospect for those who have not done
so in the past. To ease those concerns, drivers
should obtain several estimates. The cheapest
estimate won’t necessarily be the best fit for
you and your vehicle, but multiple estimates
should give you an idea of how much certain
repairs should cost and who may or may not be
overcharging you.
• Ask as many questions as you need to. Some
drivers, especially those who admit to having
limited knowledge of cars, feel as if they must
simply accept a mechanic’s assessment and
estimates at face value. Though a good mechanic
won’t try to mislead you, it’s still good to ask as
many questions as possible before agreeing to let
an auto body shop work on your vehicle. When the
mechanic diagnoses the problem, don’t be afraid
to ask him to explain the problem, including what
might have caused it. In addition, don’t be afraid to
ask about service warranties, and be as specific as
possible, asking what a warranty covers, how long
work and/or parts are covered and if the warranty
can be delivered in writing. These questions and
their subsequent answers can provide you some
peace of mind, and a reputable auto body shop
should have no problem answering as many
questions as you can ask them.
• Consider the shop’s location. Recent transplants
to an area who might have relocated for a new job
Initially, finding a new auto body shop can seem
often want to familiarize themselves with their
like a daunting task. But seeking the help of others and
new home base as much as possible, and this
taking some additional steps can make the process go
can pay dividends when a vehicle needs repairs.
more smoothly and increase your chances of finding a
The lay of the land also should be considered by
mechanic you can trust.
those people who have lived in the same town
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their whole lives. Auto body shops
located in affluent neighborhoods may
charge their customers more for labor
than shops in middle-income locales.
And those escalated labor costs might
not be sinister. Instead, higher labor
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side of town. So when shopping for an
System
affordable auto body shop, motorists
should consider the location of the
shop and how that location might
ultimately impact their bottom line.
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• Don’t be afraid to get
estimates. Drivers who tend
to agonize the most over
finding a new auto body
shop tend to be those with
little history taking vehicles
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