Auto repair and the stuff nobody tells you
Independent shops may take a little longer to do your repairs because they may need to order more parts and may have fewer mechanics available to do the work. Independent mechanics' quality is also more variable than that of the chains: The very best mechanics go to work for themselves, and so do the average mechanics and the very worst. However, doing a little research beforehand will make it possible for you to find one of the very best. How do you find a truly good mechanic? The world needs a central clearinghouse on mechanics, but unfortunately, that day has not yet come. You will need to gather the information on your own.