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Knowing how your vehicle works and how to identify common car problems is a good beginning. It is also important to know how to select a good technician, the kinds of questions to ask, and your rights as a consumer.  \nHOW TO CHOOSE A REPAIR SHOP  \nAsk for recommendations from friends, family and other people you trust. Contact the local Better Business Bureau for help; also check the internet to see if complaints have been reported. Shop around by telephone and search the internet for the best deal and compare warranty policies on repairs. Also, ask to see current licenses if state or local law requires repair shops to be licensed or registered. Make sure the shop will honor your vehicle’s warranty. If your car is under its original warranty, verify that the shop’s work will not void that warranty.  \nHOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TECHNICIAN  \nLook for shops that display various certifications, such as an Automotive Service Excellence seal. A list ofASE certified technicians can be found at [https://www.ase.com/repair-centers](https://www.ase.com/repair-centers). Certification indicates that some or all ofthe technicians meet basic standards of knowledge and competence in specific technical areas. Ask if the technician or shop has experience working on the same make or model vehicle as yours.  \nREPAIR CHARGES  \nBefore you arrange to have any work performed, ask how the shop prices its work. Some shops charge a flat rate for labor. Others charge on the basis of the actual time the technician worked on the repair. If you need expensive or complicated repairs, consider getting a second opinion. If you decide to get the work done, ask for a written estimate or “quote.” The written estimate should identify the condition to be repaired, the parts needed and the anticipated labor charge.  \nMake sure you get a signed copy that also states the shop will contact you for approval for any work exceeding a specified amount of time or money. Once the work is performed, get a completed repair order that lists each repair, parts supplied, cost of each part, labor charges, and the vehicle’s odometer reading when you brought the vehicle in and after the repairs were completed.  \nWARRANTIES AND SERVICE CONTRACTS  \nThere is no “standard” warranty on repairs. Make sure you understand what is covered under your warranty and get it in writing. Be aware that warranties may be subject to limitations, including time, mileage, deductibles, and which businesses are authorized to perform the warranty work.  \nMany vehicle dealers sell optional service contracts issued by vehicle manufacturer or independent companies. Not all service contracts are the same; prices vary and usually are negotiable. To help decide whether to purchase a service contract, consider:  \n􀁸 The contract’s cost  \n􀁸 The repairs to be covered and part that are excluded from coverage  \n􀁸 Whether coverage is overlapped by another warranty  \n􀁸 The deductible  \n􀁸 Where the repairs are to be performed  \n􀁸 Whether repair costs are paid directly by the company to the shop or whether you will have to pay first and get reimbursed  \n􀁸 The reputation of service contract company  \nDISPUTES  \nDocument all transactions as well as your experiences with dates, times, expenses and the names of people you dealt with. Talk to the shop manager or owner first. If that doesn’t work, contact your state’s Attorney General or other local consumer protection agency for help. Or, you can file a claim in small claims court.  \nRESOURCES  \nAttorney General for the District of Columbia: [https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection](https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection)[ ](https://oag.dc.gov/consumer-protection)[Maryland Attorney General](Maryland Attorney General) – Consumer Protection Division:  \n[https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.g","cbCairNlR8JMoCsA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairNlR8JMoCsA","pdf",254475,"English","# HOW TO CHOOSE A REPAIR SHOP\n# HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT TECHNICIAN\n# REPAIR CHARGES\n# WARRANTIES AND SERVICE CONTRACTS\n# DISPUTES\n# RESOURCES","[{\"question\":\"How can consumers avoid automobile repair rip-offs before authorizing work?\",\"answer\":\"Consumers should prepare by learning how their vehicle works, recognizing common car problems, and selecting a shop carefully. 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