Now that we have talked about consulting your friends and family for a mechanic, you now need to decide whether or not you want to go with an independent shop or if you want to go with the dealer itself. There are pros and cons to both of them, however you can really find a good mechanic anywhere.
One thing that you should know is that dealerships usually charge a heck of a lot more – so that is something to keep in mind. Really, any competent mechanic can perform routine maintenance and repairs on your cars, you don’t necessarily have to go to the dealer, however if you need a warranty or recall repair, you will have to consider going to the dealership.
This is because these mechanics actually receive factory training from the manufacturers of the cars, so they know how to handle these repairs.