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(NU) Fall is the perfect time to undo the damage done by summer driving and to get ready for the rigors of winter driving ahead. So it should come as no surprise that October is National Car Care Month.
But given the complexity of today's vehicles, many motorists, including former do-it-yourselfers, are looking for professional technicians as "tune-ups” have become "engine performance diagnosis" and on-board computer systems, electronic climate control, anti-lock brakes, digital dash boards, and other advanced systems grow popular..
The following tips from Ihe National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) should make finding a qualified automotive technician easier.
Ask a number of friends or business associates for recommendatiions.
Be sure to call your local consumer organization and inquire about the reputation of the place of business in question. Look for a relatively neat, well-organized facility with up-to-date equipment and polite service personel willing to discuss your repairs and answer your questions. Policies concerning diagnostic fees, labor rates, guarantees, and other policies should be posted.
Check around for an auto technician certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. ASE, a national, nonprofit organization, certifies automotive technicians by means of nationally administered tests. Technicians voluntarily take these competency exams in up to eight automobile specialties, such as Engine Repair or Brakes. There are also exams for medium/heavy truck and collision repair technicians, engine machinists, and parts specialists.
Those who pass and fulfill the hands-on work experience requirement are awarded ASE credentials attesting their competency. The certified technicians are then eligible to
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