Auto Repair Doesn’t Need To Be A Mystery
When I was a kid everybody had a dad that could go out to his car, throw open the hood, tear out and engine and replace it in less than a weekend. It was an expected skill that all men had. In fact, it was a little embarrassing to admit that you had to take your car to the auto repair shop and let them fix the problem. No self respecting man would admit that, not even under torture.
And then along came the computer and everything changed. This simple mechanical systems that had powered our cars and trucks for so long became these monstrously complicated computer systems that you needed a special computer just to read. And then the information they gave was in some kind of code and that required new books and manuals and this and that. Instead of being fun to fix your own car it became a nightmare.
But don’t let that keep you from understanding how auto repair works, even on a new vehicle. Yes there are computer systems that run just about every part of your car, and the repairs have gotten more expensive, but there is more information and hand and you should use it to your advantage.
If your car is acting strange feel free to take it to any auto repair expert. Get it diagnosed and ask for a good explanation. Any qualified, good at his job mechanic will be able to explain in layman’s terms just what went wrong, how all the pieces fit together and how to fix it. This explanation should make sense to you. If you’re still unsure do what every millennial will do – google it. Actually Youtube probably gives better answers since you can see hundreds of mechanics working on the very same vehicle and telling all about it. Chances are they’ll be explaining all the same problems your auto repair shop did, but if things do add up, get a second opinion.
The reality is that in spite of the scary computers taking over our lives and our cars, a really good auto mechanic will be able to answer all of your questions in a way that leaves you feeling confident that you won’t be ripped off and that your car will be back in working order after he’s through with it. Most Auto Repair Shops are out to provide a quality service at a fair price, but you know what they say, “fool me once…” and all that. Inform yourself, learn a little about auto repair and go to your mechanic with confidence next time you run out of blinker fluid.
