Wrong Question, Wrong Answer

When there is a problem with a vehicle, the first question many people have, is how much will it cost? Certainly this is understandable, as funds must be allocated. Unfortunately, it is also the leading cause of problems many people have with having their vehicle repaired.

It starts like this, “My air conditioner is not working, how much to recharge it?” The problem is, neither the client or the shop has any idea what is wrong with the vehicle at this point. An honest shop, will quote a rate per hour for checking the vehicle. In this manner the actual problem can be learned and the exact price quoted before repair is done.

For instance, a bad connection at the low pressure switch quite often causes this problem. The connector can be replaced and the system repaired very inexpensively. A bad compressor can also cause the exact same symptom and cost several hundred dollars. A leaking evaporator core, can cause the refrigerant to escape along with the compressor oil, burn up the compressor and again result in the exact same symptoms. This can cost well over a thousand dollars to repair.

Our point is, it is imperative to have an honest and competent shop diagnose the vehicle. Many shops will merely quote a price, designed to get the client “in the door”. We consider this a predatory practice, and it is well known within the profession that this is not the price they will end up charging. I feel that selection by price it is a very poor way to locate an honest and competent shop and the cause of many of the problems people experience getting a vehicle repaired.

Atlantic Motorcar realizes better methods produce superior results, whether it’s repairing the vehicle or looking for someone to repair it. Fixed right the first time, delivered on time and at the price quoted. Atlantic Motorcar...Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Cars.