Auto Repair Busines

According to a December 2010 Reuters report, the "Sputtering economy puts auto repair firms in fast lane."

If one stops to think about it, it makes perfect sense why business is booming for auto repair shops. That tendency spells good news for mechanics and auto body technicians alike. As the news report puts it, "As consumers put off buying new cars, they create more repair and maintenance work for automotive repair companies."

This upswing in car repair business does not play favorites either. Percentage wise, the mom-and-pop shops are seeing as many new customers as the mega auto repair corporations. One industry expert anticipates that tendency toward repairing over replacement to last another two to five years, despite consumer spending rising 0.4 percent in October 2010. Of course, all this upkeep on their aging vehicles puts the burden on the consumers needing repair work. So what should these long-time vehicle owners be looking for in an auto repair service provider?

Family, friends, coworkers, neighbors- they're all game. That being said, if someone you know offers an auto repair shop praise, there's a pretty good bet it's well deserved.

You should also investigate what kind of warranty the repair shop extends on its services. Finally, make sure to take the repair technicians' qualifications into consideration. A commitment to original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and certified alternative components, with no knock-offs or cheap imitations ever being used also says a lot about an auto repair business.