There are general work auto shops that do everything. Then there are specialty auto shops that only do tire, wheel and brake work, or just transmission work, or just body work. Finally, there are quick service auto shops. If you want to take your vehicle to a quick service shop, you may be wondering if it is worth it. That depends on the following.

The Level of Difficulty of the Work

Quick service auto shops do a lot of quick service work.

This includes:

• Changing and rotating tires
• Doing oil changes and refilling fluids
• Car Detailing
• Car battery checks, replacements, and installations
• Windshield wiper replacements
• Transmission flushes
• Replacement service for filters
• Replacement service for radiators and radiator flush and fill
• Dash component replacements and fuse checks

Essentially, anything that takes less than thirty minutes to complete you can have done at a quick service auto shop.

The Value and Cost of the Service

If you can get the same parts or service at a quick service shop for a fourth to a half of the cost elsewhere, go for it. You save money, and the service is completed sooner than you would expect. Most of these quick service auto shops can offer discounts on parts and services that other shops cannot. This is due to the fact that they only do quick service auto repairs and related services. They are saving on their overhead, so they pass the savings on to the customers.

Wait Times

Most quick service auto shops make a point of keeping service time down to thirty minutes or less. If you request more than one type of service, they still try to be finished with your vehicle in an hour or less. If you want to be sure that your car will be finished in that amount of time, call ahead to see if the mechanics are running on time or if they are a little behind.

No Appointment Needed

With most general mechanics, you need to schedule services on any vehicle that is still running. Appointments are not needed for any vehicle that is towed into a general mechanic's shop. With a quick service auto shop, you do not need an appointment. You drive up to the bay window, sit for a mechanic to approach your vehicle. Give this mechanic your keys after you have parked. Discuss the quick service options you want, and the mechanic will give you an estimated wait time.

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