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  THE PIT STOP AUTO REPAIR

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   The Pit Stop Auto Repair Shop is a complete  automotive and repair service station. We specialize in brake & lamp inspections and general automotive maintenance and repair for both foreign and domestic vehicles. Trusted auto repair service in San Diego.

   Automotive Repair Services Including:

• Brake and Lamp Inspection 

• Tune up
  Diagnose Check Engine Light
  Brakes
  Shocks and Struts
  Oil Change
  Clutches
  Water pumps
  Front Axels

• Alternators

• Starters
  CV joints
  Tire rotation
  Cooling System
  Windshield wipers and motors
  Power windows/power locks
  Electric Shocks
  Head lights - Tail Lights

• 30 - 60 90 Thousand mile service

• Oil Change

• Computer  diagnostics 

• Clutch 

• Foreign & Domestic 

• Vehicle Inspection 

• Maintenance 

• Electrical Systems

• Salvaged Car Inspection

   Tips on taking care of your car

No matter what you drive - sports car, family sedan, pick-up, sport utility, mini-van or truck, when you go in for repairs or service, you want the job done right. The following advice should take much of the guesswork out of finding a good repair establishment.

    Preliminaries

Don't just drop your vehicle off at the nearest establishment and hope for the best. That's not choosing a shop, that's merely gambling.

• Read your owner's manual to become familiar with your vehicle and follow the manufacturer's suggested service schedule.
• Start shopping for a repair facility before you need one; you can make better decisions when you are not rushed or in a panic.
• Ask friends and associates for their recommendations. Even in this high-tech era, old-fashioned word-of-mouth reputation is still valuable.
• Check with your local consumer organization regarding the reputation of the shop in question.
• If possible, arrange for alternate transportation in advance so you will not feel forced to choose a facility solely on the basis of location.

Once you choose a repair shop, start off with a minor job; if you are pleased, trust them with more complicated repairs later

    At the Shop

• Look for a neat, well-organized facility, with vehicles in the parking lot equal in value to your own and modern equipment in the service bays.
• Professionally run establishments will have a courteous, helpful staff. The service writer should be willing to answer all of your questions.
• All policies (labor rates, guarantees, methods of payment, etc.) should be posted and/or explained to your satisfaction.
• Ask if the shop customarily handles your vehicle make and model. Some facilities specialize.
• Ask if the shop usually does your type of repair, especially if you need major work.
• Look for signs of professionalism in the customer service area: The backbone of any shop is the competence of the technicians.
• Look for evidence of qualified technicians, such as trade school diplomas, certificates of advanced course work, and ASE certifications - a national standard of technician competence.

    Follow-Up

• Keep good records; keep all paperwork.
• Reward good service with repeat business. It is mutually beneficial to you and the shop owner to establish a relationship.
• If the service was not all you expected, don't rush to another shop. Discuss the problem with the service manager or owner. Give the business a chance to resolve the problem. Reputable shops value customer feedback and will make a sincere effort to keep your business.