Similar to other fields, in car servicing also, you have reliable mechanics and you have incompetent ones. Here are some points to find out the genuine ones.

• Any authorised and competent mechanic will definitely have either certificates of qualifications or manufacturer’s authorisations and their service awards prominently displayed on their walls

• Genuine mechanics or even well trained mechanics will never hesitate to provide you with details of their other satisfied clients and allow you to talk to them; insist on contacting their clients to have an idea of their expertise

• Enquire directly about their area of specialisation; allot each work to those who are experts in that area, unless the company is a large one and has several people trained in all the departments

• Initially, get detailed quotations from at least 3 car service companies and compare them carefully; this itself will reveal their level of knowledge and genuineness

• Be firm on original spare parts; if a mechanic suggests something other than branded products, you can be sure that the mechanic cannot be relied upon

• Find out whether the mechanic is qualified to do MOT tests and possesses experience in this; if you are particular about high quality service and do not mind paying for it, then it will be better to have a mechanic for general service and another one for MOT tests, which will help you identify the genuineness of both

These are only a few pointers in identifying a reliable and trustworthy mechanic. You can browse through our city wise trade directory to find out the best car service people in your area without any difficulty.