May 06 2008
Finding a good auto mechanic is hard to come by
A note from one of our readers:
Dear Sabasearchers-
I am having a hard time finding a real trusting mechanic in Houston. I used to know a couple of them but they have all moved on to bigger and better things. Recently, I have noticed that all mechanics will try to squeeze you for every cent that you have. I own an American car (I won’t make that mistake again) and it has been giving me problems since I first drove it off the lot. I might be exaggerating a bit but you know what I mean. The newest problem with my car is so complicated that after taking it to 2 different mechanics I still have not found the problem, which scares me. It use to be if you dropped off your car in the morning like around 7 or 8 am you were almost guaranteed that the mechanic can diagnose the problem and have the car fixed and ready for you that afternoon.
Definitely not like the old days, when you had to take apart the car to see it with your own eyes. These new cars are all electronically wired, and so advanced that they must go through rigorous tests and check ups, before we can even start taking apart the car. So I just wanted to share this with the other readers on this site. And see what other nightmares that you have had to deal with. Oh yeah, and if you have any recommendations, please feel free to let me know. Thanks!!
I think we have all had our share of auto repair nightmares. Good auto mechanics are hard to come by, but once you find a good one, it’s like hitting the lottery. If most mechanics were honest about their work, wouldn’t the customer keep coming back to them for more business? I guess a lot of them do not see it that way. They just try to milk you for every cent you have.
You can find a list of auto mechanics at: http://www.sabasearch.com/auto_in_houston.asp
I cannot say which one is better than the rest, but if you find a good one, please let us know!
I would HIGHLY recommend using Galson Auto, ask for Ravi (feel free to tell them apurva sent you =), They are a very high quality and service oriented shop, they have worked on many celebrity cars in the area, and are very trusted by many of the most prestigious dealerships in the city… now i will be honest, if you’re looking for a bargain, dont expect flea market prices, they are definitely a bit on the high side, but still less than the normal dealership charges… i used them for my car and had great work done at significantly less than the dealership. i have no affiliation with them just know their work is good… hope this helps! their number is (281) 469-6432
THANKS Apurva I will call them today!!