So far so good.
Finding a good mechanic is like finding a good barber. It takes a while but when you find one HANG ON TO THEM.
I had Coachworks do some basic maintenance on my truck and they passed two of my honesty tests.
First: I told them they were the first place I had been to (even though I had gotten two other quotes already) I made it sound like I just wanted it done as soon as possible.
Their quote was right in line with the others I received.
The second honesty test is to leave about $20 in quarters, loonies, and twoonies in the ashtray. If a mechanic will help himself to a coffee with the money from your ashtray then they would think nothing of billing you for hours they did not work. Better to be out $2 today than 2,000 the next time your muffler starts making ugly sounds.
Glad to say Coachworks had two perfect opportunities to scam me and took neither of them.
I'll continue going back until they give me a reason not to. After another couple of visits I may even throw another star their way. read more