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How can I find a competent mechanic to fix my car.

For starters, ask around. Ask your friends and people at work
where they get their vehicles serviced. If they're happy with a
certain repair facility or technician, then give that repair
facility or technician a try. If they do good work and your
satisfied with the results, then you've solved your problem.

If you don't get any specific recommendations or are reluctant
to ask others for their advice, you can always look for the
"ASE" logo. The National Institute for Automotive Service
Excellence conducts competency tests in many different areas
of auto repair. To become certified in a repair specialty, a
technicians must pass a tough written examination as well as
meet minimum experience requirements.

What's more, the technician must recertify every 5 years to
keep his credentials. Those who pass the exams receive a wall
certificate listing their areas of expertise, and and ASE emblem
that can be worn on their uniform. Technicians who pass all
eight ASE automotive tests become certified "Master
Technicians."

Having a technician who is ASE certified work on your vehicle
is no guarantee he won't foul up or try to cheat you. But your
chances are probably better with an ASE certified technician
than someone who doesn't take their profession seriously.
Most ASE technicians see themselves as professionals and
strive to do their best.
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