Anyone who owns a car needs to take it in for auto repair and maintenance services to ensure it runs well and get the best return on their investment in personal transportation. The best place to get those services is from a local repair shop. According to LLCBuddy, independent automotive repair facilities perform 75% of vehicle repair services. Here's a closer look at why.

Lower Labor Costs

When you use an independent shop, you don't get charged the often inflated labor costs for factory mechanics at a dealership. The local shop is focused on maintaining and repairing vehicles instead of selling vehicles. They have one revenue stream and focus on doing their best while usually charging hourly labor rates that are significantly lower than you would pay at most dealerships.

Certified and Experienced Mechanics

A local shop should have ASE-certified mechanics and factory-trained technicians who provide customers with excellent diagnostic, maintenance, and repair services. An experienced and certified mechanic can ensure the work is done well and your vehicle is in its best mechanical condition before it leaves the service bay. The technician can diagnose your vehicle and tell you what needs to be maintained or repaired. You get quality service without having to pay a premium price.

Affordable Parts Options

Many local auto repair and maintenance shops have options for parts that can help you save money. Those options include factory parts that are the same ones used to build vehicles. The options also include aftermarket parts that usually cost less but are good quality and work just as well as factory parts. The aftermarket parts usually cost less and can help save you money on automotive services. You also might have options for refurbished parts, like a rear differential or a transmission.

Support for the Local Economy

When you use a local automotive services provider, you are hiring a member of the local community to work on your vehicle. The local shop is part of the community and is more likely to treat you like a friend and neighbor than a dealership or factory-authorized shop in another community. You get to support your local community while benefiting from high-quality automotive services when you get serviced by a local independent shop.

You can call, send an online request, or visit our shop to get auto repair and maintenance services for your car and other vehicles. Contact us at Boyd's Subaru Automotive Repair today to get started!