Taking your vehicle to the repair shop for preventative maintenance or needed repairs is a lot like taking a loved one to the doctor.
When it comes to health care, sometimes it feels like there’s a doctor for everything – heart, lungs, ears, you name it. There’s a good reason for this, however. The human body is a complex machine, made up of a series of complex systems, each with their own quirks, special functions, and … problems. That’s why it’s helpful to have specialists who are specifically trained in the diagnosis and treatment of different bodily systems.
The same is true with vehicles.
Every vehicle make and model is different
Special vehicles with unique problems require specialists to work on them … that is if you are interested in quality, a correct diagnosis, and accurate repairs, and we hope you are.
Car manufacturers vary greatly in the types of parts they use, the technology they install in their vehicles, and the systems that are in place to create a high-performance machine. This all creates automobiles that are related to, but different than, each other. The difference is even more marked when the vehicles are manufactured in another country like European cars are.
European auto repairs require a specialist
If you’ve made the monetary investment in purchasing a European vehicle, you likely want to protect that and keep it around for a while. You also want it to keep functioning like the high-performance machine it was meant to be. With that in mind, you’ll want to take it to a specialist for repairs and maintenance. Here’s why:
- Unique tools may be needed
European vehicles are made with different parts and standards than American or Asian automobiles, thus leading to the need for tools that may not be used on the average vehicle and available at the average repair shop.
- Special training is required
Just like a cardiologist takes different educational classes than a pulmonologist, a European car repair specialist will have different training than a technician certified to work on Fords or Hondas, for example.
- European cars have specialty parts
Not every auto repair shop will know about or stock the parts required for fixing or maintaining a European-made model.
- Modern equipment is essential
State-of-the-art, up to date equipment is needed for accurate diagnosis and repair of many European vehicles. Not every repair shop is willing to put in the time and money it takes to get and maintain such equipment.
- Certified technicians offer peace of mind
Whether ASE certified or specifically certified to work on European vehicles, a specialized technician who has put forth the time and effort to go through rigorous certification testing will be better qualified to work on your luxury vehicle.
So, does this all mean that you have to take your European vehicle back to the dealership for every repair or maintenance procedure in order to get the best service? Not necessarily, but it does depend on where you live.
Good Works Auto Repair offers certified European car maintenance and repair in Tempe/Mesa, Arizona. We also offer service for a host of other makes and models, making us the one-stop-shop for all of your vehicle maintenance needs. Give us a call and schedule an appointment today!
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