Auto mechanics and repair shops in Chandler and Gilbert

Our relationships with our vehicles are extremely profound. We live in them . We have emotional diatribe in them. We store food and snacks in them. We may even…keep a few coins here and there for an emergency “I left my purse\wallet at home” episode.

The fact is …this is our domicile away from domicile on wheels.
Until……….We allow someone else to borrow our cherished chariot. We all have our reasons of why “we let such and such” take privilege behind the steering wheel of our road warrior sanctuary. In all reality, we just wanted to assist a friend or family member in dire need…..So we thought.

I have experienced many a story about a vehicle that required an inspection or diagnosis that was “no fault of mine”. ” I lent my vehicle out” explanation.
Its when a vehicle is given a thorough automotive inspection, where the surprises start to inch out one by one..startling the owner, and quite frankly the mechanics that perform the evaluation.

When we indicate the vehicle requires an alignment, due to some off road activity that has recently occurred ( fresh mud markings), you state ” Impossible”, I work in the city and never frequent offroad trails. We think, of course under our breathe, your vehicle cheated on you.

When we explain that the brake rotors have hot spots throughout from excessive heat, and several recent “panic ” brake stops, you declare “Impossible”, I recently repaired the Brakes (BTW recent is not 3 years ago, and is typically acknowledged as less than 6 months..just sayin), and I have never experienced any brake pulsation or grinding or even a squeek”. We think, of course under our breathe, your vehicle cheated on you.

When we express your vehicle inspection concern\s regarding a slight coolant leak originating from the lower radiator hose that should be addressed before the Arizona hot summers approach, you state ” Now that’s really impossible, as my neighbor just replaced that hose ,recently” ( At this point we must set a baseline of your definition of recently). Again, we think, of course under our breathe, your vehicle cheated on you.

Realizing that it is extremely difficult to keep track of everything that we keep with in life, and all of the monotonous details that come with, the 2 things you must avoid are 1. Neighbors working on your vehicle ( …well, may be not. Neighbors that work at the local grocery store during the day, may just get your vehicle in tip top shape. Besides their intention is well taken, even if duck tape happens to be a valuable tool at times)
2. You must know your vehicle, the trips it endures, the various driving habits it endures, and more importantly…..You MUST OWN THAT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE ONE MECHANIC THAT knows you, and your vehicles history…Be honest and upfront about your vehicle escapades, even if it feels like ,……..” She Cheated” on you…….Happy Motoring.

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