Whether you"re running a Dodge or a Lincoln, repairing a foreign car in the UK can be costly, so take a look through these 5 ways to ensure your repairs are as cheap as possible.
1. Go to your local scrap yard - for general, easy or minor repairs, such as wing mirrors, try checking out your local scrap yard first and foremost. It might look like a big, disorganised mess, but most scrap yards are actually particularly well organised and the staff will be able to put their hands on an item straightaway if they have it.
2. Use online auction and classified advert websites - fantastic if you know exactly what part it is that you"re looking for, if you haven"t used online auction or classified advert websites before, you"ll be surprised at just how much you can find.
Don"t be put off if you think the part is no longer available or is so obscure that no one will have it - it will only take you a few minutes to search the main auction and classified advert websites and if the item doesn"t show up straight away, chances are you"ll come across someone who will be able to point you in the right direction.
3. Ask a local garage - small, local garages almost always charge less than their larger counterparts and this is for the simple fact that they have less overheads.
The smaller the garage, the less cars they can work on and therefore the less staff they need, which means they can maximise their client base by offering competitive prices.
It can be a little risky getting your car repaired at a local garage if you haven"t heard of them before, but as long as you take recommendations and ensure the garage offers some type of warranty on the repair, you"ll generally be able to save yourself a lot of money by not going to a larger company.
4. Go to a main dealer - if you want to replace the broken part of your car with a manufacturer produced or approved product, don"t think that looking in your local newspaper or online is going to be the way forward.
We"ve all heard stories of main car dealers charging seemingly extortionate amounts of money to repair something that could be done for half the price at a local garage, but we don"t often look into the costs in much depth and for the most part, it"s the labour that costs the most money, not the part.
Therefore, if you"re driving around in a Dodge car and something needs repairing, whether it"s a windscreen washer or the catalytic converter, generally speaking you"re going to be better off heading to Dodge dealers and speaking with their service department if you"re wanting to make a like for like repair.
Just remember, go for supply only - supply and fit could cost you a small fortune.
5. Do it yourself - as your car might be your pride and joy, it"s easy to think that any repairs should be handed over to a qualified mechanic, so that your car receives the best treatment possible.
However, as this can be costly, you should look into whether you can carry out the repair yourself.
Major problems may need to be taken to an experienced mechanic, but a lot of problems often turn out to be minor and easily fixable after just a small amount of research online.
Jardine Motors Group UK operates a large portfolio of specialist franchises of the world"s most prestigious marques, including Chrysler dealers.
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