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March 2009
Hello,
This is a second time I am buying a used car. THe first time I have not
used a mechanic since the car I bought was from a friend. I really dont
want to experience again for having so many problems buying a used car. So
my husband told me to find a mechanic that can take a look at the car
before buying it. Has anybody done this before? Can you please give me a
recommendations / information in buying a used car? I considered myself
new to the area - good recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Yes, mechanics do this all the time. We live in Berkeley but bought a
used car in Hayward where we didn't know any mechanics. I found one
near the place that was selling the car through the CSAA website.
(www.csaa.com, I think.) You don't need to be a AAA member to use the
website.
In our particular case we were looking at a salvaged vehicle and wanted
a mechanic who was very local so they'd be familiar with all the tricks
that car rebuilders may try in order to cut corners.
Happy used car owner
I am responding to the person looking for a good mechanic to check out a
used car for them. I go to
Berkeley Motor Works on San Pablo Ave near
Solano Ave. The repair shop is run by a husband and wife team that are
very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. The mechanics are well trained
and have performed car inspections in the past for costumers. They have
always given me great service without an outrageous bill in the end.
They also do the little extras that make doing business there a pleasure
like vacuuming my car out before returning it to me.
Heather
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