SHOP SIZE
Some people think that because a shop is either smaller or larger, the price will
vary greatly. That’s not true these days. With the high cost of equipment,
training, and information systems, the prices between dealers, large independent
shops, and small independent shops are balancing out. As a matter of fact, in a
lot of cases I’ve seen the larger entities (dealers and larger repair facilities)
actually offer more competitive pricing compared to the little guys in an effort to
capture a share of the auto repair market. If the criteria we have discussed are in
place, and the quality of the parts and warranties are equal, probably the pricing
will be close. At that point, it’s just a matter of whom you feel most comfortable
with.