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Getting outrageous!

2:10 am by scott in Uncategorized

We have been tracking an increase in frequency and amount of overcharge that is alarming to say the least. This is having a profound impact on the average Americans wallet. We recently had a client that took her car to a repair shop in L.A. and was told the transmission had an issue that would cost over $2500 to repair. This woman, who was a single mother of 3, was shocked and could not afford this amount. She had to make a choice between paying her rent and providing a roof or repairing the car to keep her job and feed her children. Fortunately a friend recommended our services, which she used promptly, and found that she was being overcharged by an unbelievable $1100 for the repair. She removed the car from the shop that had given her this ridiculous estimate and took it to the shop that we directed her too that has agreed to honor our estimates regardless of what they might normally charge. She called our company to thank us for the help and to let us know we had saved her from an impossible situation. The point to this is that she should not have had to make this choice.

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Repair or Replace

1:54 pm by scott in Uncategorized

Have you ever thought, “Should I just replace this car?” you are not alone. Most people at some point get fed up with their car and threaten it with being replaced if it does not start acting right. They say things like “If you don’t start, I swear I am going to replace you” or “God, if you just let it start one more time I promise I will get a new one!”. One of the most frustrating situations to be in is having a car that will not start after a hard day of work and it’s raining and cold. The best way to decide if you should replace the car is to keep things rational and calm. Make these kinds of decisions when you have time to calculate all of the aspects of trading your car in for a new one. There are a few questions to ask yourself:

1) Has my car left me stranded?

2) How old is my car?

3) How many miles does my car have on it?

4) How much have I spent on repairs over the last year (exclude maintenance)?

5) Is your car paid for?

6) Can you afford a car payment of at least $350 (most cars will cost at least this much)?

7) Do my repair costs exceed $350 per month on average?

Do you feel that your car is reliable?

9) Is your car safe?

10) How much is your car worth?

If you answer these questions rationally you should be better suited to make an informed decision about repair or replace.

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4:42 pm by Admin in Uncategorized

Just thought I’d clear that up since some people have mentioned what a nice rails site we have.You can find more info on grails here.

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The Cost of Honesty

9:00 am by Chad in Uncategorized

These days, it’s hard to find a service that is based on honesty. Most businesses are just trying to make a buck from the average consumers. But at Honest Auto Estimates, we base our entire business model on being honest with you.

But do you want to know what the best part of our honesty is? The price. That’s right. We will give you an honest auto estimate (just like our name implies) for less than six bucks. Simple tell us the parts your car needs and what repairs need to be done and for $5.99, we’ll tell you about how much it should cost to get everything done.

There aren’t too many things you can get for $5.99 anymore. I think you can still get a pretty big coffee at Starbucks for the price of an honest auto estimate. In some places, a gallon of milk is about the same price as an honest auto estimate, too. But getting your car fixed at an honest price is absolutely priceless. And yet you can get that honest price for $5.99!

The next time you’re considering getting some work done on your car, check with us. We even have several repair shops that we work with that will go by our estimate so you know you’re paying for what your car needs and nothing more. Try our service out today and feel better about getting repairs!

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7 “Must-Haves” to Keep in Your Glove Box

12:23 am by Sheri in Uncategorized

1. Current Insurance Papers

Each time you receive new insurance and registration papers, throw out the old and keep the new in your glove box. A clear plastic envelope or bag keeps them neat and easy to access.

2. State Emissions Form

If your state requires environmental emissions checks, make sure you keep your most recent form handy as proof your vehicle passed the tests.

3. Auto Club Membership

If you belong to an auto club, keep the membership in your glove box. After all, your vehicle is the only place you will need this. It’s also a good idea to keep one of the membership cards in your wallet in case you lock your keys in the car. Of course, keeping an extra car key in your wallet is an even better idea!

4. List of Emergency Phone Numbers

Sure, you have them in your cell, but what if you don’t have your phone with you when you find yourself in an accident? If you keep a list of emergency phone numbers in your glove box, you’ll still have the numbers you need.

5. Disposable Camera

Again, you may have a camera in your cell phone, but it’s still a good idea to keep a disposable camera in your glove box. It can be absolutely invaluable in an accident as you may need photos as proof for your insurance company or even in court.

6. Pad of Paper and Pens

A small pad of paper and a few pens don’t take up much room in the glove box and they can be used for writing down the details of an accident or for quick directions without a GPS.

7. Extra Parking/Toll Change

Keeping some emergency money out of sight in the glove box is a great idea in case parking fees are more than you thought or you hit an unexpected toll. If you use the change for an “emergency” Big Mac one day, just remember to replenish the fund when you can!

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