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This article will discuss 3 tips for proper etiquette when working with an auto mechanic. 

Do Not Leave Them With A Dirty Vehicle 

Before you ever take your car into the mechanic, you are going to want to make sure that it is clean. Leaving a dirty car with the mechanic is not only rude because they have to try and dig around all of your trash to check out and work on your car, but it can also hinder their ability to properly fix your car. If there is trash all over, they may not be able to see certain issues whether the trash is in the main body of your car or your trunk. Taking a few minutes to clean up all trash can make a world of difference and lead to a more positive experience for both you and the mechanic.

Make Yourself Available To Them 

A lot of the time, you are going to need to leave your car with your mechanic in order to allow them to perform the necessary repairs. Since this is the case, it is very important that you give them a working number to contact you at. Having this number is going to allow them to call you whenever they need to update you on the status of your car. They could be calling you to tell you that your vehicle is done, that it is going to take longer than expected, that they found another issue that needs repaired, etc. All of these are very important reasons for your mechanic to call you and are things that you are going to want to make yourself available to hear. 

Don't Hover 

When a mechanic is looking over your vehicle to see what is wrong with it, this is likely going to be a very in-depth and somewhat lengthy process. Because of this, it is important that you give them their space and let them do their job. Hovering close and asking them several questions is only going to slow them down and will likely be frustrating for them because it is going to take away from the time that they could spend working on your vehicle. Instead, you are going to want to give them some space and allow them to do the most thorough job possible. When done, they will give you a detailed report and answer all of your questions. 

For more information, contact local professionals like Professional Automotive.