J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 630.968.9827

Questions to Ask Your J and C Auto Service Service Advisor

Last Updated: Apr 30, 2019

A lot of service and repair customers in Downers Grove are a little tentative when they talk with their automotive advisors. They want to ask questions but don't want to be embarrassed or to seem pushy. Cars are very complicated and there's more to know about them than most of us Downers Grove drivers have the time to learn.

At J and C Auto Service, we think automotive service customers have a right to ask any question they need to understand what is wrong with their vehicle and what it will take to fix it. They need to feel free to ask the cost and benefits of recommended services. And they certainly have a right to understand the financial end of the transaction.

It's all about the communication. What are some of the barriers to communication? Well, most J and C Auto Service service advisors are very busy trying to service and fix cars to get Downers Grove drivers back on the road. So, just ask when you feel you need more information.

Financial related issues seem to be most frustrating to Downers Grove customers. If you're not sure, ask what the auto repair payment policies are. For example, there's a big difference between giving your vehicle a quick once over and doing a thorough inspection. Diagnosing a problem may take quite a while for your friendly and knowledgeable J and C Auto Service technician. Make sure you know what's done as a courtesy and what has a fee. Remember, you still have to pay for the office visit even if the doctor says you only have a cold.

Communication is a two way street. If you have some real budget concerns, ask your friendly and knowledgeable service advisor what he can do. He can give you priorities and options. He can tell you what needs to be taken care of right away for safety or financial reasons. Then you can work out a plan for when to get the rest done. He can also help you with options on the parts. The preference is to always use a high-quality part with a reputation for reliability. But if money is real tight, he might be able to find rebuilt auto parts or a used part. He should tell you the difference in the guarantee for the part so you can make a good decision.

Ask about J and C Auto Service warranties for car parts and labor. Be sure to get all the paperwork you need to make a possible claim in the future. At J and C Auto Service in Downers Grove, we stand behind our work and want you to understand precisely what that means.

Be sure to ask for and keep a detailed explanation of all the work that's done on your vehicle. These records will help you keep track of service, warranties and document the good care your vehicle has received at J and C Auto Service when the time comes to sell it.

Give us a call.

J and C Auto Service
821 Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630.968.9827

At J and C Auto Service we install quality NAPA replacement parts.