How many times has this happened to you?  You discover your vehicle has a mechanical problem and after a few calls around town for estimates and advice, you find yourself confused, unsure and frustrated even more?  Not only does your car have mechanical difficulties, but now you’re suddenly faced with trying to figure out which estimate seems to be the most affordable and fair, as well as which shop is the most reliable. 

Where do you go?  Who do you trust?

Motorists can now get much of the help they need by visiting RepairPal.com, which is one of the most helpful websites on the internet for taking the guesswork out of automobile repair and estimate costs, mechanical breakdowns and local service centers.  In fact, RepairPal.com lets users compare estimate costs in their area,  locate service and repair shops which best fit their needs (featuring a handy area map to pinpoint locations) and even lists common problems of most vehicle makes and models a great resource to use before you buy and all for free!

RepairPal.com is so exceptionally easy and user friendly that it only takes a minute to find the information you’re searching for. By simply using the drop down menus, you can select make, model and year of your vehicle, as well as service need, and by typing in the zip code for your area, you can get estimates for dealerships and independent shops, as well. 

Users can also sign up for the Maintenance Minder, which allows motorists to sign up for reminders, like oil checks and other services, as well as keep important information all in one place.  There’s also a place to keep notes, save your favorite service shops and more.

RepairPal was founded last year in Emeryville, California, and created to provide motorists with the most accurate, unbiased and useful car ownership information available.  Currently, the site boasts more than 270,000 individual service centers within their directory, and the list is updated regularly. RepairPal has plans to incorporate hybrid vehicles over the next few months, which will offer specific information and coverage for some of today’s most popular hybrid models. Future plans also include coverage to Canadian motorists, as well.

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