Submitted by TheSaltySeas t3_10sy3eb in newhampshire
I recently moved to concord from up north. Where's a good and trustworthy place to get my vehicle inspection done in the Concord area.
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BlackMark7 t1_j74t1u0 wrote
German Autowerks is legit. The owner is cool shit and always working hard to help as many people as he can.
TheSaltySeas OP t1_j74fuvt wrote
I have a Jeep Patriot
f0zzzie t1_j74jhfp wrote
In all honesty, I usually do 90 percent of my car repairs myself. I will go to Valvoline for inspections cuz they are super quick. If they recommend any repairs, get the print out from them, walk into a mechanic and just be confident and ask to have just what is needed repaired. A lot of shops will see a person as dollar signs but if you learn some lingo of what needs to be repaired so they don't try to fuck you over. No the cabin air filter doesn't need to be replaced, same as the engine air filter, unless it's eaten to shit from mice. Get repaired exactly what needs to be repaired, nothing more.
hardsoft t1_j783qwo wrote
I like Valvoline for inspections too because as you said, quick. And they won't do much repair work outside replacing your windshield wipers so less motivation to try to get you for extra money.
ThePencilRain t1_j76jrpc wrote
There are Patriots still on the road?
I'm always surprised when I see a Patriot, Compass, or Calibur. They...aren't very good cars.
Azr431 t1_j748f1v wrote
I’d go to a new car dealer that doesn’t sell your make
TheSaltySeas OP t1_j748mxk wrote
Would there be a reason? I'm not the best when it comes to cars
Azr431 t1_j74aiyr wrote
New car dealers are less likely to be sketchy than independent shops. Also, if they can’t make money servicing your car, you’re less likely to get a shady inspection.
zrad603 t1_ja5yvuv wrote
stealerships are the WORST
thamurse t1_j74ll34 wrote
I'd recommend grappone. I am always very well taken care of at Mazda/Ford, and I would imagine their other spots are similar.
IamMikey1 t1_j74a9n9 wrote
American Brake Service on pleasant st. Have saved so much money going there over the years.
sambucuscanadensis t1_j74p7b7 wrote
That place is the best. Years ago I had my car inspected by them when they were on Loudon rd and east side. Only thing found was the license plate lite. Gave him 5 bucks for it. In a few minutes he came back and said it was just loose and did not need replacement. I told him to keep the 5 bucks. Completely honest shop.
Spicehawk86 t1_j74husq wrote
P&N auto on pleasant
mdnh01 t1_j74s1vl wrote
Loudon garage
oldlatro t1_j74yogu wrote
I went to accomplished auto about a month ago for inspection and they were quick. Offered $10 off.
roundeye2020 t1_j7522j8 wrote
Weed Bros Down town. Great shop.
Purposefulpurple t1_j7lutqa wrote
Are you talking just a yearly inspection sticker? You'll find in NH that places are allowed to charge different amounts. I've gotten stickers for as low as $25 and paid as much as $50. It's a racket. I typically go to Mieneke or Midas. They usually try to tell me I need something and I just decline. I tale my car elsewhere for actual servicing. I just like the cheaper prices for inspection stickers.
zrad603 t1_ja5z1l3 wrote
^ Don't do this.
Purposefulpurple t1_ja67bkw wrote
Why? In the 10+ years I've lived in NH, I've never had a problem with inspection stickers whether I paid $50 or $25. So why would I pay a higher price for the same thing?
zrad603 t1_ja6ao9i wrote
Because it's a loss leader. I'm sure you "needed new brakes" or some bullshit.
Purposefulpurple t1_ja6bhk9 wrote
Which is why I always decline any additional service they try to sell me on. I know what my car needs (most of the time) as I'm pretty good about regular maintenance and have a regular place for all other service. I'd just rather pay a little less for the BS inspection sticker.
zrad603 t1_ja5y78f wrote
If you had an honest shop up north, it's probably worth the road trip.
f0zzzie t1_j74fsft wrote
If you have something euro, vw, Audi, I recommend German autowerks. After going to another shop and saying my car needed 3000 dollars worth of work for a sticker, went there and they were like lol nope you just need this 50 dollar part and your good.