36garages .com Home Phone book Faq Faq Some tips for dealing with a mechanic Here is a list of 7 tips to avoid having to face a mechanic The rates Your mechanic must absolutely display his prices. Indeed, since the judgment of December 3, 1987, the price poster inclusive of VAT has become compulsory outside and inside the garage. In addition, it must display the hourly labor rate as well as the various flat-rate services (painting, sheet metal or maintenance for example) The estimate Always keep in mind to request a quote. Indeed, it acts as a contract between you and your mechanic. On your quote, different information must appear: details of operations the nature of the operations the parts list the cost of labor This may be chargeable but must not exceed 10% of the total planned repairs. The repair order It is important to sign this document when you leave your vehicle at a garage. Indeed, this will prevent the mechanic from billing you for repairs that were not planned. For more information on the repair order, click here . The duration By his experience and his knowledge, the mechanic must be able by his diagnosis to give you the necessary repair time. Most often, there is an indicative scale but in no way the mechanic is obliged to respect it. The comparison Il ne faut jamais hésiter quand vous avez la possibilité et le temps de comparer plusieurs devis de garagiste. Cela vous permettra d’avoir une idée précise du contenu du devis mais aussi du temps de réparation et enfin le plus important du prix. Il est conseillé de demander au minimum 3 devis et de ne pas prendre le devis le moins cher et le plus excessif. L’accompagnement Si vous ne possédez aucune notion en mécanique, il ne faut surtout pas avoir peur de venir accompagné d’une personne expérimenté. Cela vous évitera quelques désagréments. Les garanties Il est important de vous renseignez sur les différentes garanties proposé par le garagiste. Cela doit en effet rentrer en compte dans votre décision. Astuces face à un garagiste Où trouver des pièces détachées ? Litige avec un garagiste : quel recours ? Les obligations du garagiste The deadline for a repair Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, provide social media functionality, and analyze our traffic. We also share information about the use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners, who may combine this with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected during your use of their services. okay Find out more Who are we ?RegistrationLegal NoticeConnections