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Is Your Auto Mechanic Really Helping Or Just Sending His Kid To College On Your Dime?

Dean Benson
6 min readAug 30, 2024

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Howdy again, friends, family, fiends, foes, and funky folks!

Here is something near and dear to all — our cars. Whether you’re cruising down Main St. in a classic rock-worthy muscle car or zipping around in a grocery-getter, your ride is more than just a hunk of metal. It’s your freedom, convenience, and sometimes, the key to your (relative) sanity. But when that check engine light starts ogling you like an angry bouncer at a sports bar, there’s only one thing to do — call in the professionals.

But here’s the billion-dollar question (or maybe just a few thousand if you’re lucky): Is your mechanic really helping, or are they just making sure their kid’s college fund stays well-stocked? Today, we’re looking into the pros and cons of taking your car to a dealership mechanic versus an independent shop, so you can make the best decision for your wallet and your wheels.

Dealership Mechanics: The Pros

1. Manufacturer Expertise

One of the biggest perks of taking your car to a dealership is that these mechanics are the trained and certified experts on your make and model. They’ve been trained specifically by the manufacturer, which means they know…

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Dean Benson

Long time married, used car salesman, and "On Air Personality" for SKY7music.com Middays on "Only Classic Rock" and: see www.deanbensonrocks.io