{"id":5837,"date":"2020-03-15T16:33:08","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T21:33:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transmico.com\/blog\/choisir-garage-caa-quebec-montreal\/"},"modified":"2023-06-19T15:19:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T20:19:27","slug":"choosing-caa-garage-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transmico.com\/en\/choosing-caa-garage-montreal\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you better off choosing a CAA garage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Are you better off choosing a CAA garage?<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your car starts acting up, figuring out which garage to take it to isn\u2019t always easy. Should you go to the dealership, an independently owned garage or a CAA garage? Are the services the same? Which one should you trust?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>To choose the right garage, ask the right questions!<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, keep in mind that all garages, whether independent, dealerships or CAA garages, must meet certain minimum requirements from different points of view. Before making your choice, it\u2019s recommendable to compare the options open to you by asking the garage owners a few key questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have the mechanics received accredited training?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does the garage have the appropriate equipment to make your repairs?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can they give you a clear, detailed estimate on the repairs to be performed?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do they have references? Do they have good reviews on the internet?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the personnel prepared to provide you with a detailed explanation of the work to be done?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are the prices for repairs clearly stated?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any doubts, you can always verify the <a href=\"\/en\/consumer\/good-service\/vehicle\/repairing\/\">garage\u2019s track record with the Office of Consumer Protection<\/a>. This simple inquiry could save you a lot of unnecessary expenses and headaches. Another important precaution is to make sure that the mechanics are qualified to work on the specific make and model of vehicle you own.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What are the advantages of a CAA-approved garage?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAA garages are able to certify the quality of the services they offer. To become CAA approved, they have to fulfill rigorous requirements. They also offer certain warranties and other advantages, especially if you\u2019re already a CAA Quebec member.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Here are some of the advantages:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAA Dollars back<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on all purchases, services and repairs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additional discounts on certain products, depending on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caaquebec.com\/en\/caa-dollars-and-discounts\/find-discounts\/approved-auto-repair-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">current CAA Quebec promotions<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to mediation services in the event of a dispute with a CAA-approved garage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A warranty on parts (new and used) and labor of 1 year or 20,000\u00a0km, whichever comes first<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The guarantee of skilled personnel (verified yearly by CAA through mystery shoppers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State-of-the-art equipment appropriate for use on your vehicle<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eco-responsible practices (chiefly through the Cl\u00e9 Verte program, for better hazardous, non-hazardous and post-consumer waste management)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>To learn more about the CAA Quebec promise<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAA Quebec gives you the assurance of knowing that you can entrust your vehicle to an approved garage with total confidence. The approved garages on the list were chosen based on strict criteria, including the reliability, honesty and skill of the team. Additionally, satisfaction surveys are taken each year to ensure that CAA-approved garages have earned their right to remain in the network.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oKe1w_VXrI0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Where to find an approved garage<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll find a full list of nearly 370 garages, including repair shops and body shops, on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caaquebec.com\/en\/on-the-road\/approved-auto-repair-services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CAA-Quebec<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Specialized garage in Montreal<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a specialized garage for your automobile? <a href=\"\/en\/the-company\/caa-approved-garage\/\">Trans-Mico is a CAA-Quebec-approved garage<\/a> that offers state-of-the-art services for your vehicle\u2019s transmission, maintenance and general mechanical repairs. You can count on the services of an experienced mechanic who\u2019s attentive to your needs! <a href=\"\/en\/contact-mechanic-garage-pierrefonds\/\">Contact us for more information<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you better off choosing a CAA garage? When your car starts acting up, figuring out which garage to take it to isn\u2019t always easy. Should you go to the dealership, an independently owned garage or a CAA garage? Are the services the same? Which one should you trust? 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