Whatever old car you own, no matter what brand, it will always take your wallet or purse for a spin. It doesn’t matter if you’ve inherited the car from your grandfather, father, or another relative. It doesn’t matter if you searched and searched for your Dream Car, High School Car, or the one you sold when marriage and kids came along. Read my lips – “they will all cost you money” and sometimes money you don’t have.
So what’s a car enthusiast to do? Answer: Spend time researching the correct shop for the repairs. Not all repair shops are created equal; kinda goes without saying, but it’s true. As I mentioned on the “Inside Story” of our Website, it’s like picking a Dentist for the first time. It couldn’t be any clearer than that statement. Talk to the shop owners; see if they have time to drink a cup of coffee and discuss your project; talk with the technician (often shop owners won’t allow that); walk around the shop space; look at their current projects; get references of past customers; look at their past work in person; read their reviews (with a skeptics eye); talk with the local car club members. After you’ve done all your homework, bounce it ALL off your significant other, and then go with your gut feelings.
Lastly – “Drive the Car!” or “Drive the Truck!” I can’t overemphasize this enough. Your Classic Car won’t last longer by sitting in the garage. If you don’t believe me, come see us and we’ll show you some pictures to prove it. And if you like, I’ll show you the invoice (name blanked) of the customer who thought the same thing – but was wrong.
