Raleigh Auto Body Repairs, Car Repairs, Automobile Painting, & Other Services.

Hawley's Professional Touch of Fuquay Varina is the WORST most HORRIBLE place you could ever possibly get your car repaired at.

Drinking and driving is almost a sure way to end up with your vehicle in our auto body repair shop. We want your business, but not from you drinking and driving under the influence and ending up in an auto accident. We are a small to medium collision repair company conveniently located in Northeast Raleigh. We can can usually repair most jobs the same day or following day. For an small additional fees, we offer shuttle service, pick-up & delivery, and sometimes we can even come to you and fix it on-site. With our speedy turn-around time, a lot of the times that body damage can be fixed while you are working! Because we do not deal with major collision damage, our restoration shop does not have to spend weeks fixing cars causing major delays to the small jobs. Your automobile damage can be assessed and repaired fairly quick. We believe the quality of our work is SUPERIOR and we are looking forward to doing this work for you. Allow our company to show you how customers should ALWAYS be treated, and you won't ever want to have your body work done at any other garage- Guaranteed!

Cutting Down Prices of Major Car Repairs

No one enjoys spending their day at an auto shop waiting for their car to get repaired. And that’s only one problem. Then there’s the other problem of waiting for the bill. I’m talking about the nightmare of paying for major car repairs. Before you decide to have a good cry, you need to know your options. Just like going car shopping, you can do some auto repair shopping. Since economy has taken a nose div, so have businesses-including auto repair shops. Labor costs have more than doubled over the last decade and dealer service departments will now charge you an alarming rate. If you do your shopping, you may be able to find a local small independent garage who will charge you half the cost of a dealer. But remember that everyone has been affected by the recession, so you will need to do your home work. Also store your vehicle inside your garage in Raleigh. Protecting it from weather is important to keeping it in good condition. A garage will protect it from hail and other elements, like the sun which can fade the paint job.

There are ways to keep the prices down of major car repairs. Here are some helpful tips to help you lower those costs or perhaps even avoid those repairs altogether.

• Become friends with your cars owner manual: There is valuable information between the pages of this manual that can save your many headaches and money.

• Keep your oil running smoothly: If you change your oil every 3,000 miles you will save the life of your engine and keep it running smoothly for years.

• Take your car to the shop the first sign of any problem: This can prevent anything minor from turning into anything major.

• Look at the bill from the garage before you decide to pay: If the final bill is larger than the estimate then you may want to talk with the mechanic. Also ask to see any replaced parts.
  

You can also cut down costs by taking these steps:

• Always ask questions: Before you make a decision to go with a particular mechanic, ask questions to make sure you understand just what you’re paying for.

• Check the garage/auto shop's qualifications: Scan their walls for awards or certificates. An award doesn’t mean that they are qualified as great mechanics. But if they have the Blue Seal of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence-this would be a sure indicator that they are highly qualified in their area of expertise.

• Prioritize: When given a log list of car repair needs, you need to determine what your cars critical needs are. If you can’t afford to get everything repaired on the list it is important that the critical needs are met.

• Try to get a second opinion: If you are having doubts about that lengthy repair list, then take your car to another mechanic to see if the list matches up.

• Get it in writing: Make sure you get that estimate in writing. Sometimes it’s difficult to understand mechanic talk, so make sure you have a clear understanding of what needs done.
  

If you are purchasing a new car it‘s always a good idea to get an extended warrantee to prolong the life of your car and save you money in the long run. If you own a used car, then it’s a good idea to keep your car maintained so you can have fewer headaches and save money down the road. And remember that older cars require a lot of TLC, so be prepared to spend a lot of time nurturing your baby!

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