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The second option is to find an independent shop in your area. Independent shops may take a little longer to do your repairs because they may need to order more parts and may have fewer mechanics available to do the work. They also have more variable quality than a national chain: You could find someone brilliant, or you could find a shyster. However, a little research will make it far more likely that you will find an excellent independent mechanic. How do you locate one of the best mechanics? The world needs a central clearinghouse on mechanics, but unfortunately, that day has not yet come.