Find yourself a good local mechanic. Ask around where you live.
This is only my personal experience. Others may have differing views. VIP used to be owned by a family in Maine. And when the family owned it the stores had reasonable prices and seemed quite honest. The family sold VIP a few years ago. Staff changed. Prices went up. Quality went down. And in my case they sold me parts I did not need. If you are purchasing tires or something simple then it makes no difference where you go.
But is you want work done on your car then find a good local mechanic. Ask your neighbors. Ask people in your church.
My philosophy is to find a good mechanic and have that mechanic/shop do all of your work. Oil changes, etc. You might pay a little more but when it comes time for serious work you are a regular customer and if the mechanic/shop is honest then unnecessary parts will not be added and charged to you.
Find yourself a good independent mechanic.
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