Wondering What Does An Automotive Service Technician Do?

How do you know if you are getting the best automotive repair possible when you take your car to your favorite auto shop?  Most car owners are aware that technicians change oil, repair tires and check brakes, but are you aware of the extent of the training and knowledge that they acquire in order to become master technicians?  

Consider the typical work performed by a certified automotive repair technician. This will give you confidence in knowing that your car will be well taken care of correctly!  

What does an automotive service technician do?  

• Uses specialized diagnostic equipment to pinpoint existing or pending issues so that repairs and maintenance are done right the first time.
• Knows maintenance checklists to ensure that all critical parts of your vehicle are thoroughly checked on a regular basis.
• Recommends and performs vehicle maintenance at the right service intervals, including oil changes, tune-ups, transmission flushes, tire rotations, belts, A/C units, and much more.
• Can repair worn-out parts, such as brake pads, wheel bearings, air filters, and much more.
• Can disassemble, clean, and reassemble major car parts, such as transmissions, radiators, and engines.
• Receives specialized training to understand and repair the auto electronic systems that are now being controlled by computers.
• Knowledgeable about cars that run on alternative fuels, such as ethanol and electricity.
• Knows how to explain to customers in easy-to-understand terms their car issues, the automotive repair wanted, as well as the cost and time required.

Let your certified automotive repair technician take care of your vehicle so that you are driving as safely as possible with peace of mind!   

Wondering what does an automotive service technician do?  Call our ASE Certified Technicians at Rum River Automotive for more information about our automotive repair services and to make an appointment.  Since 1997, our auto repair shop has served car owners in Princeton, MN and in the surrounding areas of Milaca, MN, and Zimmerman, MN.