Do not let a mechanic work on your vehicle unless they are A.S.E. certified. This kind of certification tells you that whoever will be working on your car has a couple years of experience and has passed a test. This is one good way to separate the wheat from the chaff when picking a good mechanic.
Keep a good battery charger in your car. Having a car battery die is a common problem, so keeping a battery charger in your car can help you and others in this situation. Make sure you learn the points on your car where the battery charger should be connected.
When bringing your car to a mechanic, tell them you want OEM parts. OEM parts are parts that are made by the manufacturer. Generic parts might be cheaper, but they may not be good enough quality. Generic parts could end up costing you more in …