The agents will always charge you more for the same job that can be done at a lower cost in the market. Also, they will change parts that may still give you another couple of years or more. That's because the parts come from their own stocks. I believe people go to agents to get their car repairs carried out for several reasons: First, they are of the type who do not trust mechanics at garages. Second, they have too much extra money jingling in their pockets. Third, the costs are borne by the company and it makes no difference to them what the costs are like. Lastly, the spares for that particular vehicle are not available in the market except with the agents.
Furthermore, mechanics who are in the market running their own workshops, also go for some spares where non-originals will perform equally well thus saving on costs. They will check with you on this first weather you wish to go for genuine parts or non-originals (commonly known as "Tejari".)
If you wish you may contact one Mr Abdus Samad who is a very seasoned mechanic. His contact number is: + 974 5535 2549. He speaks Hindi and English. Tell him you got his contact from QL and he will understand that I had recommended him. Don't disclose to him your visit to the agents and get him to check your vehicle and give you an estimate.
Just to add, when I had my car engine overhauled, I had it done at a garage and not at the agents. My car was a Honda Accord. I faced no problems at all after the overhauling was done.
The agents will always charge you more for the same job that can be done at a lower cost in the market. Also, they will change parts that may still give you another couple of years or more. That's because the parts come from their own stocks. I believe people go to agents to get their car repairs carried out for several reasons: First, they are of the type who do not trust mechanics at garages. Second, they have too much extra money jingling in their pockets. Third, the costs are borne by the company and it makes no difference to them what the costs are like. Lastly, the spares for that particular vehicle are not available in the market except with the agents.
Furthermore, mechanics who are in the market running their own workshops, also go for some spares where non-originals will perform equally well thus saving on costs. They will check with you on this first weather you wish to go for genuine parts or non-originals (commonly known as "Tejari".)
If you wish you may contact one Mr Abdus Samad who is a very seasoned mechanic. His contact number is: + 974 5535 2549. He speaks Hindi and English. Tell him you got his contact from QL and he will understand that I had recommended him. Don't disclose to him your visit to the agents and get him to check your vehicle and give you an estimate.
Just to add, when I had my car engine overhauled, I had it done at a garage and not at the agents. My car was a Honda Accord. I faced no problems at all after the overhauling was done.