by Jay Jennings | May 23, 2012 | Auto Shops
Recently, on the heels of the latest Consumer Reports study which revealed that out of 5,400 consumers polled, 27 percent stated they weren’t happy with the auto repair service they’ve received, the website Money Talks posted a great article about how to find a good...
by Jay Jennings | May 21, 2012 | Economy
We’ve all heard the talk about gas prices going up (again!). And especially with summer right around the corner and summer road trips a popular activity, it’s inevitable that we’ll be paying more at the pump than we would like to. But, there is a light at the...
by Jay Jennings | May 16, 2012 | Economy
We previously posted a few common misconceptions consumers have about their warranty. However, it’s also important to know what to expect from your car’s warranty. Here, we provide you with some tips on how to get the best bang for your buck when it comes to your...
by Jay Jennings | May 14, 2012 | Maintenance
We all know that a warranty on a car is a good thing; it’s a “promise” often made by the manufacturer to stand behind its product or to fix certain defects or malfunctions over a period of time. However, many of us share the common misunderstanding that we can only...
by Jay Jennings | May 9, 2012 | Economy
Ever wonder why the speed limit is what it is? Why 55 mph? Why not 60? Or something random, like 48? Well, it has to do with Congress and the first OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) gas embargo during the early 1970s. Congress passed a law...
by Jay Jennings | Apr 30, 2012 | Auto Shops
Consumer Reports recently put out a survey, revealing consumers biggest complaints when it comes to auto repair. The top two complaints on the list were that the repairs cost too much and the repairs weren’t done properly. Following those, consumers biggest gripes...
by Jay Jennings | Feb 22, 2012 | Auto Shops
This past weekend, Phoenix ABC affiliate KNXV-TV 15 posted a great story on their webpage, www.abc15.com, about NARPRO and how we help consumers find good auto repair shops. They interviewed NARPRO’s own Dave Pennington, Director of Market Development. Check out some...
by Jay Jennings | Oct 28, 2011 | Auto Shops, NARPRO
Here’s a great segment that the Phoenix CBS news affiliate, KPHO 5, ran on NARPRO and one of our member shops, Hi-Tech Car Care, about how we can help take the stress out of finding an honest mechanic. Click here to view the video!
by Jay Jennings | Aug 25, 2011 | Auto Shops
We know that finding a trustworthy auto repair shop can be difficult, which is why NARPRO is dedicated to helping consumers find honest mechanics. We asked Bill Coniam, owner of one of our member shops 25th Street Automotive in Phoenix, for some tips on finding a...
by Jay Jennings | Aug 8, 2011 | Auto Shops, NARPRO
The NARPRO network is growing! Within the past four months, four new shops have joined NARPRO, and two of these shops are located in Tucson, contributing to our expansion. Read more about the four newest members of NARPRO… Accurate Automotive (Mesa, AZ) – Owned...
