Greg's Auto Tech Tips, Hints and General Car Maintenance & Repair Q & A.: The Battle Continues... Dealer Versus Independent Auto Repair and Maintenance... You Decide!

The next time your car develops a wheeze, rattle or other unidentifiable noise, where do you head? The dealer where you bought your vehicle (where you know you're ultimately the one paying for the the pristine waiting room, free coffee and internet access and high overhead?) Or your local, friendly independent "corner garage" where the amenities aren't as nice, but "everyone knows your name" - along with - in many case - much, much lower prices?

Here are some unbiased third-party reviews of the issue. A lot depends on where you place your values and what your personal preferences are. Read, learn, decide: