No one wants to talk about it, but. . . Corvettes occasionally break down.
The earlier the generation, the more prone it is to need some quality wrench time. That begs the question, where do you take it if you’re not doing the work yourself?
The local Chevrolet dealership is the first choice if it’s still under warranty, but what if it isn’t? In that case, consider adding Garmon Automotive Services to your phone’s speed dial list.
Garmon Automotive has been a local family-owned and operated dealership alternative since 1977. They are an ASE-Certified repair facility with over 100 years of combined automotive knowledge and hands-on expertise.
And while at first glance, the local Chevrolet dealership and Garmon’s both repair vehicles, the differences are significant at the end of the day.
* Special thanks go to Rick Newton, co-owner of Garmon Automotive Services, for showing us around the repair facility and sharing his insights.
Independent Advantages
Our experience with local Chevrolet dealer service departments has been a mixed bag at best. Part of that has to do with the revolving door of service advisors and technicians through many dealerships.
While with Garmon Automotive Services, they seem like a friend who has a genuine interest in our Corvette. Walking in, you’ll recognize the faces behind the counter because they’ve been there for years.
The same goes for the technicians who’ve come to know us and how we like to drive our Corvettes. That relationship has real value, especially if you track your Vette.
You also see the advantages of Garmon’s when it comes to pricing. For example, a dealer may be bound by a set hourly price, including a minimum charge, for some work, while an independent shop can be more flexible.
When you combine pricing flexibility, years of automotive experience, and team tenure, you’ve got independent shop advantages that are hard to beat.
A Mouse As A Tool
You wouldn’t be far off the mark in saying that cars rolling off the assembly line today are computers that you can drive. Most newer vehicles on the road have 30 to 50 different computers.
Corvettes and other high-end cars have as many as 100, plus they’ve got 60 to 100 different electronic sensors. That’s why Garmon Automotive has invested untold thousands of dollars in the latest diagnostic software, computers, and training.
Nowadays, a technician touches a computer mouse long before reaching for a wrench.
The collection of state-of-the-art tools also includes the latest in Hunter tire changing and balancing equipment. That tidbit of knowledge is significant to those Corvette owners with run-flat tires and wide custom wheels.
The shop also sports a drive-up Hunter wheel alignment lift which is great for calibrating for everyday driving and aggressive track day setups.
As you slowly gaze around the shop, you’re keenly aware that they have spared no expense in having the latest automotive tech at their fingertips.
A Family Business
The fact that Garmon Automotive Services is a family business isn’t lost on us either. Family businesses account for 64 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product, generate 62 percent of the country’s employment, and account for 78 percent of all new job creation.
It is not a stretch to say that family-owned businesses are the backbone of the American economy.
More than the cornerstone of our economy, family-owned businesses are often a better experience from the customer’s perspective. Such is the case here at this shop.
Also, supporting local businesses that know you by name and do good work at a fair price has always been a winning formula. Want another reason?
For every $100 spent at a locally-owned business, $73 remains in the local economy.
Quality Service
Finding a shop that does quality repair work on your Corvette is getting more challenging by the day.
And when you do, the wait time to get in can stretch from several days to weeks or more.
The latest U.S. Labor Department estimates the automotive mechanic shortage nationwide to be over 275,000.
Fortunately, at Garmon’s, they’ve got a trained, experienced crew on staff ready to take on the next challenge.
Ultimately, you can have confidence in Garmon Automotive Services to get your Corvette back on the road.
Business Information
Website: Garmon Auto Service
5484 Five Forks Trickum Rd, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
(770) 921-7854
Email: [email protected]
Store Hours: 8 am – 6 pm Monday thru Friday
Closed on Saturday and Sunday
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