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Independent mechanics shops may have a longer wait time and may take slightly longer to finish the repairs on your car due to waits for ordered parts. They also have more variable quality than a national chain: You could find someone brilliant, or you could find a shyster. However, a little research will make it far more likely that you will find an excellent independent mechanic. How do you find a truly good mechanic? Unfortunately, there's no one way, no central clearinghouse for information on mechanics' shops. Find friends, family, and coworkers who needed the same kind of brake repair, and get recommendations from them.