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Old 03-13-2012, 09:29 AM
 
Location: Dead end - Long Island,
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im amazed this post exists and someone needs further guidance, i only go by reputation
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:33 AM
 
Location: Islip,NY
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I always check the BBB before using any business. Since Hubby is in the auto business (wholesale end) he knows alot of repair shops that are reputable and ones that aren't.
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:34 AM
 
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im amazed this post exists and someone needs further guidance, i only go by reputation
Well if the OP was new to area, if you dont know people, reputation of businesses are hard to come by....

No one likes just using the yellow pages... but sometimes you have to
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:36 AM
 
Location: Village of Patchogue, NY
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Would you have done business with this guy if you didn't google his name?
That's a good question.
I think I was really split 50/50 whether to go to him or not before my research.

I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have Google. maybe I would have seeked advice from a family member or close friend. "hey I got a really great quote from this shop but the place was really trashy and the guy seemed really sketchy... Should I be concerned?"
I think I googled him because of my gut, which told me there was something that could potentially go wrong with this business deal, like Twingles said, I might end up shelling out more money than originally quoted for. The search of the business surfaced the guy's name, which led me to the arrest records. That's when I got concerned, and came here on C-D.
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:36 AM
 
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yellow pages
The Internet for old people.
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:38 AM
 
Location: Dead end - Long Island,
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Well if the OP was new to area, if you dont know people, reputation of businesses are hard to come by....

No one likes just using the yellow pages... but sometimes you have to


Ok, re-read the op's question and he/she has her answer and yet still made this post....

AGAIN. . . . .

I am AMAZED this post exists. . .
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:38 AM
 
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Well if the OP was new to area, if you dont know people, reputation of businesses are hard to come by....

No one likes just using the yellow pages... but sometimes you have to
Yes welcome to the internet, utilize yelp, urbanspoon, forums, BBB, google reviews, etc etc...
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Old 03-13-2012, 09:41 AM
 
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Yes welcome to the internet, utilize yelp, urbanspoon, forums, BBB, google reviews, etc etc...

Google makes life easier....
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Old 03-13-2012, 10:40 AM
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Hey, just because he has a drug problem and drives like an idiot doesn't make him a bad businessman...just sayin'
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Old 03-13-2012, 01:36 PM
 
Location: Village of Patchogue, NY
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Hey, just because he has a drug problem and drives like an idiot doesn't make him a bad businessman...just sayin'
what would you do in my situation?
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