Drop off a car to get a repair estimate to a shop? Is that normal?

Drop off a car to get a repair estimate to a shop? Is that normal?
Is it normal for a car repair shop to ask a customer to drop off a car to get an estimate of repairs? They told me once I drop it off, they will call me at that same day for an estimate. I'm kind of worried about that. Please help. My car needs some engine work done.


Answers:

dadw5boys:  Yes it is normal. Don't try and tell them what is wrong because they will fix what you said is wrong and the other problems will still be there. Let them tell you what is wrong and needs to be repaired. then they are responsible repairing the problem.
2007-08-14 16:49:56