Those that don't know what they're doing.
No, it is not. You can do repair work on your personal vehicle in front of your house in a legal parking area. Most people in the city will use body shops and service stations for auto repairs, due to the very limited parking areas on neighborhood streets.
Freon (or any refrigerant) only needs to be replaced if it is low. You can have the refrigerant checked at most auto repair shops and they can tell you if it's low. If it is, they should also check for leaks as it is a closed system and does not normally lose refrigerant.
Check the Haynes workshop manual for your vehicle. They are in all auto accessory shops and most libraries.
AutoZone and NAPA Auto Parts sell Haynes Manuals for most cars and trucks. About $25
TAkeit to the Auto Zone store and they will check it free.
Most auto repair shops and garages have qualified mechanics which can repair your brake. You could get advice from an auto shop if you are trying to do it yourself.
Most repair shops provide warranties but on the item it varies. Not all auto shops offer the same performance and can not be spoken for. It would depend on which auto store you go to.
If you are looking for local auto repair shops, check out http://www.edmunds.com/repairshops/ for reputable repair shops near you. Most cities however boast a fair number of commercial repair shops from Jiffy Lube to Wal-Mart. Hope that helps!
Yes, most auto body repair shops are unionized. You can find out more information at www.bennyandsons.com/consumer-safety.html That depends upon which part of the country they're located in. In the South there are virtually no unionized auto repair shops. In the Northeast and Midwest states it's far more likely they'd be unionized..
Most repair shops can. unless they need to go into the cluster than you will need to find a specialist
Check your local phone book under "car repair" to find a list of auto repair shops. You can also call the dealership that is the same make as your car. Most of them will service auto transmissions or can refer you to someone who does.
Finding a auto glass repair won't be easy but to make sure you get the best repair replacement then you should go with Safelite since they are done by professionals. Even most auto repair shops will do it for you.
Most auto parts /repair shops will do this free
No. Unfortunately most auto body repair shops do not accept payment plans and expect payment in full at the time of service. If you have been a loyal customer to a certain body shop, they may work out a payment plan with you, if you explain your situation. Most auto body repair shops accept credit cards, which may be an option, if you are short on cash.
There are many discount auto glass repair shops in the Toronto area. Some of the best known are Advantage Auto Glass and Apple Auto Glass. Most insurance companies accept their work.
R12 -not sold in stores. can get filled or serviced at most auto repair shops.
The answer to this question can vary from shop to shop, but most shops charge by the hour for labor, with additional fees included for any parts involved. Depending on the repair, the price can fluctuate wildly.