Service Technicians vs. Auto Mechanics

i did 10 years at the deal before it was sold. the new owner tossed everyone out on their ear ( we were union ). i dont care if it is a mom & pop shop or dealer they all have Good and Bad mechanics.
the little mom & pop shop we use to take our cars to tryied to hose us for 1500 for a couple loose hose clamps! i had a bad feeling when they gave me the quote so i took it to the dealer a ways away.
in an hour they called said it would be 200 and that included a head light , new hose clamps, topping off the coolant and a once over.

in my 10 years at the dealer i saw lots of cars other people couldn't fix (dealer or not)
get towed into my stall. did i fix every one the first time No and you wont Nobody can.
but i slept great every night and never ripped anyone off. or sold them something they didnt need.

no matter where you take your car you need to find someone you trust and knows the vehicle.