Car repair, and more reading
The warranties that independent mechanics offer on their car repair are generally good only at their own shop. If you're caught away from home, what good is a warranty for a shop a hundred miles away? On the other hand, national chains are spread across the country, so there are few areas you can travel to where you will be more than an easy drive or a short tow of a shop where your warranty is good. That can mean considerable savings for you. You can also get personalized service at a chain just as easily as at an independent mechanic's. Getting to know a particular mechanic at your local branch is just as easy as getting to know a mechanic at an independent shop.