Tips for finding the best computer repair shop

While we may know where to go for a plumber, electrician, builder or mechanic, knowing where to take a laptop, games console or smart phone is often another matter. If you find yourself in this position, here are a handful of tips as to how to go about finding a reliable computer repair shop.

In many places, there are a number of shops within a short distance, all competing for the same custom. The same principle applies with retail outlets. They compete to attract people, lowering their prices to beat one another. However, cheaper rates should not blind you to other considerations.

Cheaper prices are attractive, but they could just mean that inferior parts are being used in repairs, meaning you aren’t paying for the same thing. A good price should also be supported by high quality workmanship, so this is something else you will want to look into.

Ask your friends and family or look for an on-line review of some Liverpool computer shops. A recommendation from any of these sources is usually a good indication of what a store is like and how it will treat you and your equipment.

A good shop will welcome you when you enter and the staff won’t try and mislead you with jargon. Ideally, the problem should be explained to you clearly and the assistant should express confidence that it can be fixed. If you get this, you are on the right lines.

Another tip is to see whether the store will offer you a free diagnostic. If the cost of a repair exceeds the value of the laptop, you might as well not bother. Ascertain the precise nature of the problem before committing to a repair and try and get a no fix, no fee guarantee. No-one wants to pay for the repair of one component, only to find there is a further problem. A no fix, no fee agreement covers you for this eventuality. With all of this in mind, you can then shop around for the computer shop that will suit you best.

Jacob Hunter writes about a range of subjects, and promotes a number of subjects online these include Computer repair shops and laptop-chargers in the USA