Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon Are Most Trusted Late-Night Celebrities for Automotive Service

Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon Are Most Trusted Late-Night Celebrities for Automotive Service

If you could pick a late-night television celebrity to work on your car, there’s a good chance his first name would be Jimmy.

If you could pick a late-night television celebrity to work on your car, there’s a good chance his first name would be Jimmy.

In a survey commissioned by the Car Care Council, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon top the list.

“April is National Car Care Month, and with trust being a strong determining factor in choosing care maintenance and repair professionals, we thought it would be fun to ask vehicle owners which late-night TV host they would trust most work on their cars,” said Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council. “As the results poured in, the two Jimmys were polling neck and neck, but in the end, Kimmel edged out Fallon for the ‘most trusted to work on my car’ title.”

The survey, conducted by IMR Inc., an automotive market research firm, polled more than 22,000 vehicle owners throughout the country, asking them to choose which late-night celebrity host they would trust most to work on their car. The final results were as follows:

Jimmy Kimmel 27.6%
Jimmy Fallon 27.4%
Stephen Colbert 19.6%
Trevor Noah 14.3%
James Corden 11.2%

“We appreciate IMR Inc. donating valuable space on their quarterly consumer auto maintenance study to help the Car Care Council draw attention to National Car Care Month and the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair,” said White.

“We had a blast working with the council on this project,” said Bill Thompson, president of IMR. “This was a really fun question to add for our respondents.  Judging by the number who responded, they were eager to voice their opinion on their favorite late-night host. We watched the results as they came in nearly every day.”

Celebrity preferences aside, the Car Care Council recommends asking six simple questions to help identify the right auto repair shop to properly care for one of your most valuable assets, your car.

  1. Does the business employ ASE-certified technicians? Credentials and affiliations are indicators of professionalism and the management’s commitment to training and education.
  2. Is the shop and customer waiting area clean and organized? Cleanliness and organization are signs of a well-run business.
  3. Are customers greeted and treated in a friendly and respectful manner? Many auto repair businesses excel in the area of customer service and satisfaction. A simple phone call to the shop to inquire about their services can give you a glimpse of how they treat customers.
  4. Does the business provide a written estimate? The business should complete a written estimate and request your signature prior to starting any repairs on your car.
  5. Does the business offer a warranty? Most auto repair businesses offer a warranty on parts and labor, and the warranty is usually in writing or posted in the waiting area.
  6. Does the business have a list of satisfied customers or references that it is willing to give you?

Satisfied customers and recommendations from family, friends and neighbors are helpful in finding a good shop. Many auto repair facilities also have company websites that are worth checking out, as they often include testimonials and additional information about the business.

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