For the second year in a row, AutoInc. is proud to present the Top 10 Automotive Repair Web Sites. After viewing hundreds of Web sites found in search engines, links from other sites and shop sites in the "Find Nearest ASA Shop" section of the ASA Web site, 20 nominees were chosen and submitted to the AutoInc. staff for review.
The site needed to have a pleasing appearance with interesting graphics, easy navigation and a good color contrast and balance. We looked for basic information like services and affiliations, but on-line appointment forms, shop history, maps, testimonials, links and other extra information made certain sites stand apart from others.
Each site was rated in four categories: design and graphics, content, speed and navigation. It was a very hard task to narrow it down to the Top 10 because we reviewed a lot of great the sites! Each of the Top 10 have something unique about them that we felt would help others in their efforts to create their own Web sites.
We included a screen capture of the winners' home pages in the print version. In the on-line edition there is a link to each site that will open up a new browser window. You will be able to read our site review and comments from the shop owners or managers when available. Be sure to visit these Web sites so you can experience the animation, graphics and read the extensive information they have provided. If you have a Web site and are an ASA National member, please e-mail the address to alissa@asashop.org so we can make sure it's in the Find Nearest ASA Shop section of the ASA Web site.
- Quality Transmission Service, Inc., Tempe, Ariz.
http://www.quality-trans.comWhat makes this site stand out:
- Quick loading with clear graphics and easy navigation.
- Newsletters, student education, tips, shop tour, testimonials, and
Self-Diagnostic Aid.
Bob Jones, owner: Our Web site has been well received by local and nationwide consumers. Undoubtedly, communication by the Web will dramatically increase and will become a major marketing tool for both large and small businesses. A Web site provides the ability for a business to expose themselves in far greater detail than any other means of advertising.
AutoInc. Magazine ® Vol.XIVII, January 1999
