How should I choose my mechanic for this issue?

I'm young and don't really know any mechanics.



I have two U joint's that need to be replaced. At least I'm sure that's what the issue is.



But how can I trust the mechanic to say there isn't more wrong when there really isn't?



I went to Merchant's, and they offered to look at the issue (U-joints) for 20 bucks. The one guy said though that there could be more wrong, like with the seals of the joints, etc. He said hard to tell without looking at it.



Merchant's said probably around 200+ maybe to fix it. From what I remember. I can't remember if they said 200 or 250 though. It was like 50 for the parts and 150 for labor I think.





Then there is another place that has a lifetime guarantee on their work. It's a collision center.

They said 36 to look at it. But about 190 to replace two U joints, but I don't know if that includes the parts.



Ah, What should I do? I've read some tough reviews on merchants, but I take it there all the time for oil changes because they have promos. And, got good the tires there when they had a sale. But I'm not sure about mechanical work.How should I choose my mechanic for this issue?
Are those prices for gold plated ones? Find another shop! At that labor price they better be balancing it too. I would also replace the trans. tailshaft seal if it's an auto trans. At the next shop just tell them you want to know how much to replace both U-joints and seal (if is leaking). Don't waste your money on them diagnosing them.How should I choose my mechanic for this issue?
go some where that is busy because the people there are happy and come back as where if not busy ask yourself why a shop that is busy do not need the extra work to inflate your bill the busier they are the better however may take a while for an appointment be aware of some place that can fix today and say ok drive it in now they are looking for work

pick a part