Can you watch a mechanic work on your car?
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Can you watch a mechanic work on your car?
It is absolutely okay to watch your car being fixed, any place that you are covered by insurance other than your own. Unfortunately that means about 99\% of the repair facilities that your car may be in are off limits. A service advisor can walk you back to your car to show you something but he must also escort you out.
How do you tell if your mechanic is ripping you off?
10 Ways Your Mechanic Is Ripping You Off
- Scare Tactics.
- Fixing the Body Paint.
- Replacing the Air Filter.
- Offering a Free Inspection or Tire Rotation.
- Additives.
- Not Grouping Repairs When Calculating Labor.
- One Fix After Another.
- Charging Full Price for Remanufactured Parts.
What to ask a mechanic before getting a car repaired?
Ask up front how long the car will need to be in the shop and arrange for transportation to and from the repair facility. And always get a cost estimate before allowing the mechanic to proceed with repairs or service. 3. Don’t Drop Off a Dirty or Cluttered Vehicle.
What should I know before getting my car serviced?
Even if it’s a quick fix realize there may be several other cars ahead of yours in the mechanic’s service queue. Ask up front how long the car will need to be in the shop and arrange for transportation to and from the repair facility. And always get a cost estimate before allowing the mechanic to proceed with repairs or service.
Should I get a mechanical inspection before buying a used car?
If you’re thinking about buying a used car, we generally recommend getting a full mechanical inspection from a trusted mechanic before signing the paperwork. After all, when a car has miles on the odometer, it’s hard to know what issues might be lurking under the skin.
What should I do if my car is being inspected?
Allow the mechanic to inspect the vehicle and talk to you in private – When the vehicle is being inspected, allow the mechanic to do it in their work area without the seller present. After the inspection, ask to speak to the mechanic about the results in private, also away from the seller.