How do you trust a car mechanic?
How do you trust a car mechanic?
If your car is important to you, here are some tips for finding a great mechanic – and most importantly, one that you can trust!
- Ask for the mechanic’s certifications.
- Check the company’s reputation.
- Look for the shop’s affiliations.
- Look for a mechanic that is willing to show you the problem.
- Go with your gut.
What can I do if a mechanic overcharges me?
What To Do If You Think A Mechanic Overcharged You
- Remain calm – This is easier said than done as your natural reaction is to get upset at the charges.
- Politely ask for an explanation – Ask whoever is helping you to explain the charges for the work performed.
Why do I keep going to the same mechanic for repairs?
If you keep going back to your mechanic for the same repair, it could be a sign that your mechanic did a bad job (and doesn’t want to own up to it) or used shoddy parts or bad repair procedures. Get a second opinion and definitely get your next repair somewhere else if you’re not getting 100\% free repairs for repeat issues.
What drives a mechanic to cheat?
What drives mechanics to cheat or push unnecessary repairs, Joe said, is the tiny profit margin at many repair shops. Most mechanics are honest, he said, but many are pressured by their bosses to perform unnecessary work. “The shop has to stay in business,” Joe said.
Should you go to the local auto repair shop for maintenance?
Nearly everyone has gone to the local shop for routine auto maintenance only to drive away after paying a lot more in unexpected charges. Most mechanics are honest, hardworking people who only want to help you by pointing out problems you may not know about.
Do mechanics add unnecessary repairs to service a ’20/20′ producer’s car?
“20/20” went undercover at several auto repair shops in New York and New Jersey to see if mechanics would add unnecessary repairs and fees to service a “20/20” producer’s car, which had been given a clean bill of health by two licensed mechanics beforehand.