How not to be cheated by garage workshop mechanics

How not to be cheated by garage workshop mechanics
03.12.2015
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The repair of the car at the car service at official partners or non-officials, but with a decent reputation, guarantees accurate diagnosis of faults and high-quality performance of restoration work.

In the case of applying to the service station «garage» type, it is better to be wary, otherwise you can get on the money  «divorce» and a lot of unpleasant consequences. We suggest to remember 5 undesirable phrases when talking to auto mechanics of doubtful qualification when servicing your car.

TOP-5 statements that can turn car repair into Russian roulette

  1. The main thing is that the car drives well! Figure out for yourself what's wrong with it

This phrase automatically adds a host of faults that you should get rid of immediately. Suddenly, in addition to the trivial contamination of the oil filter, you will find unbalanced wheels, worn shock absorbers and other «mythical problems», for the elimination of which you will be charged a tidy sum.

  1. The wife will pick up the car after repair

If you decide to entrust the acceptance of the car to your wife, do not tell the mechanic about it in advance (inform him  about 15 minutes before the set time). When the car is to be picked up by a stupid blonde, the false master will not be in a hurry to repair it, or even replace a couple of quality car parts with unusable ones from his storeroom.

  1. What's the story? Any chance at all?"

Can't determine the type of breakdown and the extent of repair costs? Pretend you're in full knowledge of the reality of things and act confident. As soon as the service station attendant notices a hint of doubt in your look or conversation, he will realise that he may be exaggerating the realities and ask for a considerable amount of money.

  1. I don't have much time! Make it quicker!"

In a hurry, it's hard enough to control the quality of a completed repair. A savvy auto locksmith will catch on to your desire for a faster repair and get the job done somehow, but for the first couple of hours you will be pleased with the result. Don't be surprised later if your car stalls or a wheel falls off in the middle of a back country road.

  1. Do it for yourself. The firm will still pay for your services.

On the one hand, the workshop technician doesn't care who pays for his work. On the other hand, if the company provides the money, you can charge more by offering additional services such as tweaking/adjustment.

As you can see, the saying «The miser pays twice» works in the case of car maintenance. Don't be tempted by low repair prices and trust your personal vehicle to amateurs. Choose a reliable car service centre, where you will get top-quality service and a warranty card at the same time.

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