I’m an expert mechanic – here are the top three car repair scams – being aware could save you thousands
AN EXPERT mechanic has revealed the top three car repair scams, and being aware of them could save you thousands of pounds.
CAR mechanic Josh Regis took to social media to highlight a practice where mechanics look to charge for work your car doesn’t actually need.
TikTok user @kingregis claims that just because you have a flat tyre, it doesn’t always mean it needs to be replaced.
He said: “Depending on where the nail or puncture is located, you could easily get it plugged instead of replacing the entire tyre – which is a quarter of the cost.
“Now, if it’s on the sidewall, that’s a different story.
“Scam number two – flushes, as in coolant flush or fuel system flush. The reason why this can be a scam is it’s always offered to up-sale the service.
“Now, if you got something replaced in your cooling system or fuel system, then I suggest the flush.”
The TikTok user also revealed that many mechanics often wouldn’t show their customers the old parts after a service.
He continued: “Sometimes people will say they’ve replace the part, but they don’t actually do it.
“That’s why I went to ask for old parts to prove that it was actually done, and for extra diligence, you could ask them to show you where the part was replaced because you gotta inspect what you expect.”
The handy video has had 12,200 views and 53 comments on TikTok.
And most users said that they had been scammed by a mechanic at some point.
One said: “Happened to me when I went to get my brakes done. Found out they never changed them, and I had the same brakes that came with my car.”
A second pointed out: “I’m so glad I don’t have to worry about it. My family are mechanics.”
A third pointed out: “A mechanic got me for £260 telling me I needed a coolant flush.”
This comes after a female mechanic revealed what work is really like for her and drivers are always shocked.
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