How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By A Mechanic
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How To Avoid Getting Ripped Off By A Mechanic
VideoJug presents five things you need to know to avoid getting ripped off by a mechanic. Don't get caught out by those unnecessary repair expenses and follow VideoJug's advice!
Step 1: Oil Change
Some mechanics want you to change youroil every 3,000 miles. Some experts say you can go up to 7,500 miles between changes, depending on your climate and driving habits.
Step 2: Filter Change Intervals
Only the oil filter should be changed with each oil change. Air filter can sometimes be cleaned by shaking off the debris. The other filters should only be changed only at the intervals recommended in your Owner's Manual.
Step 3: Transmission Fluid
Most manufacturers say that flushing the transmission fluid is not needed until 60,000 miles, if then.
Step 4: Lube Chassis?
Most cars in the past ten years don't require lubrication. Adding lubrication where it's not needed could cause problems down the road.
Step 5: Warranty Woes
Some dealers will tell you that you have to get your car serviced there, in order to maintain your warranty. This is not true. As long as youdo the service as recommended in the Owner's Manual, and keep the receipts, your warranty is still valid.
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Tips & Comments
Ask friends who they use and they are happy with.They use the glitz and jargon of a fancy showroom (who pays for that then??) to baffle customers. Choose a good independent guy who has a good reputation,ask about him locally.Stay away from fast fit centres as these too know some great tricks to get your money out from your pocket. As for so called back street garages,its funny how the dealers in our area come to us for advice as they have no product knowledge on other marques.
This is very basic info and all of it can be found in your car manual. Usually in the back of the manual it tells you what should be replaced and when. This is a good guide to use but at times things will need to be replaced sooner than listed due to driving habits or region. And if you think that you are being mistreated by a shop then visit another shop before ok'ing a repairs. A good shop will work with you on what REALLY need to be done now and what can wait. The less responsible will be pushy and try to scare you. A mechanic is the doctor for your car, only use one you feel comfortable with. And if you have mechanic friends, ask them where they would go.
That's why its always better going to a professional dealer than a back street garage. I am a mechanic at a professional dealership and I know for a fact we wouldn't rip the customer off in any of the ways listed in the video. Also, the oil change intervals depend on manufacturer's specification, most cars don't need an oil and filter change any more often than every year or every 10,000 miles, whichever comes sooner.
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This is really a cool site. It gives a better idea of how mechanincs do their job. Some of their stories are unbelievable in repairng our cars. Thanks for very useful nformation...thanks for making it...realy appreciate your hard work.
The only time you can wait 7500 miles between oil changes is if you DON'T drive in the following conditions, dusty or dirty area, hot or cold climate, stop and go traffic, any type of towing or hauling. So that pretty much eliminates everyone who uses their car on a daily basis. Change the oil every 3000 miles it's not a rip off especially if you take 30 minutes and learn to do it yourself.
There are very good tips on the video! Probably it wil help a lot of beginner drivers.
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