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When it comes to auto repair, it is vital that you do your research and choose an automotive shop with trusted client reviews and a long-established reputation within the community. Otherwise, you could end up at an auto garage operated by unethical mechanics who don\u2019t want you to know certain things about car care; things that put money in their pockets and take money out of yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In fact, continue reading to learn the top 4 things that mechanics do not want you to know because it costs them, not you. At the end of this blog, you will be better protected against price gouging and exaggerated service coaching the next time you take your car in for repair or routine service.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLouisville Totaled Car Buyers 502-804-5605<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
What a Mechanic Might Not Want You to Know<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
\u2776 You don\u2019t really need a car battery replacement.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although many mechanics will suggest that a driver\u2019s car battery has completely died and they need a new one, this is often untrue. In most cases, the reason why a car is having recurrent battery issues has to do with the wires that are connected to the battery rather than the battery itself. These wires can become corroded or soiled with buildup over time, thus causing a weaker transfer of power to the battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2777 You can probably fix your check in light problem yourself.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When your check engine light comes on, you typically panic. Mostly because this illuminated light can signify all sorts of different problems within the vehicle, from very minor to very severe. However, what your mechanic doesn\u2019t want you to know is that the majority of the time, check engine lights illuminate simply because the gas cap is loose. Try tightening your gas cap before calling your local auto repair shop when your check engine light comes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2778 You don\u2019t need an oil change just yet.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When you take your car into the auto shop, whether for routine service or for an acute auto repair, mechanics almost always recommend getting an oil change while there. You see, they will tell you that your oil needs to be changed every 3,000 miles or so, but with new advancements in technology, you really don\u2019t need an oil change till about 7,000 or 8,000 miles. For people who don\u2019t drive very much or very far, an oil change every 10,000 miles this likely sufficient. So, save yourself 50 bucks and forgo the oil change option at the auto shop until your owner\u2019s manual tells you it\u2019s time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2779 They didn\u2019t rotate your tires like they said they would.<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the case of an unethical or immoral auto repair shop, it is very common for mechanics to charge $45-$50 for tire rotation service but never actually follow through with it. Since clients really can\u2019t tell if tires have been rotated or not, they never even think to question it when I come to pick the car up. To overcome this challenge, bring Chuck with you the next time you take your car in for service. Mark each tire with the chalk so that when you come back to pick it up you know that the tires have actually been rotated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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