How to Deal with Overcharging Car Mechanics
When it comes to car maintenance, two things come to mind. You want someone who will complete the repair quickly and, more importantly, who will not overcharge you. But apart from this everyone has a story about going to the mechanic and receiving a bill that they didn't expect. Take, for instance, the story about a guy who dropped his car off at his regular mechanic’s place in order to get a lube, oil, and filter job done. When he returned later that evening to pick up his car, he found a bill waiting for him that was hundreds of dollars in price. When questioned, the mechanic stated that there were a number of problems with the vehicle that the owner hadn't known about, and the mechanic had gone ahead and fixed them. Or maybe you know someone or were someone who was quoted 200 dollars at a price to fix your vehicle, only to find out that it cost 500 dollars, or even more after the work was already done. These stories are far too frequently told, and the sad fact is that the...