How not to get ripped off by a mechanic

[allanil100]

Hi,

I need a bit of help in this department as Ive been told by my mates that im a walk over when it comes to paying for repair work.

Does anyone have any tips for them sweet talking mechanics that try and squeeze every last penny from you?

I want to come across strong and know what im talking about!


Any comments will be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[edde]

Just ask nicely be poliete ask them whats best for them money off for cash or just ask round more people.

 

[kully]

defo agree with the shop around thing but once you find a good mechanic its good to keep going back to him/them

 

[phill172]

also do a bit of research into whats being done...sounds silly but if you show them that you know whats going on there not going to treat you like an 80 year old and charge £500 for an oil change

 

[16v_jon]

You live in london where everything is a rip off

 

[PrettyInPink]

best thing to do is shop around and get a quote before you agree for them to do it and if you think its extreme then yor normaly right tell them youv had a cheaper offer somewer else they soon lower it not to lose customers.
that and always look like you know what there on about and your on about even if you dont. im female and it works lol..

xxshellxX<3

 

[Bluebeard]

Ask friends/family for recomendations of a good mechanic.

Once you have found a good one that you can trust, stick with him and you won't go far wrong imo.