Are You Paying Too Much For Your Auto Repairs?
After touching on the subject of what is reasonable when it comes time for your vehicle to be repaired in The Workshop Owner versus The Consumer and recieving heaps of emails from people that felt they were being taken for a ride I decided to put together some sort of a practical guide for consumers. That was until I did a bit of research and found a great e-book called ‘A Mechanic comes clean – and you save thousands’.
The book has all the points covered that I would have written about, so I can highly recommend it. Written by Austin Davis, an ex-workshop owner who has good ‘insider’ knowledge of how the Auto Repair industry works and the tricks-of-trade that are used to increase the owner’s profits.
As much as I would love to say that all mechanics are honest, that statement just simply is not true and from what I have seen as a workshop owner and the constant emails we get from concerned consumers it seems that honest mechanics are few and far between. Not that I am here to flame every mechanic and people have a right to earn a decent living, I would however like to be able to help consumers weed out the mechanics that are blatantly ripping people off.
In the 142 page book there are many helpful hints and tips for dealing with Auto Repairers. Simple things such as what not to say to your mechanic and terminology that can be used to describe your vehicles problems so that you come across as someone who knows what they are talking about. Even knowing which questions to ask your mechanic can be a good test of their honesty and can save you big dollars.
I especially like the way that Austin explains what is needed during maintenance and what is used simply to get more money from the job. This is a huge money maker for workshop owners, and most of the time these extra services are not needed. If you are in the market for a used car ‘A Mechanic comes clean’ also has a section on what to look for in a pre-purchase inspection.
In the deal you also get four free bonus e-books, one which I think is essential for every motor vehicle owner – the ‘Everything Automotive Ebook’ which explains in easy to understand language and pictures how the various systems of your car work. This will give you an understanding of how everything functions and having this knowledge will give you an advantage when dealing with repairers.
The cost of ‘A Mechanic comes clean – and you save thousands’ is $19.95 which I think is fantastic value. Even if it stops you from being ripped-off once it would have paid for itself many times over! Add the four free bonuses and 100% money-back guarantee into the equation and the value for money extends even further.
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[...] Auto Repairs – Basic Knowledge Goes A Long Way Like it or not, if we use our cars for what they are designed for they will need regular servicing and repairs, some more than others too! Bearing in mind the other costs associated with vehicle ownership and the humble motor car suddenly takes on the look of a necessary evil. The servicing and repair costs are one area where we stand to save ourselves some money if we are educated in the ways to do this.No, I am not talking about everyone taking Motor Mechanics 101 at their local college and trading their good clothes for a pair of overalls, what I am talking about is being educated and informed on certain aspects of how the auto repair industry works. For instance, many workshops will use only genuine replacement parts and charge for these accordingly when the aftermarket equivalent may be many times cheaper and superior in quality. Heck, some aftermarket parts even offer a warranty that exceeds the warranty offered on the genuine part!Knowing if a particular service or repair is needed or whether it is simply an ‘up-sell’ can potentially save you thousands of dollars over the life of your car. When taking your vehicle in for routine maintenance or even a breakdown repair we are often faced with additional items that need to be carried out, but how do we know if these are absolutely necessary or even needed? These ‘required’ services can turn a low profit job into a gold mine for the workshop owner.We are really at the mercy of the mechanic when we have limited knowledge of our motor vehicles and make no mistake, he knows this. Someone that has no idea about the working of their car can seriously stand to lose quite a bit of money to dishonest workshop operators. Simply knowing how to spot the difference between an honest, reliable mechanic and one that sees you and your car as another mortgage payment or funding for their next family vacation, can not only save you thousands of dollars but can also save you from frustration when the job is not done correctly.Sure there are good, honest mechanics out there, but there are also a number of sharks that will take you for all they can. With a little bit of education this situation can be turned around to our advantage and taking the car in for repairs will no longer feel as painful as having a tooth pulled!By: Craig Wilson About the Author: To find out more about the resources available to educate yourself against paying too much for your Auto Repairs please visit Our Website [...]
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