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13 More Things Your Auto Mechanic Won't Tell You

Real mechanics reveal more tips to help you avoid an auto-repair scam.

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1. "If a mechanic offers to change your timing belt and water pump, question how long the job will take. Some will charge you double labor even though the second task is essentially done once the belt is removed."

2. "Always ask for your old parts back. This way you'll know they've been changed, and you or a friend can tell if they're worn."

3. "Be careful with "road hazard" warranties on tires. The shops may give you a free tire here and there, but eventually they will soak you with unnecessary alignments or suspension replacements."

4. "All brakes are not equal; ask for estimates on brake jobs. Many mechanics will use very cheap parts and mark them up. Good mechanics who understand cars will never skimp in this area."

5. "Remember to have your car test-driven. A good test-drive is just as important as a regular service -- it might mean the difference between simply needing brake pads and having a complete rotor replacement."

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who wrote this. none of this is true. im a technician and at our dealership all our certified cars have to be fixed to be sold as a certified. also transmissions are not still made like the 50's now a lot smaller tolerances and metal shavings never good. some normal ware on pick-up magnet on bottom of pan

By adam, on 10/08/2009
Not sure who wrote this but I disagree with a couple of things. A transmission with about a teaspoon of metal shavings in the pan is not long for this world. While some "Metal Shavings" can be normal wear, is not really a good find. Just because tires have tread left, does not make them good tires. You can fix a number of handling complaints without major front work if you have tires that are worn to even 50. Some brands are worse than others. All terain tires are the worst.

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